Drunk Flight Passenger Attempts To Storm Cockpit Claiming He Can Do Better

Sep 5 2024

According to British reports, a drunk plane passenger caused chaos on an EasyJet flight to Greece, even forcing the plane to emergency land in Munich, as he tried to storm the cockpit mid-flight.

During a scheduled 4-hour flight on an Airbus A320, turbulence caused a drunk passenger, reportedly intoxicated on whiskey, to start disturbing others.

The man shouted that the captain was “useless” and attempted to enter the cockpit. Video footage shared on TikTok captures staff restraining him on the ground.

According to the Sun, the intoxicated passenger managed to break the plane’s intercom system whilst also attempting to open the emergency exit door mid-flight.

The man’s behavior forced the aircraft to make an emergency landing in Munich, one hour and 44 minutes into the flight. German police boarded the plane and escorted him off.

The other passengers had to disembark the plane and received hotel and meal accommodations overnight before the flight departed Munich to Greece the following afternoon.

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Fantastic 4 And Bad Boys Star Ioan Gruffudd Spotted In Malta

Sep 5 2024

Welsh actor Ioan Gruffudd, most recognised from his role as Reed Richards in the 2005 and 2007’s Fantastic Four films has been spotted in Malta, with a photo of him alongside a fan being shared on social media.

It is not known whether Gruffudd is in Malta working on a particular project or whether he just wanted to come to the beautiful Mediterranean island to enjoy the weather, adventure and good food available.

Beyond his role as Reed Richards, Gruffudd boasts an impressive Hollywood career. He has appeared in blockbuster films such as Bad Boys, Titanic, King Arthur, and 102 Dalmatians, solidifying his reputation as a versatile actor.

Whether in Malta for business or pleasure, his presence has certainly created a buzz, and fans will be eager to see if the actor is working on a new project during his stay.

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Malta and EU Nations Donate Half a Million Mpox Vaccine Doses To Africa

Sep 5 2024

On August 14th, the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the Mpox (Clade 1) outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). This came after the Africa CDC (Centres for Disease Control) had already classified the outbreak as a public health emergency of continental security in Africa.

In response to a request for international assistance, Malta joined forces with the EU’s ‘Team Europe’ initiative, led by DG HERA, to donate vaccines and mobilize resources to help contain the public health crisis. Laurent Muschel, Director-General of HERA (Health Emergency Preparedness and Response), recently arrived in Kinshasa, Congo, to deliver the first shipment of Mpox vaccine doses.

Approximately half a million vaccines are being donated by countries participating in this initiative.

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LifeCycle Malta Sponsors Lourdes Pilgrimage to Support Kidney Patients

Sep 5 2024

The LifeCycle Malta Foundation recently sponsored a trip to Lourdes for a group of chronic kidney disease patients, who joined the annual pilgrimage organized by Assoċjazzjoni Volontarji Lourdes.

The trip, supported by the Renal Unit at Mater Dei Hospital, has been sponsored by the Foundation since 2000, recognizing the spiritual and emotional benefits for participants.

As Malta’s only non-profit focused on kidney health, the Foundation aims to provide hope and respite to renal patients. Accompanied by medical staff and volunteers, the group visited the Grotto of Massabielle and participated in prayer services, among other activities.

The pilgrimage also offers a rare opportunity for kidney patients to travel abroad, with all medical needs, including dialysis, carefully managed by the Foundation and the hospital’s Renal Unit.

Since its founding in 1999, the LifeCycle Malta Foundation has raised nearly €4 million, primarily through events like the LifeCycle Challenge and LifeWalk.

The 2024 challenge, titled “Journey of Good Hope,” will involve 16 participants cycling 2,000 kilometers from Botswana to the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa over ten days.

The team will depart Malta on October 25. The challenge is supported by main sponsor Nescafé, along with Smart Technologies Ltd, APS Bank, Laferla Insurance, The Web Ally, Agora, and JPA.

Donations to the LifeCycle (Malta) Foundation can be made via Revolut on 9932 9101, by PayPal on this link: https://buff.ly/35g17CC and via SMS: 5061 7370 for €2.33; 5061 8920 for €6.99; 5061 9229 for €11.65; or via a call to 5160 2020 for €10; 5170 2005 for €15; and 5180 2006 for €25.
Donations can be made also via bank transfers via Swift code VALLMTMT, IBAN MT 18 VALL 22013000000014814521017, with the Bank name being Bank of Valletta, and account number 14814521017.

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