A video shared on TikTok by a local couple has gone viral, earning (as of writing this) 7 million views.
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The video has the boyfriend gifting his partner a promise ring, putting on the ring for his loved one himself in a short but adorable video.
Apart from 7 million views, the video racked up a whopping 529.8K likes.
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Taking to social media, Minister for Transport, Infrastructure and Public Works Chris Bonett revealed that, throughout last night, a number of Y-plate vehicles were suspended for not being compliant with the law.
‘We made it clear that abuse needs to stop’, wrote Bonett in a statement. ‘This principle will continue to guide our work in this sector.’
Transport Malta also issued a statement, revealing that the the vehicles were mostly suspended for not having an allocated space in a Public Service Garage.
‘Whilst ride hailing apps suspended every vehicle identified by TM, 12 vehicles were found out on the round without permission. The vehicles were confiscated.’
This follows 890 cabs out of 4,800 in operation being reportedly flagged for violating the Public Service Garage (PSG) policy requirements.
A fifth of Malta’s Y-plate cabs were thus ordered off the roads following multiple prior warnings and extended deadlines.
This crackdown follows a year-long effort to bring operators in line with the 2023 regulation, which required fleets to submit site plans for garages or off-street parking facilities.
While some operators failed to comply, others blamed an unresolved dispute between architects and transport authorities for delays in license renewals.
Transport Malta insists the enforcement will not affect ride prices, given the current post-holiday lull in demand. Questions have been sent to all three ride-hailing platforms for comment.
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Taking to their social media stories, newly revealed Big Brother Malta hosts Ryan and Josmar expressed their excitement of hosting the upcoming reality show set to hit Maltese television this month.
‘Sometime ago we received a call that left us completely speechless’, the two wrote in a joint statement.
‘Our first thought? It was surreal, overwhelming, and honestly, a little intimidating. But after some reflection, we knew we had to say YES.’
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‘Keeping this from our closest friends and family was one of the hardest things we’ve ever had to do’, they continued.
‘Big Brother isn’t just a TV show – it’s a phenomenon that connects people, stirs emotions and reflects the raw, unfiltered essence of humanity’.
The couple promised to step into this role with all the ‘love, passion, and authenticity’ that they can muster.’
‘So we are hope you’re ready, because we definitely are. The house is opening soon and remember: Big Brother will be watching EVERYTHING.’
The programme will air everyday at 20:45 on TVM and TVM+, with daily 24/7 stream on tvmi.mt and 24/7 coverage on GO Plus.
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The Ministry for Health and Active Ageing has announced the start of a collaboration between the Government and three private hospitals to outsource emergency services.
Minister Jo Etienne Abela stated that through this partnership, patients with non-complicated medical and surgical diagnoses will receive care at private hospitals, with the Government covering the costs.
He emphasised that this initiative will complement the services provided by Mater Dei Hospital. Patients with less complex conditions, including those requiring surgeries, will be treated in the private sector. This arrangement aims to allow Mater Dei Hospital to focus on serious cases, particularly those linked to seasonal illnesses, during the winter months.
Minister Abela explained that this is the first phase of the agreement, with patient transfers being coordinated by the Emergency Department at Mater Dei Hospital. A second phase will later be introduced, which will launch a new referral system for various emergency services in the country.
On the first day of this collaboration, two successful surgical procedures were already carried out at one of the private hospitals involved.
“This new system of collaboration between the Government and the private sector aims to improve the efficiency of emergency services while ensuring excellent care,” concluded Minister Abela.
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