Maltese designer donating 100 percent of clothing line proceeds to Ukraine charity

May 30 2022

Around 6.6 million refugees have so far fled Ukraine since Russia’s first attack on the country on February 24th 2022. The country’s ongoing conflict has brought the world together to physically and financially support its victims and this Maltese brand is pitching in.

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Forever Seeking is the brainchild of Maltese designer, videographer and creator Luke Bedford. The fashion brand is described as a ‘vision seeking to inspire’ and incorporates sleek, minimalist designs with modern visuals and the latest collection sends a message against war, with 100 percent of the proceeds going to The Red Cross to help anyone being affected.

As part of the launch campaign, the local designer took to the streets of Valletta to interact with as many people as possible that may take interest and understand the message, “as well as possibly meeting people who might have been affected themselves and have a story to share”, Bedford told Malta Daily.

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Beyond purchasing the collection, the brand’s page also has an open donation option if you want to contribute to the cause any further.

Kudos to Forever Seeking for such an initiative.

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Be part of the future through the sustainability conference for youth

Youths called on for sustainability conference by Energy and Water Agency

May 30 2022

A newly launched conference by the Energy and Water Agency is targeting youths interested in sustainability.

The conference aims at discussing themes that affect the everyday life and the future – including everything from green jobs to urban greening.

The Ministry for the Environment, Energy and Enterprise will be working together with the Energy and Water Agency to deliver this conference as part of the European Sustainable Development Week.

The conference will take place on the 1st of June at the Excelsior Hotel at 9:30. Those interested youths are encouraged to attend to discuss these important themes by sending an email on [email protected].

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Malta’s economy grew by 7.6% in first three months of 2022

May 30 2022

According to statistics published by the National Statistics Office (NSO), Malta’s economy saw a growth of 7.6% in the first three months of this year.

With substantial increases in private consumption, investment and net exportation, the news was welcomed by Prime Minister Robert Abela via Twitter, who tweeted:

In the first quarter, Malta’s economic growth was one and a half times that observed in the Euro area, with record level private consumption and investment. We will continue to support our economy’s resilience and build a new prosperity. – RA

— Robert Abela (@RobertAbela_MT) May 30, 2022

In a period of international challenges, including the war in Ukraine and the COVID-19 pandemic, the national good increased to around €3.8 billion. This means an increase of around €366.7 million – or approximately 11% – when compared to the same period last year.

This means that the first three months of 2022 is showing the same amount of growth as the first three months of 2019 – a period of time before the pandemic struck.

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Comino filled with deckchairs before visitors make their way to the island

May 30 2022

NGO Moviment Graffiti took to social media to raise concerns about the state of Comino as summer rolls in and beachgoers are expected to visit the little island in between Malta and Gozo.

The NGO revealed that its members took photos of Blue Lagoon at the end of the previous week. ‘Every inch of the bay is full of umbrellas and deckchairs belonging to a private company which took over the public bay.’

‘At the time the photo was taken, almost all deckchairs were still unoccupied’ said the NGO. It also pointed out that there is no guarantee that a visitor to the island has a place reserved on a deckchair, even if one pays for a spot.

‘A net of commerce which took over Blue Lagoon’, said the NGO. ‘And where are the authorities to address all this? Nowhere.’

‘The chaos transformed one of the most beautiful bays in Malta into an overcrowded, noisy and dirty hell. Comino, a Natura 2000 site protected by law, has been transformed into a private lido’ said the post.

‘Give us Comino back!’.

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