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Massive jellyfish army floods San Tumas Bay

Massive jellyfish army floods San Tumas Bay
May 25 2023 Share

A video and images shared by Facebook user Lino Axiak show a massive amount of purple jellyfish having flooded parts of San Tumas Bay. 

The video was shared with audiences yesterday, racking up several reactions by locals awaiting for their time to jump into the water. 

Many grew concerned about the amount of jellyfish spotted around the islands, saying that it could mean that summer 2023 might mean lots of stings and less swimming. 

MaltaDaily had spoken to marine biologist Alan Deidun, who said that we should expect lower levels of stinging jellyfish as we get deeper into summer. 

Deidun explained how winter of the previous year was more intense, with more rain and cold. This meant that the jellyfish hatched later and thus flooded the beaches during the summer.

Despite being slightly early to tell, this year indicates that jellyfish are already among us and could therefore not be present during summer 2023. This does not mean there won’t be any jellyfish, but a lesser amount can be expected Deidun explained. 

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Man arrested for stealing Lot 61 donation box

Man arrested for stealing Lot 61 donation box
May 25 2023 Share

Police investigations led to an arrest of a 35-year-old man a few hours after he allegedly stole a donation box from a Valletta coffee shop.

Prior to the arrest, Lot 61 Coffee Roasters MT took to social media to warn Valletta businesses of the thief. 

‘If anyone knows him please let us know. He just stole our donation box’ wrote the coffee outlet, attaching images of the man in question via CCTV cameras. 

The man was arrested at around 2000hrs and is to be taken to court at around 1200hrs today, Thursday 25th May. 

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700 disability advocates call on the EU to ensure “Nothing about them without them”

May 25 2023 Share

The Malta Federation of Organisations Persons with Disability (MFOPD) made a significant impact at the 5th European Parliament of Persons with Disability.

The event, which took place in the hemicycle of the European Parliament in Brussels, brought together 600 disability advocates from across the European Union to discuss the advancement of disability rights within the EU.

During the event, Gayle Mugliette represented MFOPD and delivered a powerful speech. She shared her positive personal experience of being supported by a Personal Assistant and expressed her hope that all individuals with disabilities would have access to such assistance without encountering any obstacles. She also highlighted a concerning issue in Malta: some persons with disabilities are still unable to exercise their right to vote in secrecy.

The European Parliament of Persons with Disability marked a significant milestone with the adoption of the European Disability Forum’s Manifesto on the 2024 European Elections.

This manifesto serves as a roadmap for the European Disability Forum’s campaign for next year’s elections and emphasises the movement’s demands to be fully involved in the political process.

Key elements of the manifesto include ensuring the right to vote and stand as candidates for persons with disabilities in European elections, the establishment of strong services focusing on disability rights within EU institutions, the creation of a new European agency for accessibility, the adoption of an EU-wide Disability Card for mutual recognition of disability status, and the introduction of legislation to guarantee the availability and affordability of assistive technologies.

Additionally, the manifesto emphasises the need for further protection of women and girls with disabilities, support for Ukrainians with disabilities, and the inclusion of disability considerations in the EU’s budget, green transition, and digital transformation.

The participation of the Malta Federation of Organisations Persons with Disability at this event reflects their dedication to advocating for the rights of persons with disabilities at both the national and European levels. 

Photo Source: EDF / MOFPD

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Richest people in Malta live in Sliema, Swieqi and Naxxar

Richest people in Malta live in Sliema, Swieqi and Naxxar
May 25 2023 Share

According to information tabled in parliament by Finance Minister Clyde Caruana, the richest people living in Malta reside in Sliema, Swieqi and Naxxar. 

Tax declarations for 2021 show that a total of 4,900 people declared an income of over €100,000 a year in 2021. 

Sliema topped the list with the most individuals, with 526 declaring over the amount. Swieqi followed suit at 354 residents and Naxxar placed third with 330 individuals. 

On the other hand, only two people declared over €100,000 or more in Senglea and Għasri in 2021. 

Minister Clyde Caruana was responding to a parliamentary question made by PN MP Jerome Caruana Cilia. 

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