Malta was the hottest place in Europe yesterday as heat wave persists

Jun 26 2022

According to various weather news portals, the Maltese islands were the hottest spot in Europe yesterday, Saturday 25th June, with a temperature of 38°C.

Malta is currently experiencing the second heat wave of summer 2022, and the temperatures have been continuously climbing to more scorching temperatures.

The weather today is not set to give us any respite as the temperatures are set to feel like 37 degrees Celsius, with a low of 24°C. And it will only get worse, as the week ahead is set to bring in temperatures burning at 39°C for Tuesday and Wednesday.

Malta is but one of many countries experiencing such scorching heat as many European countries also battle fires caused by the extreme weather patterns, which many experts are blaming climate change for.

Such conditions always come with warnings by the health authorities to stay safe, avoid the sun when at its peak, wear sunscreen and stay as hydrated as possible. Contact health authorities in case of any medical emergencies related to the heat.

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Massive altercation as gang attacks bouncers outside Havana Club

Jun 26 2022

A group of men at Paceville were filmed attacking the bouncers standing guard outside Havana Club Malta.

The altercation quickly escalated as one of the assailants picked up and tossed a barrier at the bouncers and the crowd in the vicinity. Sources have revealed that these are the same ‘gang members’ who attacked the club around two years ago.

At the time of the incident there was no police presence in the vicinity. Club management from various establishments have been crying for help from the respective authorities to provide more security.

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Club owner and managing director told MaltaDaily that more police presence in this major busy clubbing street and such a situation could have easily been avoided if there was more police presence in the area.

He said he has advised authorities about these threats many times before, and though they have increased the RIU patrols recently, it’s still not enough to cover the area.

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8 baby sharks rescued and released from Maltese fish-markets

Jun 26 2022

Taking to social media, marine biologist and environmentalist Thais Amaral shared the touching moment 8 baby sharks, rescued from egg cases in females caught at Maltese fish markets, were released back into the sea.

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‘There are days when my heart overflows into an ocean’ she said, going on to reveal that the 8 baby sharks were of the small spotted cat shark and nurse hound species.

She also revealed that a new milestone was reached as 350 sharks have so far been rescued and released back where they belong ‘thanks to the endless efforts of the volunteers.

The children participating in the release also wrote a message to the future of the sharks released, with notes saying ‘I hope I see you again’, ‘Have fun swimming in the sea’ and ‘I love you shark.’

12-year-old girl reported missing in Gozo

Jun 26 2022

Local police have issued a search call for Sharona Grima, a 12-year-old girl who was reporting missing to the police.

She was last seen in Xagħra, Gozo area on the 22nd June, 2022.

If you have any information about this person, please send the Malta Police Force a private message or call the Police GHQ, even in anonymity, on 21 224001/119 or at the nearest Police Station.

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