Fortnite V-Bucks are now worth more than Russia’s Ruble

Mar 3 2022

Fortnite’s in-game currency, V-Bucks, are currently worth more than Russia’s Ruble currency after the country’s economy dropped dramatically following the country’s invasion of Ukraine.

The Russian ruble is now worth less than a Fortnite V-Buck pic.twitter.com/rM2s2QBQ60

— zac ½ (@zacandahalf) March 1, 2022

An eagle-eyed Twitter user noted that, at time of posting, one ruble was worth 0.0086 US dollars while a Fortnite V-Buck stood at one cent, which meant that the popular game’s currency was worth more than Russia’s. The virtual currently reportedly remained the same since it first launch, allowing players to purchase virtual outfits, emotes, pickaxes and more.

Whilst V-Bucks have no in-game currency, the fact that they are worth more than a real-world currency highlights the impact of the current Ukraine-Russia conflict.

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Man compensated €25,557 after getting side-effects from medicine

Mar 3 2022

A man has been awarded €25,557 in compensation after receiving intravenous medicine which he is not compatible with and still suffers from side effects to this day.

Emanuel Cassar opened a case in the First Hall of the Civil Court against the Chief Government Medical Office, Health Minister Chris Fearne, Dr Christopher Zammit and nurse Louise Pace, with a lawyer and legal procurator representing the defense.

Cassar’s heart had stopped, ending up in a coma and spending 18 days in the Intensive Therapy Unit after being given Augmentin. After being released from hospital on 20th February 2016, Cassar suffered from memory loss, eventually opening the court case, during which the consultant had told his relatives that ‘things like these happen’.

The Chief Medical Doctor revealed that Cassar’s treatment was given appropriately and no indications had shown that he was allergic to the administered medicine. Judge Toni Abela stated that he could not accept that the doctors disregarded Cassar’s personal doctor’s observation in his referral ticket and relied solely on the patient’s discourse.

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Company in Cyprus offering workers ‘masturbation breaks’ with pods and VR

Mar 3 2022

A company in Cyprus is offering its workers the opportunity to take ‘masturbation breaks’ during office hours, even installing custom-built ‘w***pods* to provide the employees the privacy they need.

The company in question is ‘Stripchat‘, an adult website & network which employees around 200 individuals. The brand’s Cyprus office will now feature four pods which will reportedly include what have been called ‘masturbatory accessories’, an Oculus VR headset and 4K LED screen to watch whatever will be made available.

The pods will be large black spheres, with workers getting a 30-minute break per day to spend in the pods. The company is reportedly taking such measures in an attempt to ‘provide current and attract new employees with a safe, comfortable space to rub one out’. The company will also be leasing its pods for $50,000 for six months, which includes a VIP subscription to its platform.

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PN government will increase renewable energy via offshore wind power, Grech says

Nationalist government will increase renewable energy via offshore wind power, Grech says

Mar 3 2022

During yesterday evening’s Nationalist Party interview event, Opposition Leader and Nationalist Party Leader said that a Nationalist-led government will increase Malta’s capacity for renewable energy through the installation of offshore wind power with the involvement of the private sector.

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Amongst other topics discussed during the Msida event, Grech outlined the party’s position on land reclamation, stating that the Nationalist Party understands the need to preserve the ocean whilst recognising the opportunities it offers. He went on to highlight that land reclamation requires billions in funds and as technology continues to develop, a Nationalist Party would be ready to research and analyse whatever is needed in this sector.

He went on to say that ‘family’ is in the centre of the Nationalist Party’s politics, referring to the PN’s proposals aimed at work-life balance, reiterating the PN’s pledge to increase paternal leave amongst other proposals.

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