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EU launches legal action against AstraZeneca

EU launches legal action against AstraZeneca
Apr 27 2021 Share

After the company AstraZeneca allegedly failed to respect the contract with the EU bloc and did not deliver the required amount of vaccines, the EU has launched legal action against the pharmaceutical company. EU spokesman Stefan De Keersmaecker stated that ‘the commission has started last Friday a legal action against the company AstraZeneca on the basis of breaches of the advanced purchase agreement.’

The reason for legal action was that the company was not in a ‘position to come up with a reliable strategy to ensure a timely delivery of doses’. The pharmaceutical giant has stated that it regrets the decision to take legal action and that it will be defending itself strongly in court. AstraZeneca has been one of the most important vaccine providers, but the slow deliveries have frustrated many EU countries as the battle against COVID-19 continues.

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WATCH: Burning Burmarrad bus leaves no injuries

Apr 27 2021 Share

A video posted on social media shows a bus operated by Malta Public Transport engulfed in flames. A statement by the company revealed that the fire incident happened in Burmarrad while serving Route 31 towards Bugibba around 6:30 am today.

Authorities convened on the spot for immediate support and assistance. An investigation into the cause of the incident is currently underway.

All passengers were reported to have disembarked to safety.

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Photo/Video Source: Mickael Noblet

Closing off April in style with a BIG Maltese Music Monday!

Apr 26 2021 Share

Mondays aren’t really Mondays without our weekly dose of fresh new Maltese music and what a set of banging’ tracks do we have this week! From a governmental collaboration with two of the island’s biggest artists to the discovery of Malta’s latest young star, this multi-genre list of local music is sure to interest you in some form or other!

Malta’s very own Ira Losco and Matthew James Borg have collaborated with the Maltese Government to bring us a new song called ‘Tbissem.’ Centred around finding courage during the pandemic, the talent and harmony these two artists bring serves as a source of inspiration and courage for an entire nation.

We would like to introduce you to the young, but immensely talented Benjamin Magro, whose creation was shortlisted in an international Songwriting competition across all 4 categories. His song ‘Talk’ was shortlisted on Song Academy and Benjamin is making immense strides at the age of just 9!

Dizzy Goku has collaborated with local DJ Siconix to bring this relaxing but introspective hip-hop track. Dizzy brings in his philosophical verse which, accompanied by Siconix’s iconic sound, creates music one can both relax or jam to.

Daniel Sant has returned with a new song and despite it being called ‘Intruder’, we are genuinely enthusiastic to feature his fresh track. Daniel’s hypnotic voice and crisp product are the ideal way of bringing in listeners into his musical universe.

KAOS is an immensely well-brought together song by local rock n’ roller Kersten Graham. Expressing his frustration with society’s seeming inability to communicate clearly and peacefully. KAOS is a genuine head banger we’ll be turning the volume up to whenever it comes on.

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Man taken to court for aiding people to enter Malta illegally

Man taken to court for aiding people to enter Malta illegally
Apr 26 2021 Share

A 34-year-old Egyptian man has been taken to court after being accused for aiding a number of people to illegally enter Malta. The case occurred on the 19th of February 2021, when authorities were informed that a group of people who were most likely immigrants were in the Wied iz-Zurrieq and Ghar Lapsi areas. Police convening on the spot found 8 men.

Investigations revealed that the immigrants had entered Malta by use of a speed boat from Libya, which was later found abandoned days later. The aforementioned Egyptian man was one of the eight men who also drove the speed boat towards Malta. He is currently arrested and facing charges. He has plead not guilty but was not given bail.

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Photo Source: Police Force Communications