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Get ready for a very hot Monday ahead!

Next Monday is set to be the hottest day of 2021 so far.
May 15 2021 Share

Next Monday is set to be the hottest day of 2021 so far. Malta and Gozo will be getting a start of the week that reaches up to 32°C, with hot air from the Sahara Desert flooding the island. This is perfect for beach lovers who want to kick off their week by basking in the sun or splashing around in on of Malta’s beautiful bays.

The following days are set to be mainly sunny up until Friday which will also see a slight spike in heat. Are you excited for this upcoming scorching week?

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Malta: Shifting Perspectives and Open Discussions

Malta: Shifting Perspectives and Open Discussions
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For many years, Malta has been seen as being impervious to open discussions about several hot topics – whether it be cannabis regulation reformation, abortion decriminalisation, immigration policy and even LGBTIQ+ rights. These topics seemed to be no go zones – be it in parliament or even in the confines of our own homes.

And with reason – as many were afraid to voice their opinion in regards to these deep yet controversial topics. However, there seems to be a shift occurring. With all the good and the bad of governmental politics and social changes, the very fact that these topics have become something worth discussing is already a huge step for the Maltese.

In 2021 alone, cannabis reform and abortion decriminalisation have been put forth either as White Papers or as bills waiting for discussion. The ushering of these topics into conversation was not the beginning as same-sex marriage has been made legal ever since 1st September 2017 and blasphemy law amended a year prior.

The discussion table has been taken out of its cob-web ridden storeroom and, despite requiring some cleaning, is now available for further talk. This bodes very well for Malta as we make everything that was neglected or feared come to light for proper and hopefully healthy conversation.

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4 COVID-19 cases registered with 7 recoveries

4 COVID-19 cases registered overnight with 15 recoveries
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Malta has registered 4 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours from 1,711 swab tests, while 7 patients have recovered. No deaths were registered in the past 24 hours. This information was announced by the official Facebook page of Malta’s Ministry for Health.

As of Saturday 15th May 2021, 414,632 vaccine doses were administered of which 280,134 were 1st doses. 136,975 people are currently fully vaccinated.

To date, Malta has registered 30,478 COVID-19 cases in total, of which: 29,884 have recovered, 417 died and 177 are still active.

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Malta’s Green Party approves resolution to support abortion decriminalisation

Malta’s Green Party approves resolution to support abortion decriminalisation
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Following the bill presented by Independent MP Marlene Farrugia earlier this week concerning abortion decriminalisation, Malta’s Green Party APDP has approved a resolution to support said bill. This in fact adopts a new policy for the party, stating that despite abortion should not be normalised, the current legislation should be ‘brought up to date after more than 160 years. It needs to be brought in line with medical and scientific progress over the years.

Meanwhile, the Labour Party has in plans a proposal for national consultation in regards to this topic. The Party stated that the national consultation would gauge the public’s feelings on abortion whilst also brining moral, scientific and legislative concerns and facts into the conversation.

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