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January Babies Actually Get Less Gifts Than Others

January Babies Actually Get Less Gifts Than Others
Jan 17 2024 Share

People born in January receive fewer birthday presents than those born in other months, losing out on an estimated £1,120.11 in gifts over their lifetime, according to research by money.co.uk. 

One in 10 individuals admit to spending 34% less (£13.82) on January birthdays compared to other months. 

In the UK, the average adult is projected to spend £392 on birthday gifts in 2020, totaling nearly £26 billion for the UK. 

The highest spending is on partners (£91), followed by children (£72) and parents (£45).

The study also reveals a preference for mothers, with individuals spending 16% more (£6.78) on gifts for their mothers than for their fathers. 

Salman Haqqi, a personal finance expert at money.co.uk, suggests that the financial aftermath of Christmas prompts many to tighten their budgets in January, impacting birthday gift spending. 

He emphasizes the need for individuals to plan and budget not only for birthdays but also for other celebrations like weddings, christenings, and anniversaries. 

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New President Needs To Be Progressive, Says Prime Minister

New President Needs To Be Progressive, Says Prime Minister
Jan 17 2024 Share

On TVM, during an interview on XTRA with Saviour Balzan, Prime Minister Robert Abela outlined what kind of person he would like to see being elected as the new president of Malta.

Robert Abela said that the new President should be a progressive person distanced from conservatism as well as a person who

 

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can bring national unity. 

The Prime Minister said that his position as such will prevent him from going to the Opposition with a name that does not have these credentials. 

He added how he wants to see the Opposition making similar proposals for candidates, saying that Nationalist Leader Bernard Grech put forth proposals which his own parliamentary group rejected outright. 

He concluded by saying that this choice for a new president could help make those skeptical of politics understand that the parties are not fully entrenched in political back-and-forth.

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Bed Installation Outside Castille Remembers Femicide Victims

Bed Installation Outside Castille Remembers Femicide Victims
Jan 17 2024 Share

Following the murder of Sliema resident Sandra Ramirez, activist group ‘Young Progressive Beings’ took to Castille to set up an installation commemorating all those lost to femicide. 

The group set up a bed symbolising ‘not just where Sandra Ramirez was murdered, but the intimate spaces where many of these crimes have taken place, and the “trusted” people who were the perpetrators.’ 

‘We call on the government of Malta to prioritise the prevention of intimate partner violence and domestic violence, and bring the men who killed them to justice.’

The installation had the names of other victims of femicide written down, including Bernice Cilia, Rita Ellul and Paulina Dembska. The latter, Dembska’s, murder led to the crime of femicide being included in Maltese law.

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Jose Mourinho Dismissed From Roma After 2 And A Half Years

Jose Mourinho Dismissed From Roma After 2 And A Half Years
Jan 17 2024 Share

After a two-and-a-half-year tenure, Jose Mourinho has been dismissed from his role as Roma’s manager, with former captain Daniele De Rossi appointed as his replacement. 

The decision comes amid a series of setbacks for the Giallorossi, including a recent Coppa Italia elimination by city rivals Lazio, where Mourinho received a red card. 

Roma is currently ninth in Serie A, trailing league leaders Inter Milan by 22 points, having won only one of their last six league games.

Mourinho, who joined Roma in 2021, secured the Europa Conference League title in 2022 and led the team to the Europa League final last season. However, the 60-year-old’s contract was set to expire in June. De Rossi, announced as the successor, will reportedly manage until June, with the option for contract renewal based on performance.

Graham Potter and Antonio Conte were considered for the managerial role. 

The decision to part ways with Mourinho was not abrupt, with Roma owners Dan and Ryan Friedkin indicating a well-thought-out evaluation of the team’s recent performance. 

The club expressed gratitude to Mourinho, citing an immediate change as essential for the club’s best interests. The training session was canceled, signaling a shift in direction, and De Rossi will lead Roma in their upcoming match against Verona.

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