Free wifi in public spaces by 27 councils starting October

Aug 30 2021

After suppliers were found in time to secure EU project funds, several local councils are set to offer free Wi-Fi in public areas by the end of summer 2021. The first round of applicants from 58 councils applied for EU grants of €15,000 each to install Wi-Fi access points in public areas under the Wifi4EU programme. The initiative seeks to close the digital gap through high-speed free internet access in areas such as libraries, parks, squares and other public areas.

The project almost did not see the light of day as authorities failed to find the suppliers required to carry out such work. The deadline was extended twice – first from January to July and then July to September. Four suppliers have since been chosen, with the installation process underway for the first round of applicants.

An agreement was reached in which the government would cover the internet costs whereas the councils would pay the electricity expenses. The localities which will have free internet in public areas are (in no particular order):

Vittoriosa, Birkirkara, Birzebbuga, Dingli, Gharghur, Ghaxaq, Lija, Qormi, Attard, Floriana, Gudja, Kalkara, Mellieha, Mosta, Nadur, Gharb, Msida, Marsascala, Qala, Zebbug, Zurrieq, Ta’ Xbiex, St Paul’s Bay, Naxxar, Zejtun, Santa Venera and Mqabba.

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Watch: Entire stadium erupts as Messi makes PSG debut

Aug 30 2021

Yesterday, the entire Stade Auguste Delaune erupted with applause when Lionel Messi replaced Neymar Jr in the 65th minute to make his debut at PSG and in French football. Even opposing team Reims fans were seen clapping the Argentinian when he came on.

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The game ended in a 2-0 win for PSG. Even though Messi made his debut, Kylian Mbappe was the star of the show as he scored all of PSG’s goals to secure their 4th win of the season. When Messi came on, the game changed, as PSG targeted their attacks more towards the center as opposed to the wings which was the tactic used whilst Neymar was playing with the team.

Most Reims players were mesmerised by the fact that they were playing against Lionel Messi. So much so that Reims keeper Predrag Rajković asked Messi to take a photo of him with his son.

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The new arrival of Messi will surely benefit not only PSG but also the entire league. Messi will bring more and more eyes onto the league, similar to when Ronaldo joined Serie A.

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Malta with second highest TV or video streaming across EU

Aug 30 2021

According to a survey conducted by Eurostat, around 93% of people in Malta between the ages of 16 and 74 streamed TV or videos in the first three months of 2020. Together with Finland, Malta registered the second highest percentage of people who streamed TV or videos. The countries in first place were Cyprus and the Netherlands at 95%.

Romania and Bulgaria observed the lowest shares at 37% and 44% respectively. The shares were surprisingly lower for listening to music at 61% and playing/downloading games (34%). The survey also showed how 75% of these aged between 16 and 74 that used the internet in the previous three months read online news sites, newspapers and news magazines. 74% watched internet-streamed videos or TV. In terms of downloading or playing games, Malta and Denmark ranked in second at 47%.

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Cloudy skies ahead for the start of September

Aug 30 2021

The summer season is gradually closing as clouds seem to be dominating Malta’s skies throughout this entire week. The first two days, Monday 30th and Tuesday 31st, are set to keep the sunlight we’ve grown accustomed to but with a considerable dip in temperature. Today is set to feel like 31 degrees Celsius, going up to 34 tomorrow.

But on Wednesday, the first day of September, the weather is set to stay partly cloudy, giving autumn and winter lovers the first taste of their favourite indoor, cozy seasons. The temperature is set to fluctuate between 32 and 34 degrees Celsius throughout. We hope you had your last few summer beach days and splashes because we’ve finally started the road to cooler weather. And quite frankly, it’s about time!

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