Fejn int sajf? Rain & strong winds forecasted for Malta this weekend

May 19 2023

Summer may indeed be around the corner, but it seems that the weather has yet to show us, with a weekend of strong winds and isolated showers forecasted for the Maltese Islands.

According to the Malta Met Office, Friday is set to be met with strong Eastern winds of up to Gale Force 6, with Force 6 ENE winds becoming SSW F3-4 on Sunday. On Sunday, the Met Office anticipates isolated showers on Sunday while temperatures are expected to drop as low as 16°C.

Meanwhile, local weather page Malta Weather forecasts possible isolate rain showers across Malta & Gozo as we head into the weekend.

Do you think that this is summer weather?

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9-year-old Kruiven running 6km in aid of ALS Malta

9-year-old Kruiven running 6km in aid of aid of ALS Malta

May 19 2023

For the second consecutive year, 9-year-old Kruiven Farrugia will be overcoming a major challenge to help those in need. The young champion will be running 6 kilometres in aid of ALS Malta, with the challenging run ending at DAR Bjorn Żebbuġ.

In a recent Facebook post, ALS activist Bjorn Formosa praise the young boy, saying that he is a man of his word for not only deciding to run for another year but also aiming to break his own personal best.

Last year, Kruiven ran 5KM and collected €5.7k for charity, setting a massive example of charity and kindness in doing such a considerable feat.

The run will take place on Wednesday 7th June, taking place between Imdina and Zebbug, with Bjorn himself following and supporting the young man from a van.

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FROM TODAY: Fines of up to €300 for drivers using mobile phones

May 19 2023

As of today, Friday 19th May, new fines have come into place for those breaking roadside rules.

Drivers of small vehicles and motorcycles caught using their mobile phone or earphones whilst driving are eligible to fines of €200 whilst those driving large vehicles such as trucks and coaches, as well as taxis, will be dealt fines of €300.

With regards to points, anyone receiving such contraventions may have between 6 and 9 points reduced from their license.

For those driving past a red traffic lights, the fine will be increased to €200 whilst drivers speeding excessively, at 15km over the limit, are eligible to fines of up to €100.

Other increases include a jump to €50 per person for every additional passenger over the limit stipulated on the vehicle’s registration certificate, from the original €11.65.

Transport Malta’s land transport Chief Officer Pierre Montebello said that various studies have found that most incidents are occurring due to mobile use whilst driving, excessive speaking or driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. He explained that the new fines reflect the serious shortcomings being made by local drivers.

Have you ever received a fine?

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Maltese woman tattoos Can Yaman’s signature after meeting Turkish series star

May 19 2023

A Maltese woman has cemented her love of Turkish actor Can Yaman forever after getting a tattoo of his signature on her shoulder.

Earlier this week, Silvana Bonello Trapani took to Facebook to share that not only did she get a tattoo of Yaman’s signature on the same place he signed, but the star actually re-shared the story and liked the picture.

For some reason, Turkish series have a large chunk of Malta’s population in a chokehold and Can Yaman is one of the scene’s biggest stars, which justifies the enormous local fandom.

The local woman is one of the thousands in Malta to follow the Turkish series and this is certainly not the first interaction that the local community has had over Yaman or any of his colleagues.

Do you watch Turkish series?

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