Maltese second among EU countries who drink the most soft drinks

Jul 27 2021

Statistics published by Eurostat revealed how Maltese have been ranked as second in a list of EU countries who consume the most soft drinks. Based on information collected since 2019, Malta was only second to Belgium. The survey revealed how 9% of over-15s stated they drink soft drinks on a daily basis, whereas 6% consume soft drinks between 4 to 6 times a week. 9% take soft drinks between 1 to 3 times weekly.

Belgians, in first place, drink the most soft drinks with 20% stating that they did this daily. Malta was followed by Germany, Hungary, Poland and Bulgaria at around 12%. Women were found to drink more soft drinks than men, with 17% of women drinking soft drinks daily compared to 7% of men. In terms of age, the 15 to 24 age group consume the most soft drinks at 14%. The age group who drinks the least soft drinks is ages over 75. Estonians reported the least amount of soft drinks consumed daily at 2%.

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Hamrun Spartans celebrate their passionate fans with stunning orchestral anthem

Jul 27 2021

Hamrun football fans have received an orchestral anthem celebrating their passion for Hamrun Spartans. Called, ‘Gieh il-Passjoni Dejjiema’ and composed by Mro. Pawlu Borg, the song basks in the football team’s recent victory in wining the BOV Premier League for the first time in 30 years.

The video was shot at the Victor Tedesco Stadium and features a hand-picked orchestra by the maestro. Some familiar faces make up the choir of voices, including recent Muzika Muzika winner Glen Vella, as the instruments deliver a soundscape which will surely imprint itself in the minds of the loyal fans of Hamrun Spartans.

Hamrun Spartans’ recent change in management and a determined work and performance ethic earned them several victories. Apart from the league, the team landed 3 awards by the Malta Football Association, with footballer of the year going to Matthew Guillaumier and coach of the year to Mark Buttigieg. Jorge Ailton Soares, also with Hamrun Spartans, earned Foreign Player of the Year.

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Teenagers dominate women’s Olympic street skateboarding

Jul 27 2021

During yesterday’s street skateboarding final held at the Ariake Urban Sports Park, three youths made a name for young athletes as all three podium finishes were occupied by teenagers. Skateboarding, a new Olympic sport which made it’s debut this summer, has rocked the world because of the amount of teenagers taking part and dominating in the sport.

Yesterday’s women’s street final will go down in history as it resulted in the youngest podium in Olympic history. The final was won by Momji Nishiya, a 13-year-old Japanese skateboarder who is now known as the second youngest athlete to ever win a Gold medal. The youngest ever was Marjorie Gestring an American diver who achieved this feat in the 1936 Berlin Olympics. The podium finishes were completed by Rayssa Leal, a-13-year-old Brazilian who would have became the youngest ever Gold medal recipient had she won, and Funa Nakayama an exciting 16-year-old Japanese skateboarder who has competed in many other tournaments down the years.

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This achievement may further encourage youth to compete and take part in sports and in this instance, skateboarding which certainly has a future in all Olympics held going further and also shows how much teenagers can achieve if they work hard.

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Three year jail sentence for Somali human trafficker

Woman who beat husband with rolling pin and kettle released on bail; which victim offered to withdraw

Jul 27 2021

A Somali resident of Zabbar named Omar Adam, 26, has been sentenced to three years in prison after admitting to human trafficking charges. Charged before magistrate Ian Farrugia this morning by police Inspector Karl Roberts, Adam was accused of having assisted people in entering or leaving the island illegally for money. He did so on the 20th of July 2021 and in the preceding months.

Adam was also charged with assisting an illegal entry into Malta, making false declaration in a public document and filing a false report with the police. In view of the admission, three years in jail was given as sentence by the court.

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Photo Source: Kamra tal-Periti