Exhibition Documenting 50 Years Of LGBTIQ+ History In Malta

Sep 7 2023

As EuroPride Valletta 2023 kicks off, an exhibition showcasing the march towards more rights in support of the LGBTIQ+ community was launched in the Ċentru Nazzjonali Laburista l-Ħamrun.

The exhibition showcases the movements towards the acquisition of more rights for the community over the past 50 years, starting with 1973 decriminalisation of homosexuality.

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It also showcases the 2013 setting up of the Consultative Council for the LGBTIQ+ community, the 2014 civil union acquisition and the 2017 marriage-equality legalisation.

Other achievements, such as MEP Cyrus Engerer leading the charge for a zone of freedom for the LGBTIQ+ community in 2021, the right right to transition in 2018, third gender markers on official documents in 2017, were also highlighted.

This comes as EuroPride Valletta begins with celebrations and a whole host of educational seminars and networking events.

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5 Year Old Donates €250 Present To Puttinu On Birthday

Sep 7 2023

Little Jamie Zarb has just turned 5 years old, but has decided to celebrate his new year around the sun by donating €250 to Puttinu Cares.

Jamie earned the amount instead of toys and other presents, and gave it away to be able to help other children like him who are unfortunately suffering from cancer and other serious diseases.

Well done Jamie! And happy birthday!

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Birkirkara Women Beat Breznica: Move To Final Qualifier

Sep 7 2023

Birkirkara FC Women have successfully moved onto the final game of the preliminary group after a 1-0 victory over Montenegro’s Breznica in the UEFA Women’s Champions League.

Marking their second victory in this competition over last season’s Glentoran, Birkirkara will now have to face up against Switzerland champions FC Zurich.

The goal for last night’s match came thanks to new summer signing Edith Garcia as she found a net in the last few moments of the game.

Led by coach Jose Borg, the team will be taking on the final stage of this preliminary level at the Centenary Stadium on Saturday.

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BirdLife Call Out Hunting Illegalities

Sep 6 2023

Birdlife Malta has claimed that just six days into the five month autumn hunting season, the NGO has already been alerted to various occurrences of illegal hunting.

Following the Xwejni incident of a juvenile Greater Flamingo reportedly being shot in front of tourists and taken away, an injured Eleonora’s Falcon was was picked last Saturday from Tal-Ħarrax, Gozo. The MaltaGov confirmed the bird was shot.

‘On Monday, a flock of 12 Glossy Ibises (Velleran) migrating near Rabat (Malta) were also targeted, with at least one bird seen shot down. A member of the public later alerted us to the presence of an injured ibis in the area. However, the bird disappeared before BirdLife Malta was able to collect it.’

BirdLife explained how a flock of over 60 European Honey Buzzards were targeted, a Western Marsh-harrier was found injured with a dangling leg and Little Egret was also found with a broken leg.

‘We urge members of the public to report hunting illegalities to us in a timely manner. Should anyone encounter an injured bird or witness a hunting illegality, BirdLife Malta can be reached on 2134 7645 or 7925 5697.’

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