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Heavy Traffic As Rainstorm Hits Malta

Heavy Traffic As Rainstorm Hits Malta
Jan 12 2024 Share

According to Maltese Roads Traffic Updates, various localities have been hit with heavy traffic this morning as rainfall and some thunder envelop the island.

According to the Facebook page, there is a major traffic jam from Tal-Barrani Road going all the way up to St. Julian’s tunnels.

‘Surrounding roads leading to Marsa/Hamrun bypass and Santa Venera tunnels are also jammed’, the page wrote. 

According to comments, an accident has also been reported just before the St Julian’s tunnels. Confirmation is still pending. 

Drive carefully!

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Our Followers’ Favourite Actresses

Our Followers' Favourite Actresses
Jan 12 2024 Share

We asked you – our dear followers, who your favourite actress was… and here’s who you chose!

Zendaya seems to have gotten multiple votes as a follower favourite, having risen to prominence with HBO’s Euphoria but also through the Dune series, Spider-Man and Disney Channel’s Shake It Up.

 

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Other notable names were Black Widow Scarlet Johanson, Hermione herself Emma Watson and Katniss Everdeen Jennifer Lawrence. 

Who did we miss?

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Malta Airport Set To Reach 8 Million Passenger Movements

Malta Airport Set To Reach 8 Million Passenger Movements
Jan 12 2024 Share

Malta International Airport anticipates reaching a historic milestone in 2024, targeting 8 million passengers by year-end, as announced during its annual traffic press conference. 

The CEO, Alan Borg, disclosed the results for 2023, indicating a 6.7% increase in full-year traffic over 2019, totaling a record 7.8 million passengers.

This growth, equivalent to nearly 500,000 additional passenger movements, surpassed pre-pandemic levels, with a notable seat load factor peaking at 91.4% in August.

Despite challenges like macroeconomic and geopolitical headwinds, Borg expressed cautious optimism for 2024. The Malta Tourism Authority’s Deputy CEO, Leslie Vella, praised the partnership between Malta Airport and MTA, attributing the airport’s success to their collaboration. 

With the imminent 8 million passenger milestone, Vella committed to further collaboration for sustained, year-round growth in the Maltese tourism industry.

Borg also provided updates on ongoing infrastructure developments, marking 2024 as a pivotal year for Malta International Airport. 

The completion of initial phases of terminal expansion, Apron X construction, and the initiation of projects like the VIP Terminal and SkyParks Business Centre 2 demonstrate the airport’s commitment to enhancing capacity and services.

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TikTok Users Spent Over $10 Billion In 2023

TikTok Users Spent Over $10 Billion In 2023
Jan 12 2024 Share

In 2023, TikTok achieved a significant milestone by surpassing $10 billion in user spending, marking a remarkable year for mobile spending. 

Despite a decline in game-related spending, an 11% increase in consumer app sales was observed, attributed to the popularity of video-centric platforms such as TikTok and Disney+. 

In-app spending on TikTok serves various purposes, including tipping creators and purchasing trending products. This form of monetization has become crucial for many in-app creators, who can also earn a percentage of sales generated through links shared in their videos.

TikTok facilitates easy product linking through yellow buttons at the video bottom, directing users to TikTok Shop. 

The director of corporate marketing at data.ai, Lexi Sydow, highlighted the role of social apps and the creator economy in pioneering alternative monetization pathways beyond advertising. 

Predictions for 2024 indicate a 150% growth in direct consumer monetization through in-app purchases, reaching $1.3 billion. 

While app spending aligns with increased user engagement in streaming, advertising remains the primary revenue driver, constituting two-thirds of mobile sales in 2023. 

Looking ahead, data.ai estimates a global mobile ad spending of $402 billion in 2024, reflecting the ongoing trend of heightened mobile usage, exemplified by British users spending an average of 27 hours per month on their phones in 2023.

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