€151,158 raised during Nationalist Party fundraiser

Oct 10 2022

A whopping €151,158 were raised during yesterday’s fundraiser organised by the Nationalist Party. Opposition leader Bernard Grech thanked those who contributed, saying that the massive sum will go into investing in work which will restore a better quality of living for the Maltese and Gozitan people.

The fundraiser saw various PN officials and MPs making appearances and speaking about current issues the party is working on tackling. One of the main topics of conversation was the one recently addressed during the Valletta rally concerning the rising cost of living.

The main banner which was used during the protest also took centre stage during the fundraiser, stating: ‘There isn’t enough for you. But there is enough for his friends’ (in reference to Prime Minister Robert Abela).

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Thundery rain showers expected to kick off the week

Oct 10 2022

The week starting Monday 10th October could see some thundery weather engulfing the Maltese islands due to a bout of low pressure in local atmosphere.

According to various weather forecast portals, we can expect light to moderate winds with isolated rain showers that may be thundery at times across the islands.

This comes despite October 2022 being forecasted as being warmer and drier than average due to high pressure dominating the central Mediterranean. However, this forecast was mainly reserved for the first few days of October – and we’re well past that checkpoint now.

According to the Malta Airport’s weather forecast, the temperature is set to feel like 25 degrees Celsius today but will go up drastically by tomorrow to 28 degrees celsius as the sun comes out.

We issue this weather report with the usual weather related safety warnings should people be venturing outside. Drive carefully and avoid any areas which may pose a threat during intense weather.

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Italy and England will face off Malta for Euro 2024 qualifier

Oct 9 2022

Malta has been selected from a draw to welcome the likes of Italy and England for the Euro 2024 qualifiers to play ‘away’ fixtures during the international game.

Malta was drawn in Group C of qualifications alongside Italy, England, Ukraine and North Macedonia, less than two years from the tournament being staged in Germany.

This could be a massive opportunity for Malta’s tourism and sports sector to welcome some big names from the international scene and have them kick off the world-renowned football competition.

It will also prove a big challenge for Malta’s players given that the two are giants on the pitch. But given Malta’s recent successes in the sport, we will all be having our eyes peeled for our players’ performance.

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Malta and four EU nations call to stop human smuggling

Oct 9 2022

Malta, along with Spain, Greece, Italy and Cyprus, stated on Saturday that the European Union’s border agency Frontex needs to work within third countries to stop the smuggling and endangerment of lives of migrants.

Top officials from the aforementioned countries, who are the countries who receive the most migrant arrivals from the Southern and southeastern borders, stated that they will be pushing this proposal to EU leaders later this month.

The countries also call to set up asylum application centres in neighbours countries from which successful applicants can safely reach Europe instead of through risky boat trips.

This would help diminish the work of smugglers and would allow people with legitimate fears to find safety whilst travelling to Europe after their asylum claims are accepted.

Home Affairs Minister of Malta Byron Camilleri said that a lot of time has been lost making statements and pointing fingers. ‘Meanwhile, children and adults continue to lose their lives while we ignore the elephant in the room. How long is it going to take us Europeans to admit that the only way to save lives is to eradicate people smuggling once and for all?’

The claims were backed up by relevant and synonymous authorities from the there countries, who asked the EU to seriously consider these proposals and put an end to the smuggling of lives. They also ask the EU to adopt fairer migrant relocation policies so that the burden does not entirely fall on southern EU countries.

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