Inspections Carried Out On 95 Y-Plate Cars By Transport Malta

Jul 3 2023

Transport Malta organised roadside inspections on Saturday evening, stopping 95 vehicles with Y-number plates and issuing 8 contraventions for abuses ranging from drivers without licensed tags to illegal parking.

Inspections on the promenade were also carried out, with over 40 fines being issued for abuses over e-scooter use. This effort was also backed with foot patrols along the Sliema/St Julians promenade.

Transport and Infrastructure Minister Aaron Farrugia shared the news on social media, saying that the empowering of enforcement will make sure that no abuses are tolerated.

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Road Rage As Fight Breaks Out In Swieqi

Jul 3 2023

A video sent to this newsroom shows yet more road rage breaking out on Maltese roads after an accident almost occurred in Swieqi.

The fight allegedly occurred after one motorist nearly hit another in Triq Sant Andrea, Swieqi, leading to a brief altercation between the commuters.

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The video has prompted yet more calls for traffic enforcement on our roads as traffic accidents and fatalities only seem to be on the increase.

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Humans Over 300 Times More Dangerous Than Sharks

Jul 3 2023

We’ve all sort of known how dangerous humans are in terms of impact when compared even to the largest predators on the planet, including great whites.

However, scientists officially placed a number of the danger scale we pose to the creatures we share Earth with. According to research published in Communications Biology and later reported by BBC, humans are hundreds of times more dangerous to all other animals around them.

Analysing data on almost 50,000 different wild animals – from birds, reptiles, fish, mammals and amphibians – it was found that humans use or trade 14,663 species and are driving 39% of these fauna to extinction.

14,663 species means a third of all vertebrates (animals with a backbone and the aforementioned groups), making us up to 300 times more dangerous than lions, tigers and sharks.

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Rebecca Buttigieg Addresses Over 2 Million At Madrid Pride March

Jul 3 2023

Just a few weeks before Malta hosts EuroPride Valletta 2023, Parliamentary Secretary for Reforms and Equality, Rebecca Buttigieg, participated actively in the Pride March in Madrid. After the traditional march with activists, where more than two million people flooded the streets of the Spanish capital, Parliamentary Secretary Rebecca Buttigieg was invited to address this event, considered one of the largest demonstrations in the world.

The Parliamentary Secretary expressed her honour to be in Madrid to continue promoting equal rights for everyone and celebrating the diversity of every individual. She praised Madrid as a city that offers a sense of unity and safety for the LGBTIQ+ community, just as our country does today. “Ten years ago, Malta was considered one of the most conservative states in Europe, but with significant legislative reforms, it is now widely regarded as a leader in this field,” said Parliamentary Secretary Rebecca Buttigieg.

She stated that the Maltese government is committed to further strengthening LGBTIQ+ rights, not only in legislation but also in our culture and values. “Tolerance is not enough. We want a society that embraces,” said Parliamentary Secretary Buttigieg. While encouraging everyone to visit Malta for EuroPride between the 7th and 17th of September, the Parliamentary Secretary emphasised that the message of these demonstrations is a fundamental aspect in favour of the dignity and recognition of the identity of individuals without judgment or exclusion.

“Your participation in Malta’s EuroPride is an opportunity for everyone to be part of history as active citizens in this movement working towards a more inclusive Europe. Join us to celebrate our capital city with the vibrant colors of unity and pride. Together, we will build lasting memories,” concluded Parliamentary Secretary Rebecca Buttigieg.

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