Moment Maltese Activist Was Arrested During Nevada Protest

Aug 29 2023

The Extinction Rebellion climate protest blocking the road to Burning Man in Nevada was partly led by Maltese activist Tommy Diacono.

The protest, which was also initiated by Rave Revolution Global, caused a massive traffic jam towards the renowned festival. The intense encounter between activists and drivers culminated in the police arriving on the scene and arresting the former.

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The activists were met with gun-wielding police officers, with international news stations reporting the encounter with different takes on the matter – some highlighted the police response as excessive whereas others labelled the activists as an inconvenience.

At one point, the police vehicle rams into the barricade set up by the activists, before they proceed to arrest them at gunpoint.

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Airline To Offer Adult Only Zone For Quiet Flights

Aug 29 2023

Turkish-Dutch Corendon Airlines is innovating to minimise disruptions caused by children’s noise during flights by introducing an “only adult zone” for travellers without kids on routes between Amsterdam and Curaçao, starting from November 3rd.

The airline’s press release emphasises that this dedicated zone is designed for child-free travellers and business passengers seeking a tranquil workspace.

Importantly, the initiative aims to alleviate concerns of parents by reducing potential fellow-passenger reactions to children’s restlessness or crying.

The exclusive adult-only section, located in the aircraft’s front portion, will feature nine spacious seats with extra legroom and 93 standard seats. The zone will be physically segregated from the rest of the cabin using partitions and curtains, creating an enclosed environment conducive to a serene flight experience.

For a one-way ticket, seats within the adult-only zone will require an additional fee of 45 euros (approximately $49), while the larger extra-legroom seats will come at an extra cost of 100 euros (about $108). These seats are available for purchase to travellers aged 16 and above.

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St Julian’s Celebrate Becoming Quintuple Champions

Aug 29 2023

San Ġiljan has achieved an unprecedented accomplishment by securing all five major honours in a single season, a remarkable achievement in the local sports scene.

They have now added the BOV Premier Division title to their collection, along with previous victories in the Knock-Out, President’s Cup, Winter League, and Enemed Cup, making their season truly memorable.

This marks their second consecutive double victory and their third in four years, showcasing their dominant position in local water polo. San Ġiljan’s influence in the local water polo scene during the latter years of the new millennium has been undeniable.

The focal point of discussion revolves around their recent success over the Balluta Bay team, which granted them their 13th league championship in history. Their victory in the crucial match of the Play-off series, securing a 2-0 win, exemplified their determination and dominance over their fierce opponents.

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For Neptunes, the outcome was once again a tale of coming close but falling short.

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Minister Byron Camilleri And Wife Welcome Baby Pippa

Aug 29 2023

Minister for Home Affairs, Security, Reforms and Equality has just welcomed, along with his wife Salome, their first born daughter: Pippa.

Posting to social media, the couple described this as the ‘most beautiful day of our lives. We became a mother and a father. Pippa was born today’.

The Minister also thanked the workers at Mater Dei Hospital for their excellent work and dedication throughout the process.

Congratulations to both!

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