Next-Bike opens a free bicycle driving course ‘Bikeability’

Apr 16 2021

Bikeability, a free course for people to learn how to drive the bicycle, has been made public. Minister for the Environment, Climate Change and planning Aaron Farrugia announced the course on Facebook and stated how it involves both practice and theory for those who wish to learn the eco-friendly driving approach.

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He revealed that the company Next-Bike Malta is releasing this initiative to encourage cycling as a clean alternative to transport and reduce gas emissions. The Minister highlighted how, by driving bicycles instead of cars, one can help not only in the battle against climate change, but to also keep oneself healthy. Participants will be provided with the necessary equipment and knowledge, and the Minister encouraged local councils, NGOs and other companies to apply for the course so as to create a collective move towards environmentally friendly travel.

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Iranian TV censors Tottenham vs Manchester United game over 100 times due to female assistant referee

Apr 16 2021

Last Sunday saw Manchester United’s 3-1 victory over Tottenham. The game however was censored by Iran’s state broadcaster due to the Premier League assistant referee Sian Massey- Ellis wearing shorts. Iran’s state broadcaster cut away from the match over 100 times according to reports.

The decision to cut away was done in order to stop viewers from seeing Massey-Ellis’ bare legs, according to online Iranian civil rights movement My Stealthy Freedom. Iran’s state-run TV channels are not allowed to show women with their hair uncovered or bare knees shown. Massey-Ellis, 35, has been a match official in the Premier League for over ten years and made history in 2019 by becoming the first woman to officiate in a men’s European fixture.

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Europe surpasses 1 million COVID-19 deaths

Apr 16 2021

The grim milestone of 1 million deaths due to COVID-19 has been surpassed by Europe, as stated by a top official from the World Health Organisation (WHO). The situation is still very serious as 1.6 million new cases are being reported each week in this region. A tally by Johns Hopkins University shows nearly 3 million deaths have been linked to the virus globally – Americas are the hardest hit, followed by Europe.

France’s death toll rose to more than 100,000 on Thursday. The country, with its population of 67 million, is the eighth nation worldwide to reach the mark. The USA, Brazil and Mexico have reported the highest number of deaths, which collectively exceed 1.1 million.

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27 COVID-19 cases registered with 30 recoveries

Apr 16 2021

Malta has registered 27 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours from 1,883 swab tests, while 30 patients have recovered. This information was announced by the official Facebook page of Malta’s Ministry for Health.

As of Friday 16th April 2021, 264,658 vaccine doses were administered of which 80,671 were 2nd doses.

To date, Malta has registered 29,860 COVID-19 cases in total, of which: 28,872 have recovered, 405 died and 583 are still active.

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