Google Maps Marks Mosta Tree Site As ‘Siġar Massakrati’

Nov 15 2023

As the controversy and demonstrations around the removal and relocation project of the Ficus trees in Mosta continue, a Google Maps entry has made sure to immortalise the issue on the digital plane.

A new ‘historical landmark’ on Google Maps has been added called ‘Siġar Massakrati (Massacred Trees)’.

This comes as Moviment Graffitti and various others individuals, activist groups and entities protest against the planned relocation of the ficus trees to be replaced by indigenous trees.

The trees were completely pruned, but the removal of the trees from their roots was halted by the activists camping on the construction site and calling for another demonstration today at 1830hrs.

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Bernard Grech Addresses Traffic Jams & Low Pays

Nov 15 2023

Speaking on Xtra, Nationalist Party leader Bernard Grech stated that he wants people in Malta to enjoy living here and not simply exist, traversing long hours of traffic.

The Opposition leader asked host Saviour Balzan about how long it took to arrive to the filming studio from San Ġwann.

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Grech continued on to say that we shouldn’t be afraid of aiming for an ideal scenario in the country, and that we should address the various issues such as traffic and low rent pay.

This comes after various localities in Malta were jammed with traffic, with commuters reporting long hours of driving back and forth between their homes and their destinations.

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PN Leader Calls For Motion To Revise Mosta Tree Decision

Nov 15 2023

Speaking to journalists, Nationalist Party leader Bernard Grech stated that he gave instructions to Nationalist councillors in the Mosta local council to put forth a motion to revise the decision which would see the ficus trees in the square removed.

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The Opposition leader called for an urgent meeting on the matter, going on to say that the PN remains in favour of the environment and the role trees play in Malta’s ecosystem.

Grech urged the Mosta mayor to accept this motion by the Nationalist Party so that the meeting is held and the trees are safeguarded for the sake of not just the environment but also the residents’ and Maltese population’s health.

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Malta Hit With Heavy Traffic In Various Areas Yesterday

Nov 15 2023

Various localities in Malta were hit by heavy traffic, most prominently in the Marsa/Ħamrun bypass area and Triq ix-Xatt ta’ Xbiex.

Maltese Roads Traffic Updates shared various posts and images of the situation on the roads, with many reporting commuting hours spanning several hours.

A post uploaded this morning by the same page also reports a fire at the bottom end of the Marsa/Ħamrun bypass, leading to heavy traffic along the road already.

Did you get stuck in traffic yesterday or today?

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