Taking to social media, Love Island Malta Season 2 contestant and finalist Kyonne Gravina shared a montage of his fitness journey – a 4 year gym transformation he shared as motivation for others.
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βYour daily motivation to keep goingβ, wrote the finalist. β4 years in and counting.β
The video shows a much younger Kyonne having just kicked off his fitness regime, going on to get closer to achieve his fitness goals.
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Malta has narrowed its search for wind farm sites in its Exclusive Economic Zone to two, down from an initial six, Energy Minister Miriam Dalli told parliament, Times of Malta reported.
Responding to a parliamentary question tabled by PN MP Rebekah Borg, the minister noted that preparatory work for a call for investment in offshore wind farms continues.
The six potential sites were identified in the National Policy for Offshore Renewable Energy, and technical studies assessed their feasibility and environmental impact, with factors like sea depth considered.
After further evaluations, a final site will be selected through a tender process, which will include geophysical study results to mitigate risks.
Dalli did not disclose the locations of the shortlisted sites, as further on-site studies are required. She confirmed that Enemalta and Interconnect Malta are collaborating to ensure the necessary infrastructure is in place to distribute the generated energy via the power grid.
Last year, six international offshore wind companies expressed interest in Malta’s policy, part of the country’s first national policy for offshore renewable energy announced in August 2023.
The plan aims to establish Malta’s first floating wind or solar farms 12 to 25 nautical miles offshore. Public consultations gathered input from 64 entities and individuals.
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The government is considering equipping LESA members with bodycams following a 67% reduction in violence and claims against police since their 2021 introduction.
Home Affairs Minister Camilleri, speaking on a bill proposing harsher penalties for assaulting public officers, emphasised fostering respect for authority while acknowledging occasional misconduct.
He stressed that violence is never justified, and that bodycams protect both officers and citizens by providing transparency.
The bill, part of broader efforts to strengthen law enforcement, increases penalties, including fines and imprisonment, and removes suspended sentences for those convicted. Camilleri also denounced public incitement to disobey the police during protests.
The New Legal Amendments:
Insult, threat, or personal injury offences: Minimum fine increases from β¬800 to β¬1,200; maximum from β¬5,000 to β¬7,500.
Attack or resistance by one or two people: Prison sentence increases to 1β4 years, fines rise to β¬6,000ββ¬15,000.
Attack or resistance by three or more people: Prison sentence increases to 1.5β6 years, fines rise to β¬7,500ββ¬22,500.
Use of a weapon in attack or resistance: Prison sentence increases to 1.5β6 years, fines rise to β¬12,000ββ¬30,000.
Public violence offences: Prison sentence increases to 3β7 years, fines set at β¬10,000ββ¬25,000.
Shadow Home Affairs Minister Darren Carabott supported the bill but stressed that harsher penalties alone won’t solve the broader issues facing Malta’s police.
Carabott noted the reduction in police stations and the blurring of roles between community policing and traditional law enforcement, leading to public confusion and decreased respect.
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Prague city councillors have banned night-time pub crawls organised by travel agencies to attract “more cultured” tourists.
The city, long popular with British stag parties and pub crawlers, aims to reduce disruptive tourism. Deputy Mayor Zdenek Hrib announced that guided pub tours between 10 pm and 6 am are now prohibited.
Fellow Deputy Mayor Jiri Pospisil emphasised the city’s desire for wealthier, more refined visitors who donβt come solely to drink. Prague has been a global leader in beer consumption, with 128 litres consumed per person in 2023, despite a slight post-pandemic decline.
While beer remains cheap, some local residents and businesses have complained about rowdy pub crawls. Vaclav Starek, head of the Czech Association of Hotels and Restaurants, supported the ban, noting it wouldnβt harm pub sales but would improve the city’s atmosphere.
Prague follows other European cities like Amsterdam, which has launched campaigns discouraging young British tourists from engaging in stag parties and excessive drinking.
Other cities, such as Venice and Barcelona, have also introduced regulations to manage tourism. These measures include limiting tour group sizes and planning to restrict short-term apartment rentals to maintain a balance between local life and tourism.
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