Moviment Graffiti & pro-choice activists lambast prosed abortion law changes

Jan 17 2023

Moviment Graffiti issued a statement critiquing the new changes made to Bill 28, which seeks to decriminalise abortion in Malta, as potentially harming women.

The two changes announced by Prime Minister Robert Abela state that, first, a structure will be established to determine when women are at serious risk and thus needing an abortion and; second, a legal requisite was announced to ensure no viable pregnancy was terminated.

‘Pro-choice experts have agreed and have published their position’ the activists said.

The proposed structure will only delay medical treatment when it is necessary, the activists argued. ‘Abortions in the case of serious risk to life should be taken by the mother in consultancy with the doctor and the people she wishes to consult with herself.’

The second proposal was critiqued on the two distinct definitions of ‘viable’. The first definition refers to the ability of a foetus to survive outside of the pregnant woman. The second definition refers to any pregnancy which could result in the birth of a live newborn if the pregnancy is continued.

‘If the second definition is applied’ the activists said, ‘women with a serious risk to their physical or mental wellbeing can have an abortion refuted due to their pregnancy being deemed viable – making the amendment futile.’

The activists are urging the Prime Minister to keep the spirit of the bill alive, which is to protect pregnant women in grave danger without any delay. The PM should also be more transparent with the proposed amendments and should deliver them as soon as possible. ‘As we always insisted, Bill 28 is the bare minimum’ the statement concluded.

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Massive praise for video game based series ‘The Last of US’

Jan 17 2023

The newly episodic release of HBO’s ‘The Last of Us’, based on the popular video game series, has already began receiving massive acclaims from fans and TV viewers worldwide.

The highly anticipated series debuted on the 15th of January in the US, introducing Joel and Ellie, as portrayed by Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey.

And fans are already buzzing as to how well the actors bring these iconic video game characters to life. The series follows these two characters and other survivors as they traverse a zombie-infested US.

The first episode alone was a gut-punch, managing to build a character up in one half of a 1 hour and a half episode, with the actress in question already flooded with applause and acclaim.

HBO is of course known for Game of Thrones, based off the books by George R.R. Martin, so hopes are high that ‘The Last of Us’ could be the next big television event, possibly even matching other acclaimed zombie series ‘The Walking Dead.’ We’ll have to watch and see!

Told across nine episodes, the weekly releases will be available on HBO for US viewers and on Sky Atlantic for UK viewers.

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Piqué claps back at Shakira diss track by showing up for work in Renault Twingo

Jan 17 2023

Not only has Barcelona star Gerard Piqué heard ex-partner Shakira’s diss track, but has has seemingly taken it to heart by showing up to work in a Renault Twingo.

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This moves follows Shakira’s statement that he ‘traded a Ferrari for a Twingo’ when he started dating his new partner Clara Chia Marti.

Happy smiling for the camera whilst caught on video, the Spanish footballer parked his car amongst the more expensive line of cars when he showed up for his seven-a-side King’s League project in Barcelona.

Pique retired from football in November, making headlines once again recently after being engaged in a heated war of words with his ex-partner Shakira.

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Stormy polar cyclone hitting Malta and Italy nicknamed Thor

Jan 17 2023

According to various weather reports, the Maltese islands, along with the likes of Sicily and the rest of Italy, are set to be hit by a massive wintery storm.

Nicknamed Thor by some international figures, the thunderstorms are expected for Thursday January 19th, with temperatures dropping to a low 10 degrees Celsius. However, according to Facebook page Malta Weather, the temperatures may feel as cold as -1°C.

The trend, according to Malta International Airport weather forecasts, will continue all throughout the remainder of the week, with heavy winds and rain showers spread throughout.

Hail can be expected at some points due to the polar maritime airmass extending towards the central Mediterranean. So if you had any weekend plans, you might want to revise them ahead of time as the islands are in for a stormy battering after registering a record dry year in 2022.

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