Malta Draws Opponents for 2024/25 European Women’s Youth Championships Round 2

Dec 6 2024

This morning, UEFA conducted the draw for Round 2 of the 2024/25 European Women’s Youth Championships at its headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland. The draw has set the stage for the Malta Women’s National U-17 and U-19 teams as they prepare for their next steps in the competition.

The Malta U-17 team has been placed in Group B2, where they will face Bulgaria, Luxembourg, and Azerbaijan. The mini-tournament will be held in March 2025, with Azerbaijan serving as the host nation.

This group presents a competitive challenge for Malta’s young talent as they look to progress in the tournament.

Meanwhile, the Malta U-19 selection finds itself in Group B3, where they will compete against Kosovo, Latvia, and Kazakhstan.

Notably, Malta will host this mini-tournament, providing a home advantage for the national team. Matches are scheduled to take place on April 1st, 4th, and 7th of 2025.

These draws mark a crucial phase in the development of Malta’s youth football, offering both teams an opportunity to showcase their skills on an international stage.

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Tyson Fury Poses With VisitMalta Ring Rail

Dec 6 2024

Ahead of his much anticipated fight against Oleksandr Usyk, world renowned boxer Tyson Fury posted a photo in the ring with the emblem of VisitMalta on the ring’s outer guardrails.

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Menacingly posing and ready for a spectacular fight, Fury has been training for this moment in Malta, being spotted by various locals as he jogged and worked out.

The “Gypsy King” recently lost his undefeated record to Usyk, who now holds the undisputed heavyweight champion title. Despite the setback, Fury has vowed to come back stronger, confidently stating he will knock out Usyk in their next bout.

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Malta Records Highest Increase In Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Dec 6 2024

Malta has recorded the highest increase in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions among EU member states, according to data published by the European Environment Agency (EEA).

Emissions from key sectors such as domestic transport, buildings, agriculture, small industry, and waste have risen by over 30% since 2005.

This increase significantly outpaces that of other countries like Cyprus and Bulgaria, which saw rises of around 5%.

The report highlights that Malta, along with nine other EU countries, has exceeded its GHG emission limits for 2023.

This comes as Malta aims to reduce emissions to more than 20% below 2005 levels by 2030, a target that appears increasingly challenging given the current trajectory.

In a statement, PN Shadow Minister for Climate Change Eve Borg Bonello expressed concern over the statistics, describing the rise in emissions as deeply troubling but not surprising.

She highlighted the need for transparency and concrete action, urging the government to conduct a full audit of climate policies, allocate resources to reduce emissions in critical sectors, and provide regular updates on progress.

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Melita Helps Lifecycle Stay Connected in Southern Africa

Dec 6 2024

Melita Business – the leading business telecommunications provider in Malta – once again supported the Lifecycle Challenge through the provision of SIM cards and data connectivity for the riders and back up teams. This year participants cycled from Gaborone in Botswana all the way to Cape Town, South Africa.

Titled the “Journey of Good Hope”, this year’s 2,000 kilometre ride along the Southern Kalahari desert and down towards the famous Garden Route, to the Cape of Good Hope, raised both funds and awareness for individuals suffering from renal failure. The LifeCycle Foundation, the sole charity in Malta dedicated to supporting renal patients has organised challenges crossing 53 different countries since being set up in 1999. These have raised nearly €4 million.

Malcolm Briffa Chief Officer, Business and IoT at Melita said, “The Lifecycle Foundation has been supporting patients suffering from renal failure, as well as scientific research into its causes and possible cures, for 25 years. We are happy to be able to help the cyclists, keeping them in touch with their support teams in Southern Africa as well as friends and family in Malta and across the world.”

In addition to the connectivity provided by Melita Business during the 10-day cycling challenge, The Melita Foundation has made a donation to the Renal Unit to cover the cost of waterproof catheter covers. More information on the Lifecycle Foundation is available at https://lifecyclefoundation.com/

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