Lightning Flashes Across Malta In Evening Storm

Aug 29 2024

As an evening storm passed over the islands of Malta, photos and videos of the natural spectacle were shared all across social media.

Weather page ‘It-Temp Madwarna’ shared some of the images they received of the multiple lightning bolts zapping across the skies yesterday evening.

‘More than a thousand lightning bolts over Malta in a spectacle only nature knows how to offer. Enough energy to power 850,000 houses for a thousand days’, the page wrote.

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Photo Sources: Dylan Fiteni, Redeemer Saliba (via It-Temp Madwarna)

Maja & Antonio Represent Malta At Paris 2024 Paralympics

Aug 29 2024

Amongst the various paralympians convening in Paris for the official 2024 games were Maja Theuma and Antonio Flores proudly waving the Maltese flag.

The swimmer and runner carried the red and white with massive smiles through the streets in Champs-Elysées along with the Maltese contingent donning Charles & Ron.

The games are set to take place between August 28th and September 8th 2024.

Good luck Team Malta!

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45 Detained In Traffic Checks For Irregularly Living In Malta

Aug 29 2024

In recent days, 45 people from Albania, Nepal, Syria, Nigeria, Ghana, and Mali were detained by the police after being found living and working in the country irregularly.

These individuals were stopped during coordinated traffic controls carried out in various localities, including Raħal Ġdid and Burmarrad.

Charges were also brought against two drivers who were found driving without a valid driving license.

Transport Malta also removed from the road vehicles that were found without a license and insurance policy. Meanwhile, JobsPlus is also investigating individuals related to irregular employment of foreign workers.

Enforcement officers from Transport Malta, together with the police, also issued several fines to drivers for violations of traffic laws and/or in relation to vehicles that were not compliant with the law.

Officials from the Agency for Detention and Identity Services also assisted in these operations.

All the individuals found living irregularly in the country were held in a detention centre until they are repatriated to their country of origin or to a country where they can reside.

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Nicolette Ghirxi’s Lawyer Accuses FSWS Of Violating Murder Victim’s Data Privacy

Aug 28 2024

Dr. Joseph Borda, lawyer for Nicolette Ghirxi, has filed a complaint with the Data Protection Officer against the Foundation for Social Welfare Services (FSWS). This action follows FSWS’s publication of a document signed by Ghirxi, which declared her refusal to undergo a risk assessment. Borda criticized FSWS on Facebook, calling the release a violation of data protection laws and ethical standards.

FSWS released the document on August 27, 2024, amidst allegations that Ghirxi was discouraged from completing a risk assessment by police officials. These claims were supported by voice recordings reviewed by the Times of Malta, where Ghirxi indicated she was advised that her case would be considered less serious if assessed, due to the non-threatening nature of the messages.

Ghirxi’s signed form stated, “Presently, I don’t think that I am at risk. My report is based on insults and harassment. If anything new comes up, I will report.” Borda argued that FSWS’s publication of the form confirms the accusations that Ghirxi was dissuaded from the assessment and criticized FSWS for exacerbating the situation.

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