“How is this place still open?” Animal activists call out Gzira Duck Village

Jul 26 2021

Nonprofit organisation and animal activist group ‘Animal Liberation Malta’ took to Facebook to express their deep concern towards the worrying situation at the Duck Village in Gzira.

The activist group shared photos of “filthy, unsanitary conditions” in a particular room, shedding light on the fact that some animals had no water or stagnant water with leeches inside, no food or inappropriate food, rotting pigeon carcasses around the area and a myriad of other health and sanitation issues.

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Posted by Animal Liberation Malta on Saturday, 24 July 2021

The group highlighted their bewilderment at the fact that authorities inspect the establishment and deem it appropriate and meeting minimum standards, concluding with the statement that they will continue to keep bringing such issues to light in the name of animals’ welfare.

The animals have since been taken to the Sunshine Animal Sanctuary Malta or have been adopted.

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Sliema resident expresses satisfaction in multi-national Balluta Bay cleanup

Jul 26 2021

A Sliema resident took to Facebook on Sunday to share that he, together with 7 people from different countries, joined forces to clean up Sliema’s Balluta Bay.

He highlighted that the cleanup was possible with “help of, in total, 7 people from countries like China, Italy, Poland, Romania and Russia”, going on to state that the clean up was an amazing experience and a catalyst for further efforts to make such public areas a better place.

Posted by Krzysztof Dziembaj on Sunday, 25 July 2021

Various groups from different walks of life have been collaborating to clean up Malta’s beaches and public areas in order to not only safeguard the environment, but encourage others to take initiative and join in on such efforts.

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“We still have to wait a few days” Chris Fearne on easing COVID-19 measures

Jul 26 2021

In an interview with the Times of Malta, Deputy Prime Minister and Health Minister Chris Fearne indicated that while the time when COVID-19 is considered a “mild disease” may be approaching, that is not the case as of yet.

Fearne revealed that it will be a few days until the local authorities are confident enough in easing the country’s health measures as Malta continues its inoculation programme.

With regards to Malta’s placement at the bottom of European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), Fearne stated that the difference with Malta is the very high vaccination rate, highlighting that 82 percent of adults are fully vaccinated, 86 per cent have had at least one dose, with 62 percent of youths aged 12 to 15 having had at least one dose.

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COVID-19 vaccine passport to enter restaurants & more in France as of September 30

Jul 26 2021

France has just approved a bill that calls for the presentation of vaccine passes for restaurants, public venues and domestic travel such as flights and train rides.

The mandatory vaccination pass for access to certain venues & services will come into effect as of September 30 and will apply to anyone aged 12 and over.

Ahead of the bill’s approval, over 160,000 across France protested against the imposing of such measures, calling the situation a “sanitary dictatorship” and arguing the violation of citizens’ individual freedom.

On the other side of the coin, French President Emmanuel had stated that “the nation owes a response to those most affected by the crisis”, remaining committed to his call for widespread vaccination of the French nation.

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