Maltese Doctor Helping Peruvians For Over 30 Years Raising Funds

Feb 2 2024

Fr. Raymond Portelli is a Maltese priest and doctor who has, for the past 30 years, been helping people in the city of Iquitos, Peru.

With over 30 patients everyday, Fr. Portelli and his team are doing all this work without any financial backing. They welcome patients from the poorest of society, with the parish offering medicine and medical exams to improve their lives.

Others in need of more serious medical care are cared for at a small hospital, with pensioners also living in their own respective home. The expenses, as one could imagine, are great.

Fr. Raymond Portelli is currently back in Gozo visiting his family and is taking the chance to raise awareness and financial support for the cause.

He is currently accepting cheques on his name, RAYMOND PORTELLI, and can be sent to 7, Grunju Street, Nadur, Gozo.

Other options include a bank transfer on BOV 124 1717 3013, or contact him on 99556375.

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Protesting Farmers Speak To Prime Minister Robert Abela

Feb 2 2024

Prime Minister Robert Abela met with and spoke to the protesting farmers as they took to Malta’s streets with their tractors as they protest the EU directives which they are stating harm their livelihoods.

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The 12km protest drive is being organised by the Għaqda Bdiewa Attivi and is directed at EU policies which farmers say are threatening their livelihoods.

Following similar protests happening all across Europe, the farmers are demanding a lowering in taxes as well as stronger import controls due to pesticide use.

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Adorable Moment Judge & 6 Year Old Contestant Share Hug

Feb 2 2024

During yesterday’s fourth episode of Brillanti, six year old auditioning contestant Victoria Farrugia shared a sweet moment with judge Marina Maniglio.

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After having a little costume mishap as it got tangled with a prop, Victoria still kept the show going on like a true professional.

Despite not passing on to the next round, the judges explained that they gave her a no just because they don’t want the difficulty of the competition to knock her confidence down.

Victoria is still however being considered for the Most Promising Performer award, meaning Victoria’s Brillanti journey not ending just yet.

Judge Marina went on stage to help her with her costume and the two shared two adorable hugs together.

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Traffic Delays As Maltese Farmers Protest Against EU Directives

MALTESE FARMERS HIT THE ROAD IN PROTEST AGAINST EU DIRECTIVES

Feb 2 2024

After gathering at the Ta’ Qali Vegetable Market, Maltese farmers hit Maltese roads for a 12km protest across the island against EU directives.

According to Maltese Roads Traffic Updates, drivers are urged to avoid various routes including Triq Pantar, Triq il-Belt Valletta Mosta, Triq il-Kbira Lija, Dun Karm Bypass, Msida, Triq Mikel Anton Vassalli and the surrounding areas.

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Speaking to MaltaDaily, a local farmer who joined the protest today explained why he will be demonstrating.

The 12km protest drive is being organised by the Għaqda Bdiewa Attivi and is directed at EU policies which farmers say are threatening their livelihoods.

Following similar protests happening all across Europe, the farmers are demanding a lowering in taxes as well as stronger import controls due to pesticide use.

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