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Maltese Leaders Welcome Ukraine Ceasefire Agreement

Maltese Leaders Welcome Ukraine Ceasefire Agreement
Mar 12 2025 Share

Maltese political leaders took to social media to welcome the 30 day ceasefire agreement proposed by the US and accepted by Ukraine.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated he would present the proposal to Russia, emphasising that the decision now lay with Moscow, which has yet to respond publicly.

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola said that this is an important step towards peace.

‘The ball is in Russia’s court’, she continued. ‘Europe will continue to do its part so that this war ends and leads to real, just and lasting peace.’

On his part, Prime Minister Robert Abela said that he is convinced that peace is achieved through diplomacy. ‘This is Malta’s position, a strong advocate for peace. We hope for a permanent ceasefire’.

Opposition leader Bernard Grech also welcomed the agreement. ‘It is now up to Russia to do its part and bring an end to this war, ensuring lasting piece.’

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky described the ceasefire proposal as a “positive” step and urged the US to persuade Russia to agree.

The discussions in Jeddah marked the first formal meeting between Ukraine and the US since the heated confrontation between Zelensky and US President Donald Trump in Washington on 28 February.

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Serving Can’t? Short Clips Malta Chips In On Eurovision Dilemma

Serving Can't? Short Clips Malta Chips In On Eurovision Dilemma
Mar 12 2025 Share

A video shared to TikTok by ‘Short Clips Malta’ took a linguist explaining how, in British, some sounds are removed in certain words.

When it comes to the word ‘can’t’, the ’t’ sound is sometimes removed, ending up with a word that sounds a lot more like the Maltese ‘Kant’ – you know, the title of Miriana Conte’s Eurovision song.

‘So what’s the problem with the song word ‘Serving Kant?’

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#euro #maltatiktok #malta #tiktokmalta🇲🇹 #tiktokmalta #maltaisland #maltesers #servingkant #eurovision #eurovisionmalta #lovinmalta #maltadaily #vibefm #sidestreetmalta #maltasong #mirianaconte #kant #malta🇲🇹 @Miriana Conte

♬ original sound – Short Clips Malta

‘Shall we do it ‘Serving Can’t’ instead, the creator asked.

Yesterday, Tuesday 11th March, marked the deadline for all countries to submit their Eurovision entry songs in their final form ahead of the contest in Basel.

It is as of yet unknown what Miriana and her team will be doing about the ban – whether they’d be changing the word entirely, proceeding with legal action, or both.

We’ll have to wait and see!

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Source: Short Clips Malta

Government To Recommend Presidential Pardon For FreeHour Hackers

Mar 11 2025 Share

As previously announced by Prime Minister Robert Abela, the Cabinet of Ministers has reviewed the case of three students and a lecturer facing criminal charges for what has been described as ethical hacking of the student app FreeHour.

The Cabinet considered the public position taken by the alleged victim, as well as the fact that, at the time of the alleged offence, Malta had no specific policies or legislation regulating the identification of security vulnerabilities within organisational systems and networks.

Given these circumstances, the Government has decided to recommend to the President that a presidential pardon be granted to the individuals involved, effectively closing the case.

Furthermore, the Government highlighted the recent introduction of Malta’s National Coordinated Vulnerability Disclosure Policy, which was published in December 2024 following public consultation.

This policy establishes clear guidelines for ethical hacking and aligns with the European Parliament and Council Directive on strengthening cybersecurity measures across the EU.

The lecturer and students were formally informed of this decision during a meeting with Minister for Justice and the Reform of the Construction Sector, Jonathan Attard.

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Four Maltese Guys Prepare To Embark On Car Drive From Malta To Mongolia

Mar 11 2025 Share

Four Maltese adventurers—Karl Galea, Alexander Cauchi, Ben Spiteri, and Michael Mallia—are gearing up and getting ready for an extraordinary journey from Malta to Mongolia this summer in support of Hospice Malta.

Their expedition, titled Rotta Bla Kondotta, will see them travel to 19 countries in approximately 4–6 weeks, departing from Malta on 1st July.

Their mode of transport? Karl’s grandfather’s old Daihatsu Sirion.

The route will take them through Italy, Albania, Montenegro, Kosovo, Serbia, North Macedonia, Bulgaria, Turkey, Armenia, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Russia, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, China, and finally Mongolia.

Beyond the adventure, the team aims to immerse themselves in diverse cultures, sharing their experiences while raising awareness and funds for Hospice Malta.

Their mission is also to inspire other young adventurers to embrace challenges and support meaningful causes.

This ambitious journey is a testament to their determination, blending exploration with philanthropy.

As they prepare for this incredible feat, their efforts highlight the power of adventure-driven fundraising and the importance of stepping outside one’s comfort zone for a good cause.

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