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Memorial For Liam Payne To Be Held In Valletta

Memorial For Liam Payne To Be Held In Valletta
Oct 20 2024 Share

A memorial gathering is being held in Valletta next week in honour of late One Direction member Liam Payne.

The event, set for the 26th – 27th of October at Triton Fountain, Valletta, is set to honour the memory of the late singer, mourned by both thousands of fans around the world and celebrities in the industry.

Created by Maya Caruana, the memorial has attracted the attention of many locals who intend to attend. The event is set to raise funds for the Richmond Foundation.

‘Those of you who wish to donate in person can do so by looking out for me, however those who can’t make it but still wanting to donate can do so via Revolut on 79419676 or via BOV Mobile on 99030619’, wrote Maya.

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Lad Goes Crazy As His Horse Wins Race

Lad Goes Crazy As His Horse Wins Race
Oct 20 2024 Share

Two Maltese horse keepers have been making the rounds online with their videos recently, with a particular lad named Norton featuring in many of the TikTok videos and often as the victim of many pranks.

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#this #is #what #happens #when #our #horse #wins #a #race #norton #rega #ghamila #funny #malta

♬ original sound – Shaun Micallef

This week, however, Norton was not the victim at all as he could be seen celebrating after his horse wins a race at the Marsa Horse Racing Track.

Norton could be seen celebrating by jumping into the air as his horse rushes through the finish line.

Congratulations Norton!

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Sociologist Urges For Social Media Impact Discussion

Sociologist Urges For Social Media Impact Discussion
Oct 20 2024 Share

Sociologist Michael Briguglio advocated for an evidence-based discussion on the impact of social media, emphasising the need for inclusive policymaking that considered perspectives from all demographics, including children and the elderly.

Speaking with The Malta Independent, he highlighted the dangers of social media, especially for the youngest members of society, who were susceptible to fake news, misinformation, inappropriate content, and addiction.

Briguglio referred to concerning data: a recent Eurostat study showed that 76% of Maltese used social media, compared to the EU average of 59%.

In Malta, 47% of 11-year-olds and 54% of 15-year-olds spent over two hours daily on screens. A WHO study ranked Maltese adolescents second-highest for problematic social media use out of 44 countries, with 18% of youths showing signs of addiction.

The problem was even more pronounced among 13-year-old girls (28%) and 15-year-old girls (24%), with boys reporting lower figures.

Briguglio, while unsure about restricting social media use, compared the idea to sugar taxes on unhealthy foods, suggesting a balanced approach.

He warned against over-regulation, noting social media’s benefits like connectivity and knowledge access. However, he stressed the importance of media literacy and lifelong education to help people manage the risks of social media.

Briguglio also highlighted the need to support Maltese content creators, encouraging the promotion of Maltese language and culture in an increasingly globalised, Americanized digital landscape.

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Annemarie Grech Celebrates Birthday Raising Breast Cancer Awareness

Annemarie Grech Celebrates Birthday Raising Breast Cancer Awareness
Oct 20 2024 Share

In celebration of her birthday, wife of Opposition leader Bernard Grech, Annemarie, organised an activity called ‘Tlaqna L-Belt’ (Let’s Go To Valletta), to raise funds for breast cancer research and awareness.

The activity took attendees through a cultural walk around the Maltese capital city, visiting various heritage and culture sites, before ending with a small celebration for Annemarie.

The funds raised will be going towards organisations like ‘Action for Breast Cancer Foundation Malta’, ‘RIDT – University of Malta Research Trust’, and ‘Europa Donna Malta’.

All these work towards raising awareness about breast cancer and contributing towards research which seeks to improve medical aid for these diseases.

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