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Minister faces backlash following comments about local artists’ IQ

Minister faces backlash following comments about local artists' IQ
Apr 27 2021 Share

A video of Minister for National Heritage, Arts and Local Government José Herrera has stirred up some social media commotion after he stated that artists do not have an IQ that is business-oriented.

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Posted by José Herrera on Monday, 26 April 2021

Whilst saying that Malta’s creatives are excellent at their profession, Herrera stated that the artist is very often not a businessman, and their IQ is often not business-oriented.

He continued to state there are around 12,000 individuals who work directly with the arts sector, with thousands of others working part-time. The comments in regards to business IQ sparked social media outrage as many artists pointed out that they require a business mindset to succeed in their art profession.

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948 fines due to COVID-19 health restriction breaches

948 fines due to COVID-19 health restriction breaches
Apr 27 2021 Share

A total of 948 fines were handed out by authorities for health restriction breaches. Of these 948, 634 were given to people who were in public places without masks. 275 people were found in groups larger than 2.

The amount of people in private residences measure was also breached by 31 individuals, along with establishments going against the health measures.

Another 7 people were found to be breaching their mandatory quarantine. As measures start to ease, the authorities are still remaining vigilant so as to ensure the virus is being mitigated and the restrictions adhered to.

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Photo Source: Malta Police Force FB

EU launches legal action against AstraZeneca

EU launches legal action against AstraZeneca
Apr 27 2021 Share

After the company AstraZeneca allegedly failed to respect the contract with the EU bloc and did not deliver the required amount of vaccines, the EU has launched legal action against the pharmaceutical company. EU spokesman Stefan De Keersmaecker stated that ‘the commission has started last Friday a legal action against the company AstraZeneca on the basis of breaches of the advanced purchase agreement.’

The reason for legal action was that the company was not in a ‘position to come up with a reliable strategy to ensure a timely delivery of doses’. The pharmaceutical giant has stated that it regrets the decision to take legal action and that it will be defending itself strongly in court. AstraZeneca has been one of the most important vaccine providers, but the slow deliveries have frustrated many EU countries as the battle against COVID-19 continues.

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WATCH: Burning Burmarrad bus leaves no injuries

Apr 27 2021 Share

A video posted on social media shows a bus operated by Malta Public Transport engulfed in flames. A statement by the company revealed that the fire incident happened in Burmarrad while serving Route 31 towards Bugibba around 6:30 am today.

Authorities convened on the spot for immediate support and assistance. An investigation into the cause of the incident is currently underway.

All passengers were reported to have disembarked to safety.

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Photo/Video Source: Mickael Noblet