Malta’s Very First Drone Delivery Service Could Begin In Next Few Weeks

Oct 17 2024

Exciting developments are underway in Malta, with the country set to launch its very first drone delivery service in the coming weeks.

The service, spearheaded by the company Flying Zero, will initially focus on transporting medical supplies between hospitals, significantly reducing delivery times.

The drones will connect the St. James Hospitals located in Sliema and Żejtun, cutting the usual 20-minute drive down to just a seven-minute flight.

Flying Zero has spent over two years rigorously preparing for this moment, conducting extensive testing of its drones in Ta’ Qali throughout the summer.

The next step involves demonstrating the drones’ capabilities to Transport Malta, which will grant final authorization if the trials are successful.

Alexander Esslinger, the company’s CEO and a former commercial pilot, emphasized the potential impact on Malta’s logistics and the environment, stating, “Flying Zero represents a new era for Malta’s logistics, offering speed, efficiency, and a significant reduction in carbon emissions.”

In addition to medical deliveries, the company plans to expand its services to include port-to-ship deliveries, providing quick access to supplies for ships anchored at sea, as well as retail and e-commerce deliveries.

If successful, the initiative could mark a significant shift towards faster and greener logistics in Malta.

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Former OneDirection Star Liam Payne Found Dead

Oct 17 2024

State police in Argentina have confirmed the death of former One Direction member Liam Payne in Buenos Aires.

According to local reports from the news outlet La Nacion, the 31-year-old singer was found deceased after a fall from the third floor of a hotel.

Emergency services were called to the scene, but Payne was pronounced dead shortly after, as authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Payne played a massive role in many people’s lives around the world whether it be for his work with his mates in OneDirection or even his solo work.

Rest in peace Liam 🕊️

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Bernard Grech Joins Crowd at Valletta Vigil for Daphne

Oct 16 2024

On the seventh anniversary of the assassination of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, Nationalist Party leader Bernard Grech and his wife, Anne-Marie, joined family members, friends, and supporters in Valletta to pay tribute to the slain journalist. The crowd gathered to honour Caruana Galizia’s legacy and demand justice, with many still feeling that accountability for her death remains elusive.

The protestors, chanting slogans like “Mafia”, “Corrupt”, “Daphne was right”, “7 years without justice”, and “Criminals”, filled the streets, making their voices heard. Civil society organisations ‘Repubblika’ and ‘Occupy Justice’, long-time advocates for justice in Caruana Galizia’s case, played a significant role in organising the rally.

BAs the leader of the opposition, Grech has consistently called for greater transparency and accountability, particularly in cases of corruption, which Caruana Galizia investigated before her murder.

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People Rally in Valletta 7 Years After Assassination of Daphne Caruana Galizia

Oct 16 2024

On the seventh anniversary of the assassination of Maltese journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, hundreds gathered in Valletta to honour her memory and demand justice.

Family members, friends, and supporters took to the streets, paying tribute to the investigative journalist who was killed in a car bomb explosion on October 16, 2017. The crowd, united in calls for accountability, chanted phrases such as “Mafia”, “Corrupt”, “Daphne was right”, “7 years without justice”, and “Criminals”.

Civil society organisations ‘Repubblika’ and ‘Occupy Justice’ played a prominent role in organising the demonstration, continuing their long-standing fight for justice in Caruana Galizia’s name.

Nationalist Party leader Bernard Grech was also in attendance, standing in solidarity with the calls for accountability. Despite the ongoing investigations, many in Malta still believe that justice has not been fully served.

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