€400K For Paola’s Basilica Of Christ The King Restoration

Jul 27 2024

The parish priest of Paola is thrilled to announce that the restoration of the Basilica of Christ the King belfry and portico will proceed, thanks to a generous government grant.

Fr. Marc André Camilleri shared that after discussions with Ministers Byron Camilleri and Owen Bonnici, the government agreed to allocate €400,000 for the project.

With the funds secured, the parish plans to utilize the portico as a viewing platform for visitors and as a venue for events and fundraising activities. Additionally, a planned cafeteria will be established at ground level.

Fr. Camilleri stated, “This agreement is a win-win. The parish secures its goal of restoring the portico, while visitors will enjoy the spectacular view from the roof. With the cafeteria at ground level, we have successfully aimed to make the church’s maintenance more sustainable.”

Restoration works have already begun, and the parish hopes to complete the project next year.

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Eiffel Tower Lights Up For Olympics Opening

Jul 27 2024

Watch as the Eiffel Tower is lit up in a colourful display for the Paris Olympics 2024 opening.

The start of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games saw the likes of Lady Gaga and Celine Dion serenading spectators with their voices and performances as thousands gathered to witness the kick off to the events.

Organisers opted to host the ceremony throughout the entire city rather than in a single stadium, which is a decisive first in Olympic history.

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On a rainy evening, thousands of athletes and performers paraded along the River Seine, with some countries sharing a vessel due to the small amount of competitors and other countries, like host France and the USA, filling up the boats.

The night concluded with the Eiffel Tower and the sky illuminated in vibrant colours, building up anticipation for days all centred around sports and athleticism.

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Nearly Half Of Non-EU Workers In Malta Over Qualified

Jul 27 2024

In 2023, nearly half of all non-EU workers in Malta were overqualified for their jobs, according to a new Eurostat study.

The proportion of overqualified non-EU workers in Malta rose sharply from 18.2% in 2016 to 48.7%, an increase of 30.5 percentage points in seven years. This figure is 9.3 percentage points above the EU average of 39.4%.

While the EU average of overqualified non-EU workers decreased from 45.2% to 39.4% between 2016 and 2023, Malta experienced the opposite trend, with a significant rise in overqualification rates.

The data also reveals gender disparities: in 2023, 56.9% of non-EU female workers in Malta were overqualified, compared to 42% of male workers.

These rates are higher than the EU averages of 42.9% for women and 36.2% for men.

Age-wise, 50.5% of younger non-EU workers (20-34) and 46.9% of older non-EU workers (35-64) in Malta felt overqualified. In contrast, only 12.6% of Maltese nationals and 11.8% of workers from other European countries reported being overqualified, both figures below the EU averages of 20.8% and 31.3%, respectively.

Greece, Italy, and Spain reported the highest rates of overqualified non-EU citizens, while Luxembourg had the lowest rates for both nationals and EU workers.

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Trump To Return To Butler After Assassination Attempt

Jul 27 2024

Former President Donald Trump announced Friday that he will return to Butler, Pennsylvania, the site of a recent assassination attempt on his life, where a gunman killed one rally attendee and injured two others nearly two weeks ago.

“I WILL BE GOING BACK TO BUTLER, PENNSYLVANIA, FOR A BIG AND BEAUTIFUL RALLY, HONORING THE SOUL OF OUR BELOVED FIREFIGHTING HERO, COREY, AND THOSE BRAVE PATRIOTS INJURED TWO WEEKS AGO,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. “WHAT A DAY IT WILL BE — FIGHT, FIGHT, FIGHT! STAY TUNED FOR DETAILS.”

Trump referred to Corey Comperatore, a firefighter killed in the attack, and two other survivors who were hospitalized. During the chaotic rally, as Secret Service agents escorted a bleeding Trump off the stage, he paused, raised his fist, and chanted “fight, fight” — a defining moment for his campaign.

This announcement comes amid a turbulent news cycle. Since the shooting,

Trump announced Sen. JD Vance as his running mate at the Republican National Convention and secured the Republican presidential nomination. Meanwhile, President Joe Biden dropped out of the race, and Vice President Kamala Harris launched her own campaign.

In related developments, former Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigned Tuesday following criticism over her handling of the Butler rally’s security.

The Secret Service has since advised Trump to avoid holding rallies outdoors. The location of the upcoming Butler rally, in a town of about 13,000 people, remains undecided.

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