E-Kick Scooter Driver At Risk Of Dying After Hit & Run

Jul 3 2023

Yesterday, at around 1145hrs, police were informed of a traffic accident in Triq l-Imdina, Birkirkara.

Police convened immediately on site and found that an accident had taken place between an e-kick scooter, being driven by a 41-year-old Finnish man, and a vehicle which fled from the scene.

The man was given preliminary aid from a medical team on site before being taken to Mater Dei Hospital. He was later certified as having suffered serious injuries.

An inquiry has been opened as police continue their investigations to find the vehicle involved.

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Oldest Person in Malta’s History Is Aged 111 Years, 3 Months & 25 Days

Jul 2 2023

A historic record has been achieved in the Maltese Islands after Maria Farrugia turned 111 years, 3 months and 25 days old, not including her birth day, making her the oldest person to ever live in Malta.

This means that Maria is old enough to have lived through both World Wars, Malta’s Independence, the introduction of Malta’s Constitution, our European Union membership, 10 presidents, 14 prime ministers, 36 Eurovision entries and so much more.

According to the Public Register, which dates back to 1539, to the days of the parochial churches’ ‘rites of passage’ text, Maria is the oldest person to ever live in Malta.

Interestingly, Maria’s mother also lived a long life, passing away in 1982 at the age of 100.

Before Maria, the previous record holder was Qormi’s Ġanni “Il-Giġa” Schembri, who was also born on 7th March in the year 1757, who lived until the age of 108.

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Hedgehog Gives Birth To Four Baby Hoglets At Birgu Regatta Club

Jul 2 2023

The Birgu Regatta Club received a heart-warming surprise after a hedgehog gave birth to four hoglets at their workshop.

According to a recent Facebook post, the club’s members immediately called Nature Trust – FEE Malta, whereby the environmental organisation picked up the newborn hoglets.

The names given to the baby hedgehogs were Pizellu, Mouse, Nigel and Capu.

Members of the Club community took to the comments to congratulate the club for their efforts, with pictures showing that the creatures were handled with great care before Nature Trust were contacted.

Kudos Birgu Regatta Club!

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Rescued Sea Turtle ‘Eva’ Shines Light on Alarming Ocean Waste Situation

Jul 2 2023

A rescued sea turtle named ‘Eva’ has prompted calls for further awareness on waste disposal after the creature was found with a hook & significant amounts of expelled marine debris.

In a post published by ‘Nature Trust – FEE Malta’, the environmental NGO appealed to beachgoers and boat users to dispose of their waste properly and leave no trace, otherwise jeopardising the wellbeing and habitats of marine life at large.

Nature Trust’s post also exhibited the sizeable portion of marine debris expelled by the turtle, with a pen alongside them for scale.

The environmental organisation urged anyone who spots any injured or endangered wild animals, except birds, to call the Wildlife Rescue Team on 99999505.

The post also went on to state that anyone who wishes to donate can send a bank or Revolut transfer. Followers may also adopt, with the €30 fund going to medicine and food for wildlife in rehab.

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