Maltese youth among highest in EU to live with their parents over 30 years of age

Aug 13 2021

The Maltese have ranked among the highest of Europeans most likely to live with their parents over 30-years of age. According to a new Eurostat report, Malta has ranked third in a list ranking the highest age range in which youth leave their parents’ homes for 2020. Alongside Italy, Malta’s average age of leaving their parents’ homes ranked at 30.2, third only to Croatia (32.4) and Slovakia (30.9).

Portugal followed suit at 30.0, with the lowest ages in Sweden (17.5), Luxembourg (19), and Denmark (21.2). Men were reportedly also more likely to stay longer in their parents’ nomes than women. In the EU on average, men left the parental household at the age of 27.4 years and women at 25.4 years. Women moving out of the parental household earlier than men was noticed in all countries.

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Photo Source: Eurostat FB, The Telegraph

101 COVID-19 cases registered with 119 recoveries

54 COVID-19 cases registered with 57 recoveries

Aug 13 2021

Malta has registered 101 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours from 3,597 swab tests, while 119 patients have recovered. No deaths were registered in the past 24 hours. This information was announced by the official Facebook page of Malta’s Ministry for Health.

As of Thursday 12th August 2021, 782,600 vaccine doses were administered of which 407,171 were 1st doses. 403,015 people are currently fully vaccinated.

To date, Malta has registered 35,192 COVID-19 cases in total, of which: 33,644 have recovered, 429 died and 723 are still active.

Mater Dei Hospital is currently treating a total of 36 COVID-19 positive patients, four of whom are in the ITU. The average age of yesterday’s cases was 42.

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Unlucky streak continues for Maltese teams in Europe

Aug 13 2021

Yesterday night, Maltese team Hibernians were only 1 minute away from a historic result that would have seen them qualify to the playoff round of the UEFA Conference League. Irish referee Rob Hennessy however was met with a lot of criticism for most of his decisions with many fans asking if the referee had an agenda against the Paolites.

Not every game starts off with a penalty in the 45th second of the game, but the referee still pointed to the spot, despite the foul being very soft. It was pointed out how in some games it wouldn’t even be considered a penalty but the referee had a different opinion. The penalty was for nothing though as Hibernians keeper Ibrahim Kone saved it. The first half was filled with yellow cards to Hibernians players albeit most were quite controversial.

The second half didn’t start well for Hibernians either, as a mistake from captain Andre Agius led to Riga’s first goal. Attacker Jurgen Degabriele then levelled up the game, with a nice low curling shot. Later on in the game, Jurgen Degabriele scored what seemed a perfect goal, but was somehow was deemed an offside by the Irish team of referees. A red card for attacking midfielder Jake Grech and 7 minutes of extra added time were the following controversial referee decisions. Riga then broke Hibs’ hearths when they scored in the 96th minute.

Immediately after the goal, a Riga player went to provoke the Hibernians staff which led to fights and ultimately a red card for Hibs’ manager Stefano Sanderra and one of the players on the bench. The goal forced extra time, and in extra time the Latvian champions scored 2 goals to secure the tie.

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What should have been a historic night for Maltese football ended in chaos. The Hibernians players and staff should be proud of their achievements, knowing they were 1 minute from creating history.

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Heartbreaking tribute by Geordie Muscat’s future wife following his sudden passing

Aug 13 2021

Despite having plans to marry in 2022, Gozitan soldier Geordie Muscat’s sudden passing shocked the island and broke the hearts of his family, friends and soon-to-be wife Jessica Rae. In remembrance of the caring and determined 27-year-old soldier, Rae posted a heart-breaking post, detailing how many plans they had in store and how she will always remember him no matter what.

She opened her tribute by stating how she truly believes that our loved ones remain alive within us all as long as we reminisce about the beautiful memories with them. This is how she seeks to keep Geordie alive as he has been the source of her joy so many times in her life.

She opened up how many nights they spent together, looking longingly into each other’s eyes and repeating each other’s names; ‘Jessica Rae’ and Geordie Qaxxuri.’ She revealed that the thing she misses most are the little acts of love and kindness that Geordie did, such as waking her up in the morning through song or calling her before heading off to work. Despite being an unexpected romance, Jessica grew to love him and what he loved as she was inspired by his determination for his passions.

Despite their plans to marry were set for 2022, Rae revealed how she had already married him in her heart. Her wish was for him to see her in her white wedding dress. She also stated how she still found a loving family through Geordie’s own relatives, parents and siblings. She stated that the grief gradually passes, but the love she had for him will remain eternal.

Mae concluded her solemn tribute by calling for people to remember his joy, his pranks, photos of them with Geordie and all other possible recollections they have of him in order to keep him alive.

Rest in Peace Geordie Muscat.

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Photo Source: Jessica Rae FB