Metsola Meets Families Of Gaza Victims And Hamas Hostages

Nov 16 2023

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola has met with the families of victims in Gaza as well as the relatives of hostages held by Hamas.

“In a statement, the Palestinian Authority expressed its appreciation to President Metsola for “reviving a credible political horizon, in order to pave the way for the implementation of a two-state solution” and commends her commitment to the principles of international humanitarian law and the preservation of international human rights law”, an official statement reads.

“Over the last days, President Metsola has held meetings with regional representatives, including the King of Jordan, the Israeli foreign Minister, the Palestinian Authority, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) – as well as with families of hostages who are being held by Hamas and with relatives of victims in Gaza, in an effort to find a way forward.”

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“President Metsola expressed her and the European Parliament’s solidarity with innocent victims and the loss of life and called for a pause in hostilities to allow humanitarian aid into Gaza. She reiterated her call for the release of hostages and underlined the need for urgent de-escalation and respect for international law and a real perspective for peace in the region.”

The Parliament is set to hold a debate on the humanitarian situation in Gaza, the need for the release of hostages and a call for immediate humanitarian truce.

On her part, President Metsola emphasised the importance for Hamas to be stopped in order for Gaza to be governed by the legitimate representatives of the Palestinian people.

President Metsola reiterated that Hamas must not be allowed to operate with impunity and that they do not represent the legitimate aspirations of the Palestinian people.

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Satellite Image Shows Malta Completely Dry Mid-November

Nov 16 2023

An image uploaded to ‘It-Temp Madwarna’ shows Malta completely dry in the middle of November.

This comes after this summer recorded some of the hottest according to Met Office records, with relatively low rainfall taking place as winter started to kick in.

And the weather forecast for the next few days indicates a further lack of rainfall, with the first possible showers expected for Tuesday 21st November.

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PN Leader Talks About Exodus Of Teachers In Malta

Nov 16 2023

Speaking on Xtra, Opposition leader Bernard Grech addressed the ongoing tribulations being felt by the country’s educators, saying that they are leaving their vocation due to intense pressures.

‘Teachers are leaving in dozens, if not hundreds. Remember that being a teacher – as it is for nurses, doctors and social workers – is a vocation to serve’.

‘For a teacher, it is the end of the world to leave the class room and go work in a different industry or sector’, said Grech. ‘Because they are being crushed under pressure by increasing curricula and other challenges they are facing.’

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A Taylor Swift-Themed Cruise is Hitting The Seas Next Year

Nov 16 2023

Swifties Rejoice! If you’re a Taylor fan and have also been yearning for a holiday, 2024 is the time to do it as a Taylor Swift-themed cruise is set to hit the seas.

That’s right, a TAYLOR SWIFT-THEMED CRUISE, but it does come at a price and isn’t in as close proximity as you would think. Hot off the heels of her Eras tour and movie, this four-day cruise from Miami to the Bahamas and back will provide a curated Swiftie soundtrack which celebrates the pop queen’s massive career with a gorgeous view of the Caribbean.

The trip, organised by Marvelous Mouse Travels, will welcome you aboard the Royal Caribbean Allure on October 21st, 2024, and attendees are encouraged to dress up in their favourite Eras clothing, trade friendship bracelets, make new friends and enjoy all the facilities that the vessel has to offer.

A double room during the Taylor-themed trip costs a cool $1,573 while an elevated ocean-view balcony room can cost as much as $2,109.

Do you know someone who would actually consider the cruise?

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