Joseph Muscat celebrates Labour Party victory; “Malta has spoken… again”

Mar 27 2022

Following many other Labour supporters, candidates and members, former Prime Minister and Labour leader Joseph Muscat has taken to social media to celebrate Labour’s third consecutive general election win.

Beyond a few campaign endorsements, Muscat remained relatively on the sidelines during this year’s election campaign. The former leader attended a number of Labour events to endorse candidates like Pieta mayor Keith Azzopardi Tanti as well as Chris Agius and Deo Debattista.

Earlier today, thousands of Labour supporters took to the streets of Malta for a number of street parties to celebrate the party’s ‘absolute majority’ electoral win.

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Elon Musk believes President Putin is even richer than him

Mar 27 2022

Elon Musk, who is officially registered as the richest man in the world and history, has expressed doubts saying that Vladimir Putin could be much richer than him.

The Tesla CEO became the wealthiest person in the world in 2021 but when speaking about Putin in an interview, he conceded that he thinks the Russian leader is far richer than him.

Musk has a net worth of around $263 billion, but the net worth of the Russian president has always been a bit of a mystery. Back in 2017, financier Bill Browder testified that he believes Putin to have accumulated $200 billion of ill-gotten gains.

He has also been linked to $1.4 billion palace on the Black Sea as well as a $4 million Monaco apartment. Considering his secluded the nature, Putin might just overcome Musk’s wealth.

Asked about the war, Elon said that it is surprising for him that in this day and age and he assumed that we moved beyond such things for the most part. ‘If you can get away with it, then this will be a message to other countries that perhaps they could get away with it too.’

Elon went on to say that the American government has done more than people may realise. ‘But it is important to do something serious. We cannot let Putin take over Ukraine. This is crazy.’

Musk proved to be extremely resourceful throughout the war as he rushed to Ukraine’s aid by deploying Starlink terminals so Ukrainians could access internet amid the invasion.

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Franco Debono suggests return to politics; “I am not afraid to roll up my sleeves”

Mar 27 2022

During a discussion panel broadcasted on Television Malta, lawyer and former politician Franco Debono hinted at a return to politics, stating that ‘he is not afraid to roll up his sleeves.’

In an opinion panel with statistician Vincent Marmara, lawyer & architect Robert Musumeci and a number of other guests, Debono addressed the recently-announced Labour victory and a number of shortcomings from both parties.

The criminal lawyers hint at another foray into politics is not the first one this year, publishing a cryptic Facebook post during the election campaign that ‘he is listening’ to the people’s comments and suggestions, with Bernard Grech himself saying that the door is always open to new people. On February 28, it was officially announced that Debono would not be contesting the 2022 election but the lawyer definitely has a renewed interest in local politics to say the least.

What do you make of these statements?

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Robert Abela gives first comment after landslide Labour Party win

During his short speech, Abela called for national unity following the significant electoral win.

Mar 27 2022

Moments ago, Prime Minister and Labour Party leader Robert Abela gave his first address following what is projected to be another landslide win for his party.

In his first reaction given to national broadcaster Television Malta, Abela stated it would not be prudent to comment on numbers but highlighted that works begin from tomorrow. During the entirety of Labour’s electoral campaign, he had stated that the more trust Labour secures in this year’s election, the more humble they will be.

During his short speech, Abela called for national unity following the significant electoral win.

The Naxxar counting hall erupted into chants and applause the very moment that Robert Abela stepped inside the building.

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