Cyclist suffered injuries after car collision in Zabbar

Apr 23 2023

Cyclist suffered injuries after collision with a car in a traffic accident in Zabbar

A man riding a bicycle was injured in a traffic accident this morning in Triq Alessio Erardi, Żabbar.

The incident was reported to the police at around 7:15 am, and they immediately went to the scene.

According to the first survey conducted by the police, the accident involved a Toyota Vitz driven by a 37-year-old man from Paola and a 43-year-old man from Xgħajra who was riding a bicycle. The cyclist suffered injuries in the accident.

A medical team was called to the scene to provide assistance, and the cyclist was transported by ambulance to Mater Dei Hospital for medical treatment. Later, he was certified to have suffered injuries of a serious nature.

The police are continuing their investigations into the accident. It is unclear at this time what caused the accident or who may be at fault.

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Alfred Sant will not contest another European parliamentary election

Apr 23 2023

Alfred Sant, the Member of European Parliament and former prime minister of Malta, has announced that he will not contest another European parliamentary election.

In an interview with Andrew Azzopardi on 103, Sant said that he wants to “make room” for others and that it makes sense to leave when you reach a certain age.

Sant, who has been an MEP since 2014, said that he always worked for Maltese interests rather than European ones. He never took on roles such as vice president of a parliamentary committee that would have required him to act in the interest of the EU. This is why Sant saw no conflict in his well-known stand against Malta’s EU membership in 2003 and subsequently his election to the European Parliament.

Despite being an MEP, Sant maintained his opposition to Malta’s EU membership. He believes that on balance, Malta lost more than it gained through EU membership. “The country did well in sectors where the EU has no competence like tourism and financial services and badly in sectors like transport, agriculture, and manufacturing where the EU has a larger say,” he said.

Sant, who served as Labour prime minister between 1996 and 1998, also discussed other topics during the interview. He expressed his opposition to abortion and criticised what he sees as the country’s “addiction” to a feel-good factor.

Sant’s decision not to contest another European parliamentary election marks the end of his European chapter.

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Irish President mourns the loss of beloved bernese mountain Dog, Brod

Apr 23 2023

Irish President Michael D Higgins and his wife Sabina have expressed their sadness after the death of their beloved Bernese mountain dog, Brod. Brod was a well-known figure at Aras An Uachtarain in Dublin, where he had lived for over a decade. He had charmed many world leaders and visitors during his time at the presidential residence.

Last week, Brod and the president’s other dog, Misneach, appeared to be hesitant to greet US President Joe Biden during his historic visit to Ireland. However, they had given a warmer welcome to previous visitors, including the Princess of Wales.

In a statement, the president’s office confirmed the passing of Brod, whose name means pride, at the age of 11 years and two months. Brod had arrived at Aras an Uachtarain as an eight-week-old puppy and had become a well-loved dog by all who met him.

“He enjoyed meeting with the thousands of members of the public who came to Aras an Uachtarain over the years and he was probably one of the most photographed dogs in Ireland,” the statement read.

The spokesperson further stated that Brod’s loss would be felt by the president, Sabina, and everyone at Aras an Uachtarain, especially Misneach. The two-and-a-half-year-old dog had been Brod’s constant companion, had shared his space over recent months, and had been very attentive to Brod’s situation.

The death of Brod has been met with an outpouring of condolences from the public, and many have taken to social media to share their favorite memories of the beloved dog, including Maltese MEP and European Parliament President Roberta Metsola.

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Brillanti Dance goes group: Hex, Prism & Muse

Apr 23 2023

The first round of Brillanti Dance Semifinals was a group challenge, and it saw all 14 semifinalists split into three groups and work together to create an engaging piece for the judging panel.

First up was Muse, made up of duo Chloe and Miguel, Kim Ellul, Rafael Pimienta and Nicole Chetcuti, who delivered an initially emotional piece which transitioned into an exciting and upbeat choreography.

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They were followed by Prism, made up of Benjamin Spiteri, the youngest semifinalist Elisa Morguello, Luke Mizzi, Charlotte Stivala and duo Mishelle and Juliana. Prism’s piece highlighted Elisa as a beam of youth, something which received mixed reactions from the judges.

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And last but not least was Hex, made up of Rosario Raineri, duo Luke Brincat and Ally Mifsud, Cheryl Lofreda, Julia Vella Rosso and Federica Nicastro. Their piece to a Rosalia song was an alluring commercial number which judge Andrea Attila absolutely adored.

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The group who ended up at the bottom was Prism, which meant that the bottom two dancers from that group had to battle it out in the play-off. It was down to Charlotte Stivala and Luke Mizzi, with the former securing her spot for the next semifinal.

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But as the first semi-final comes to a close, it was highly evident that the chemistry and bond the dancers were building behind the scenes was going to make for an emotional roller coaster.

More dancers will have to be eliminated as the semifinals go on, making it hard for not just the dancers themselves to have their numbers thinned out, but the judges as they make their decisions.

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Did you follow the first semifinal? Which group was your favourite?

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