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Malta’s President Joins 5 Others In Declaring Climate Emergency

Malta's President Joins 5 Others In Declaring Climate Emergency
Aug 3 2023 Share

The President of Malta George Vella has released a conjoined statement along with five other Heads of State of Mediterranean countries to declare a state of climate emergency. 

Along with the President of the Croatia Zoran Milanovic, President of Greece Katerina Sakellaropoulou, President of Italy Sergio Mattarella, President of Portugal Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa and President of Slovenia Nataša Pirc Musar, Vella said that it is our duty to establish concrete policies in this effort. 

The President pointed to the recent declaration by UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres that we have entered the era of global boiling. 

‘The effects are particularly notable in our region, the Mediterranean, which is being effected in severe ways, with risks of flooding, heat waves, fires and desertification.’ 

‘There is no more time to waste and there is no more room for political or economic compromises. It is crucial that the Mediterranean countries coordinate together and react, beginning a collective effort to stop and fix the effects of climate change.’

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Heavy Traffic Due To Santa Venera Collision

Heavy Traffic Due To Santa Venera Collision
Aug 3 2023 Share

A traffic accident in the Santa Venera tunnels area led to a massive congestion after two cars and a motorcycle were reportedly involved. 

An ambulance as well as CPD officers can be seen on site as investigations are ongoing. 

Drivers are being urged to avoid the area if possible. 

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Job Registration Decrease As Unemployment Drops

Job Registration Decrease As Unemployment Drops
Aug 3 2023 Share

In June 2023, the number of individuals registering for work was 875, showing a decline of 79 people compared to the same month in 2022.

According to data from Jobsplus for June 2023, there was a year-on-year decrease of 63 individuals registering under Part I of the unemployment register and a decrease of 16 individuals under Part II.

The decrease in registered unemployment was observed in most age groups except for those under 20 years old.

In terms of duration, there was a year-on-year decrease of 41 individuals registering for work for under 21 weeks and a decrease of 37 individuals registering for over one year. 

The number of individuals registering for work for 21 to 52 weeks saw a minimal decrease of -1.

In June 2023, the number of persons with a disability registering for work decreased by 23 compared to the previous year, with a total of 208 persons. Males accounted for 77.4% of the total registrants with a disability.

The majority of both male and female registrants on the unemployment register were seeking occupations as Clerical Support Workers, with 23.8% for males and 39.0% for females.

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Meet The (Invasive) Blue Swimmer Crab

Meet The (Invasive) Blue Swimmer Crab
Aug 3 2023 Share

Malta Ginger Mermaid, a local free diver and underwater photographer/videographer, gave us a glimpse at a Blue Swimmer Crab, an alien species in Maltese waters. 

The massive crab, with colourful punters and legs and a golden carapace, can be seen floating in the deep waters, it’s arms extended as it hurries on sideways. 

The species is unfortunately considered a very invasive species, with it’s population very difficult to control. It is a native of the Indian Ocean and Persian Gulf. 

And while it sports an omnivore diet, the crab itself is also exploited commercially for culinary reasons. 

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Source: @malta_ginger_mermaid