Official uniforms unveiled ahead of Games of Small Nations

Mar 21 2023

Excitement is building in Malta as the unveiling of the team uniforms for the upcoming Games of Small Nations, happening this May, took place yesterday evening.

The uniforms, showcase the colors of the Maltese flag and feature a sleek and modern design. The material used is perfect for the hot and humid climate that the athletes will be competing in.

Malta’s team is hoping to build on their past success at the Games of Small Nations and bring home even more medals this year.

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The unveiling of the team uniforms has generated a lot of excitement among the Maltese public, who are eagerly looking forward to cheering on their athletes at the games. The uniforms not only represent the Maltese flag but also symbolize the hard work and dedication of the athletes who have trained tirelessly to represent their country.

With the Games of Small Nations just around the corner, the excitement is palpable in Malta. The unveiling of the team uniforms is just the beginning of what promises to be a thrilling and action-packed event starting this May.

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French bulldogs overtake labradors as most popular dogs in US

Mar 21 2023

For the very first time in 31 years, the United States of America found a new favourite dog breed as the American Kennel Club released its 2022 registration statistics.

It found that after being the most popular dog breed for three decades, the Labrador Retriever was outranked by the French Bulldog.

Over the last ten years, the French Bulldog spiked in popularity, being the 14th most popular in 2012 and then the 2nd most popular in 2021. Registrations of these dogs also increased by over 1,000% between 2012 and 2022.

The statistics were based on about 716,500 voluntary registrations from dog owners. The Labradors still rank in second place, followed by Golden Retrievers, German Shepherd Dogs and Poodles.

Taking a look at the European context, some studies suggest that the German Shepherd is the most popular dog breed, followed by the aforementioned Retriever, the Jack Russell Terrier and, once again, the French Bulldog.

Some studies however suggest that the bulldog became the most popular dog in the entire world. Despite having quite an abusive origin story, the breed is now mainly reserved as a family pet.

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EP President Roberta Metsola meets film & TV legend Ashton Kutcher

Mar 20 2023

On Monday, European Parliament President Roberta Metsola met with legendary Hollywood film & TV star Ashton Kutcher.

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The EP President posted a casual selfie with the Two and a Half Men star, who also happens to be “one of the world’s leading voices in the fight against child abuse and trafficking.”

“It was great meeting him in the @europeanparliament today to discuss Europe’s efforts to protect children off and online. We share a determination to stamp out these crimes. To make children’s world a little bit safer”, Metsola wrote.

Do you think the EP President is a fan?

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Car catches fire in Santa Venera tunnel as large plumes of smoke emerge

Mar 20 2023

Drivers are being advised to avoid the Santa Venera tunnel and its whereabouts after a car caught fire within the tunnel.

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The burning car and emergent fumes pose a major health hazard in addition to the traffic caused by the incident, which occurred at around 3.45pm.

An ambulance and other authorities convened on site to attempt to control the situation.