Local Professional Female Footballers Granted Maternity Leave

Sep 5 2023

The Malta Football Association’s executive board has granted professional female football players the right to maternity leave within the duration of their contracts, following the approval of new regulations.

Additionally, clubs now have the flexibility to register a replacement player outside the regular registration periods when a female player takes maternity leave.

These progressive regulations align with FIFA’s commitment to promoting gender equality and supporting women in their athletic careers. They ensure that any club’s unilateral contract termination based on a player’s pregnancy, maternity leave, or related rights is deemed unjustified.

These rules afford female athletes certain rights during pregnancy, including determining their access to sporting services based on medical advice, offering alternative employment opportunities, ensuring the right to return to sports activities, and supporting the option to breastfeed.

These measures collectively create an inclusive and nurturing environment for female professionals in the sports industry.

The first session of the Malta FA Executive Board for the 2023/24 season convened at the Centenary Hall following its election during the July General Assembly, with a two-year mandate. The board’s primary responsibility is to steer the strategic and regulatory direction of Maltese football.

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Is Malta REALLY Queer & Trans-Friendly? KNŻ Survey Attempts to Uncover Truth

Sep 5 2023

Malta is considered to be one of the most queer-friendly places in the world, with our tiny Mediterranean island being a frontrunner with regards to LGBTIQA+ rights across Europe.

Despite the fact that our nation is ranked first on the Rainbow Europe Map & Index, apart from welcoming EuroPride 2023 to our shores in just a few days, it’s always a good idea to be aware of where your country stands and what you can do to make it better.

That’s why Malta’s very own youth council Kunsill Nazzjonali taż-Żgħażagħ (KNŻ) is conducting a survey about LGBTIQA+ rights in Malta.

Now’s your chance to voice your concerns and address real issues and situations happening in the country right now in attempt to further understand the country’s progress with regards to equality and rights. By answering a few simple questions and commenting on Malta’s inclusivity, its status as a safe space for queer people and Malta’s tolerance to expression, you can build the bridge to a safer, more tolerant country.

You can find the survey by visiting this link so don’t miss out on your chance to contribute.

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EuroPride Venue Change Due To Bad Weather

Sep 5 2023

EuroPride 2023 organisers have announced that the opening ceremony and after party have been moved to MFCC Ta’ Qali due to the forecasted bad weather.

The event, set for Thursday September 7th, has been moved so that those attending can celebrate and dance safely due to the reported storm.

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Sliema Waterpolo Pitch Flooded Ahead Of Forecasted Storm

Sep 5 2023

As Malta braces for another few days of stormy weather, the Sliema waterpolo pitch was flooded after it was hit by strong waves and winds ahead of ‘Thunderstorm Daniel.’

A video shared to this newsroom and being forwarded on social media shows waves crashing into the Sliema pitch on Tuesday, with the deckchairs getting swept away by the waves.

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The Meteorological office has forecasted a stormy week ahead, with rain showers, high force winds and some lightning and thunder being expected.

The expected storm has also led to the postponement and reshuffling of events around the island, with even EuroPride organisers moving the opening ceremony and after party on Thursday will be moved to Ta’ Qali MFCC.

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