Maltese para-athlete raises over €43,000 after conquering rowing challenge

Jun 29 2022

Para-athlete Julian Bajada has successfully raised €43,750 in aid of the Malta Paralympic Committee after setting a daunting rowing challenge for himself.

Bajada became the first Maltese Paralympic Rower to reach the rowing distance of 28 kilometres, completing the challenge in 2 hours, 23 minutes and 33 seconds with hopes of contributing to the sport he practices and loves.

In a recent Facebook post, the local athlete stated that who couldn’t be more grateful for everyone’s support during the day and throughout the journey.

“The work starts now to make Paralympic Rowing in Malta a reality together with Siggiewi Rowing Club.”

Congratulations Julian!

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Photo Source: Julian Bajada Facebook

UK, US tourists & more to pay €7 charge when visiting EU as of 2023

Visiting EU countries will come at a charge as of 2023

Jun 29 2022

The European Union has just announced the end of free travel to its member states for non-EU citizens.

The much-anticipated visa waiver scheme, ETIAS, will kick on May 2023 and is reportedly different to the visa scheme as it is completed online and does not require biometric information.

European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) allows freedom of movement to EU travellers and residents but prompts payment from those coming from 600 countries around the world such as the US and UK, amongst many others.

The system is reportedly largely automated and approval will be granted within minutes for 95% of applicants; maximum approval time could be up to one month for ‘very exceptional cases’ and will cost €7 for those aged between 18 and 70.

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UK embraces e-cigarettes as anti-smoking tool as vape popularity grows in Malta

Jun 29 2022

A report addressed to the UK government by Dr. Javed Khan OBE argued that vaping is one the best ways of helping smokers quit.

‘The Khan Review: Making Smoking Obselete’ was published on June 9, 2022, with the report featuring an analysis and number of recommendations aimed at making the UK completely smoke-free by 2030.

Vaping is listed as the third in a series of government recommendations aimed at helping smokers break their habit, arguing that while vaping is not a ‘silver bullet solution’, it is “at least 50% and probably closer to 95% less harmful than a cigarette.”

Other recommendations include increased government investment, revised smoking age laws and extending smoking prevention education from the NHS. The report proposes that the legal smoking age is increase by one year every year until a generation is born that cannot ever meet the legal smoking age.

What do you make of this?

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Typically-Maltese activities to do on a public holiday

Jun 28 2022

Tomorrow’s a public holiday and you better believe that every single worker in Malta is looking forward to make the very best out of their day off. That being said, here are 5 typically-Maltese things to do on a public holiday.

Go to the beach

With the increase in temperatures and ongoing heatwave making relaxed outings quite a difficult task, going to the beach is the most obvious remedies to such conditions. Malta has a long list of gorgeous beaches with clear blue waters and golden sands so finding the right beach shouldn’t be that much of a problem.

Visit your grandparents

If you’re off tomorrow, you have literally no excuse to not spend a few hours with your family. Grandparents in particular are very limited on where they can go on a public holiday so whether you want to take them with you to the beach or just go to Nanna’s house and spend some time there, make sure you find the time.

Have a barbecue

One of the most iconic Maltese summer activities. Prepare some pink sausages, galletti, bigilla, burgers, brioche buns & beer and brace yourself for the most typically Maltese hangout of the summer. To be perfectly honest, there’s nothing quite like looking into the horizon and watch the sun set as you smell the summery aroma of burning charcoal and grilled meats.

Go to a party

Malta’s identity as a party island is growing every single year and organisers across the country seize the opportunity and make the best out of a public holiday by organising a few events here and there. Whether it’s chill cocktails with the squad or an all-out rave party, rest assured that you’ll find what you need on the rock.

Send this to your squad!

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