An Armed Forces of Malta helicopter airlifted a Dutch individual who fell from Għajn Tuffieħa cliffs on Sunday.
With the assistance of the Civil Protection Department, the AFM dispatched the MELITA 2 Search and Rescue Vessel and AW139 helicopter.
The victim was transported to Mater Dei Hospital for more medical assistance. The cause of the accident and the victim’s status are still not yet known.
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A pro-choice protest saw hundreds meet up and march in the streets of Malta’s capital city after a two-year COVID-19 induced hiatus.
The turnout was one of the largest for a pro-choice rally in Malta, bringing together various organisations from Moviment Graffiti to Women’s Rights Foundation to Doctors for Choice.
The attendees chanted ‘my body, my choice’, with various representatives and individuals giving speeches during the event.
Malta still has a blanket abortion ban, making it the last remaining European Union country to have such a law in place. Anyone found guilty of having or assisting in an abortion could face between 18 months to three years in jail.
This protest also follows a recent incident wherein an American couple were denied access to abortion despite the pregnancy being deemed unviable. The couple went on to sue the Maltese authorities, stating that the abortion law breaches human rights.
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The 12 hour fundraising marathon to help people struggling with ALS and other neurodegenerative diseases saw €1,200,259 collected.
The marathon was organised by Bjorn Formosa, a prominent activist and founder of Dar Bjorn and ALS Malta, and his hard-working team.
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The fundraiser once again highlighted the charitable spirit of the Maltese as they sky-rocketed the funds over the €1 million mark.
Taking to social media, Bjorn and his team thanked everyone for their contribution to help all those in need. “Thank you for forming part of this success as you are helping more people!”
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Police were informed today at around 1030hrs that their assistance was needed in Triq Ħal Far, Birżebbuġa.
Police convened immediately on site and preliminary investigations showed that a 51-year-old man suffered grievous injuries whilst operating a mechanical plough.
The man unfortunately died as a medical team attempted to give him first aid on site. Civil Protection Department officers were also on site to assist the man.
An inquiry has been opened and investigations continue to determine what led to the tragedy.
Rest in Peace and condolences to all his loved ones.
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