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Malta confirms lowest rate of unemployment in history again

Malta confirms lowest rate of unemployment in history again
Aug 26 2021 Share

Prime Minister Robert Abela announced that Malta has registered the lowest amount of unemployment in the country’s history. Despite there being the risk of 50,000 people without work due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Abela highlighted how unity with businesses, institutions and workers yielded such positive results. The necessary measures were taken and now talks concern the need for more workers instead of high unemployment rates. 

In July, unemployment continued to decrease as the number of people registering for work was just above 1500. Statistics published by the NSO show how, when compared to the same month of last year, unemployment decreased by around 2,439. The unemployment rate in July of 2020 racked up towards 4,400 persons. 

Comparing unemployment month by month also shows a decrease, as in June the number of people unemployed stood at 1,711. This means unemployment was reduced by 169 people in just a month. Other notable differences are clear when it comes to age gaps, as the amount of people between the ages of 30 and 44 who are unemployed decreased by almost three times as much. 

The Prime Minister stated that such positive news shows that when it comes to other challenges, a government led by him has the credibility and will to address them. 

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People risking injury with new TikTok ‘Milk Crate Challenge’

People risking injury with new TikTok ‘Milk Crate Challenge’
Aug 26 2021 Share

Social media challenges which could potentially harm participants pop up and die down randomly, and the current trend involves milk crates and dangerous stunts. Videos with the hashtag #milkcratechallenge on TikTok have racked up more than 10 million views – but what does the challenge actually involve? Well, people stack up milk crates in a pyramid in order to form steps they can walk up. They will then attempt to walk up and down the construct as it gets more dangerous. 

The highlight of the videos is usually the fall, with people wobbling as they get closer to the top. Most of them end in complete destruction of the structure, with the person crashing onto the floor below. Some doctors have warned at the trend’s potential to really harm people. Some doctors even reminded those who might get injured doing the challenge that, due to the pandemic, there might not be a hospital bed for them. One woman managed to walk up and down the construct wearing heels, proving it is not technically impossible given the right balance…and dress code?


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Malta is getting a brand new LIDL in Haz-Zebbug

Malta is getting a brand new LIDL in Haz-Zebbug
Aug 26 2021 Share

German international discount retailer chain LIDL will be opening another outlet in the Haz-Zebbug area, with the building of the establishment having just been confirmed. 

The Planning Authority revealed that the Board was satisfied with the changes which were done to the pending application. The new supermarket will open in a zone which once landmarked a Cortis factory. The board was allegedly also satisfied with the studies which concerned the impact of increasing traffic in this principal road. 

Lidl has been present in Malta since 2008, opening its first store on the 24th of April in Santa Venera. This mark the 9th Lidl store opened on the Maltese islands.

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MotoGP driver marries step sister and is now expecting a baby

Aug 26 2021 Share

MotoGP rider Miguel Olivera has recently announced that he and his wife Andreia Pimenta are expecting a child. The couple were married on the 26th of July and announced that they will be expecting only a week ago. Miguel and Andreia have gone viral on social media because of the fact that they are step-siblings, as Andrei is the daughter of Miguel’s dad’s second wife.

 

 

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The couple kept  their relationship a secret for nearly 11 years, only to announce it to the public when they got married. In his post Miguel said “This weekend we made the most important curve of our lives. We sealed our love through marriage and we want to share it with you.”

Only 3 weeks passed by until more good news hit, as Miguel announced again on his Instagram that they are expecting a child. The KMT rider said “Our lives will carry out with a special company” and “A job that will last the rest of our journey. Anxious to meet you my love”  Many other riders and notable figures in motorsport, congratulated the Portuguese rider and wished him good luck in this incredible journey.

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