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Hundreds gather in Valletta for Partit Popolari protest against COVID-19 Green Pass

Hundreds gather in Valletta for Partit Popolari protest against COVID-19 Green Pass
Jan 16 2022 Share

Hundreds gathered in Valletta earlier today to protest against the Digital COVID-19 certificate also known as the Green Pass. The protest was organised by the Partit Popolari with the participation of ABBA, Freedom Movement, Liberta, European United for Freedom, Parents United and The 20%.

Supporters of the cause were called to gather in Valletta on Sunday at 10AM, where they were to meet in front of the Parliament building and walk to St. George’s Square with several speakers including Partit Popolari leader Paul Salomone.

A recent Facebook post showed people in the hundreds, holding up plaques with statements such as “Coercion is not consent” and “The truth is coming for you,” amongst others. The post, captioned ‘Malta wakes up,’ received a number of comments praising the protest.

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Apple’s iPhone 14 is rumoured to be more expensive than the iPhone 13

Apple's iPhone 14 is rumoured to be more expensive than the iPhone 13
Jan 16 2022 Share

According to recent leaks, Apple is reportedly considering raising the price of the upcoming iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max.

The standard iPhone 14 model will reportedly stick to its $799 price tag but the iPhone 14 Pro will cost $1,099 USD while the iPhone 14 Pro Max will cost $1,199, as opposed to the iPhone 13 Pro max which is currently price at $1,099 USD.

The leak revealed that the reasoning behind this price increase is due to increased production costs in light of corroborated reports that the iPhone 14 Pro will have a hole-punch camera. The leak account titled ‘LeaksApplePro’ has justified the price increase and reported that updates will be revealed when they are made available.

Would you purchase an iPhone with that price tag?

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Sliema murder suspect Abner Aquilina reportedly attacked two men before killing Paulina Dembska

Sliema murder suspect Abner Aquilina reportedly attacked two men before killing Paulina Dembska
Jan 16 2022 Share

Sources have told Times of Malta that Sliema murder suspect Abner Aquilina tried to attack two men before the brutal rape and murder of Paulina Dembska in Independence Gardens.

The news platform revealed that the incident took place on the Balluta promenade mere minutes before the murder took place at Independence Gardens. The police have stated that they have solid evidence of the encounter but, as of yet, have not identified the two men.

Investigators have deemed Aquilina ‘sexually conflicted’ and are reportedly investigating whether or not he was previously engaged in male prostitution. The Malta Police Force have previously stated that “there was no specific target, no particular sex was targeted, nor was the victim specifically targeted.”

What do you make of this?

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Novak Djokovic set to be deported and banned from entering Australia

Jan 16 2022 Share

Novak Djokovic is reportedly set to be deported from Australia, after he lost an appeal to regain his visa in front of the country’s Federal Court. The player is potentially also facing a 3-year ban from entering Australia except “compelling circumstances that affect the national interest”.

He will now not be able to defend his Australian Grand Slam crown nor be able to win a record breaking 21st Grand Slam win. He was set to set to play against fellow Serb Miomir Kecmanović.

 

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The decision to cancel his visa for a second time was made by immigration minister Alex Hawke. His decision was than upheld by three federal court judges, on the basis of public interest grounds. Djokovic had already had his visa taken away from him but unlike this time, he won it back in a court hearing.

It is also being reported that Government lawyers were in favour of his deportation as they feared an increase of anti-vaccination influence during Australia’s worst outbreak of the Coronavirus since the pandemic began in early 2020.

In a statement made via the Australian news outlet The Age, the Serb had this to say;

“I would like to make a brief statement to address the outcomes of today’s Court hearing.”

“I will now be taking some time to rest and to recuperate, before making any further comments beyond this.”

“I am extremely disappointed with the Court ruling to dismiss my application for judicial review of the Minister’s decision to cancel my visa, which means I cannot stay in Australia and participate in the Australian Open.”

“I respect the Court’s ruling and I will cooperate with the relevant authorities in relation to my departure from the country.”

“I am uncomfortable that the focus of the past weeks has been on me and I hope that we can all now focus on the game and tournament I love.”

“I would like to wish the players, tournament officials, staff, volunteers and fans all the best for the tournament.”

“Finally, I would like to thank my family, friends, team, supporters, fans and my fellow Serbians for your continued support. You have all been a great source of strength to me.”

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