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Occupy Justice Activists Protest Over Inquiry Reforms

Occupy Justice Activists Protest Over Inquiry Reforms
Feb 15 2025 Share

Activists from #OccupyJustice gathered outside Castille on Saturday, holding a banner that read “You Kant Be Trusted, Prim.” They were protesting against Bill No. 125, which would restrict citizens from directly requesting magisterial inquiries and instead require them to file a police report.

The group expressed concerns that the proposed changes could impact the investigation of cases such as VGH and Electrogas, as only authorities would be able to request inquiries. The reform has drawn criticism from legal bodies, civil society groups, and political parties, with concerns raised about its potential impact on accountability.

#OccupyJustice also referred to a recent Ombudsman report on the Corradino Correctional Facility, which highlighted cases of mistreatment under former director Alexander Dalli. The activists noted that Dalli was reassigned to a government role following the report’s findings.

A protest is scheduled for Sunday at 4 pm outside Parliament, co-organised by #OccupyJustice and Repubblika. The demonstration has also been endorsed by political party Momentum and NGO Moviment Graffitti. The organisers are calling for greater transparency and accountability in the handling of inquiries.

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Maltese-Australian Tries Pastizzi From Australian Cafe

Feb 15 2025 Share

Maltese-Australian TikToker Nathan Sammut has tried out the traditional and unique pastizzi from the iconic Limestone Cafe in Australia.

Limestone Cafe is one of Australia’s iconic Maltese restaurants serving several Maltese descendants in Australia a taste of their Mediterranean home.

Sammut managed to try the traditional pizelli pastizz but unfortunately could not try his favourite ricotta, as they were already sold out.

Nathan also managed to try out some unique pastizzi flavours including potato flavoured and an interesting butter chicken flavoured pastizz.

He also revealed that the restaurant normally also have a Maltese sausage version, something which many Maltese people have cried it out for.

The restaurant also serves a Maltese sausage carbonara topped with Gbejna shavings, a meal which sounds like a Maltese person’s dream.

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Consent Awareness Campaign For Valentine’s Day

Consent Awareness Campaign For Valentine’s Day
Feb 15 2025 Share

“Consent is not permanent and can be withdrawn at any time,” emphasised the Parliamentary Secretary for Equality and Reforms, Rebecca Buttigieg, during an event organised as part of the campaign by the Commission on Gender-Based Violence at the University of Malta.

Organised by the Commission on Gender-Based Violence, the campaign aims to raise awareness and reinforce the message that love should never cause harm.

Launched by the Parliamentary Secretariat for Equality and Reforms, the campaign highlights the importance of consent in everyday life, particularly in intimate relationships. Its goal is to inform the public about the significance of clear, mutual agreement in all interactions.

A Valentine’s Day discussion with University of Malta students was a key event. Students and academics explored topics such as communication, respect, and personal choice in intimate, social, and digital contexts.

Themed “Let’s Talk About Consent,” the session featured insights from Samantha Pace Gasan, Commissioner for Gender-Based Violence and Domestic Violence. Participants discussed the principles of consent, the need for respectful communication, and the consequences of ignoring consent.

Building on past initiatives like the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign, this effort promotes awareness to ensure dignity and choice are upheld without coercion or abuse. Parliament members were also encouraged to support measures against gender-based and domestic violence.

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Malta Could Be Hit With More Hail Today

Feb 15 2025 Share

After a rainy past couple of weeks (in Maltese standards), Malta could be hit with hail yet again later on today.

Yesterday, due to weather instability in central Mediterranean which also hit places like Sicily, there was a brief but intense hail shower in parts of southern Malta.

Rain is expected this afternoon with there also being a possibility of hail due to temperatures dropping which would he chance of icy precipitation.

Facebook page  Aġġornament tat-temp have revealed that today’s forecast suggests partly cloudy skies in the morning, with a chance of rain, becoming cloudier as the day progresses, leading to scattered showers.

Winds will blow from the southwest at Force 5, shifting to west-northwest at Force 5 to 6. The highest temperature is expected to reach 17°C, while the lowest will drop to 12°C.

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