Flight Leaves Hong Kong in 2025 Arrives in Los Angeles in 2024

Jan 3 2025

Taking off from Hong Kong International Airport just after midnight on January 1, 2025, the flight crossed the International Date Line mid-journey, effectively turning back the clock.

The plane touched down at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on December 31, 2024, at around 8:30 p.m., giving passengers a rare opportunity to celebrate New Year’s Eve for a second time after already ringing in the new year.

This fascinating “time-travel” experience is a unique feature of transpacific flights that cross the International Date Line.

By traveling eastward, flights appear to move backward in time due to the quirks of global time zones. While this phenomenon is relatively common for routes in this region, it never fails to amaze passengers experiencing it firsthand.

For those aboard Flight 880, the journey was more than just a trip — it was a chance to begin 2025 in an unforgettable way by living through the final hours of 2024 once again.

A marvel of modern aviation and time zone mathematics, it’s a story they’ll surely share for years to come.

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3 Years Since Tragic Murder Of Paulina Dembska

Jan 2 2025

In remembrance of Paulina Dembska, the Polish woman tragically murdered in Sliema on the 2nd of January of 2022, a collar with her name engraved has been placed on the notorious cat statue in the Independence Garden on the 3rd anniversary of her death.

Dembska, a dedicated cat feeder, was found murdered near the spot where she cared for strays, three years ago today. Her murder sparked a national outcry and led to the introduction of femicide in Malta’s criminal code.

The gesture, shared by artist Matthew Pandolfino, honours her love for animals and her tragic death.

The case remains in court, and the memorials nearby continue to honour her legacy.

Rest in peace Paulina.

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Youtuber & Independent Mep Proposes In Front Of Santa Clause

Jan 2 2025

Cypriot politician, Fidias Panayiotou, recently announced his engagement to his now-fiancée Styliana Averkiou.

Panayiotou is originally a Youtuber and has close to 3 million subscribers on the platform. At just 24 years old, he was elected as an MEP for Cyprus after running as an independent candidate and stating his wish to promote the involvement of youth in politics.

Fidias made his proposal truly unforgettable by asking his girlfriend to marry him in front of Santa Claus in Finland, the official home of Santa Claus.

Surrounded by snow and festive lights, Fidias surprised his partner with the heartfelt moment at Santa Claus Village.

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The 9th Super5 Jackpot of the Year is won with a Quick Pick Ticket Just After Christmas.

Jan 2 2025

A lucky online player has won the €375,000 Super5 jackpot in the last draw of 2024, held on Friday, 27^th December, just after Christmas. The winning ticket was purchased online on www.lottery.mt, using a Quick Pick selection, with the player playing in the early hours of the same day as the draw. This exciting win comes as a wonderful surprise for the lucky winner, who now has a fantastic start to the new year ahead.

The winning numbers, which were 8, 28, 32, 39, and 45, matched perfectly with the player’s Quick Pick selection. It was a lucky strike in the early hours of the night, and little did the player know that they were on the verge of an incredible win in the final Super5 draw of the year.

This monumental win marks the 9^th Super5 jackpot to be claimed in 2024, a year filled with big wins and incredible luck for many players. In total, more than €4.6 million has been won in Super5 jackpots by players throughout the year, all by matching five out of five numbers.

For this fortunate player, the €375,000 win serves as the perfect way to wrap up the year and a great reminder that luck can strike at any moment—whether it’s before or after Christmas. As we enter the new year, Super5 players are getting ready for the first draw of 2025, which is being held on Thursday, 2^nd January at 8pm on TVM. Don’t miss the chance to start the year with an extra €250,000 in your pockets!

Could you be the next jackpot winner? Head over to https://lottery.mt/super5 and play Super5 online for your chance to win!