Malta’ Cleansing Division begins cleaning & maintenance in the wake of Storm Helios

Feb 10 2023

Mere hours after Storm Helios hit the Maltese Islands with strong winds, heavy rainfall and flash flooding, the island’s cleansing and maintenance division Clean Malta started their efforts to make Malta’s streets more accessible.

With coordination from Clean Malta Director Ramon Deguara, the cleansing and maintenance team attempted to control flooded streets, swept public areas, cleaned and maintained many of Malta’s rubble walls and gave their utmost to spruce up Malta’s streets in the wake of the strong storm.

In a recent social media post, the division stated that nature shows and reveals what we, as a people, are doing wrong, and that it is our duty to keep the streets clean and dispose our our waste properly.

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Popeye Village closed after large boulder falls onto park site on Thursday

Feb 10 2023

The Heritage Parks Federation Ranger Unit has appealed for caution from the public after a large boulder fell onto the Popeye Village park site on Thursday.

The HPF Ranger Unite called upon the public to stay away from any cliff edges during this weather, with the team checking for any damages and dangers at the park boundary soon after.

Popeye Village has been reportedly closed until further notes, with many including the HPF Rangers Unit reiterating that the public’s safety is their own responsibility, highlighting the importance of taking safety precautions and recognising any potential risks.

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Turkey-Syria death toll surpasses 21,000 as earthquakes cause devastating destruction

Feb 10 2023

Over 21,000 deaths have been registered in Turkey and Syria, with tens of thousands sustaining injuries in the aftermath of a magnitude 7.8 earthquake which struck on Monday.

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Search and rescue teams from all over the world, including Malta’s own Civil Protection Department dispatch, have come together to attempt to pull any survivors from the devastating scenes of the earthquakes.

In some cities, thousands came together in moments of joy as rescuers pulled survivors and children from under the rubble but despite this, various groups and authorities have claimed that hope is fading.

Those who were lucky to survive now face what has been dubbed as a “secondary disaster”, having to deal with homelessness in weather conditions dubbed ‘worsening and horrific’ by the World Health Organisation.

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Anyone who wishes to contribute or donate can get in touch with the Turkish Embassy in Malta or the Civil Protection Department, amongst others.

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Cristiano Ronaldo scores his first hat-trick for Al-Nassr

Feb 10 2023

Cristiano Ronaldo reached another milestone in his illustrious career yesterday, as he scored his first hat-trick for Saudi Arabian team Al-Nassr. The Portuguese star was in top form as he led his side to a comfortable 4-0 victory over Al-Wehda.

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In addition to his hat-trick, Ronaldo’s first goal of the match also marked his 500th club career goal. This achievement further solidifies the 38-year-old’s status as one of the greatest footballers to ever do it, having already scored over 800 goals across his senior club and international career.

Ronaldo, who joined Al-Nassr in the summer of 2021, has made a strong start to his stint in Saudi Arabia, netting a total four goals in yesterday’s game against Al-Wehda. His hat-trick yesterday is a clear indication that he still has plenty of quality to offer, and fans are eagerly anticipating more memorable moments from the veteran striker.

Yesterday’s victory solidifies Al-Nassr’s place at the top of the Saudi Pro League table with 37 points, with Al-Shabab in close second with the same amount of points.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s latest feat serves as a reminder of his continued impact on the sport and his ability to continue scoring goals at the highest level.

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