‘Oldest woman in San Lawrenz’ celebrates 100th birthday

Aug 26 2022

“As long I can stand on my legs I feel good. When you’re young you’re not going to think about how much you’re going to live.” These were the words of Karmena, the oldest woman in Gozo’s village of San Lawrenz, who just celebrated her 100th birthday.

In an emotional interview with The People of Malta, Karmena looked back on her long & fruitful life, sharing a number of family sentiments and unpleasant experiences. She also mentions her 11 children, 3 girls and 8 boys, who she always thinks of and wants to know how they are doing at all times.

At one point, Karmena tells The People of Malta that she had received bad news at the age of 17, when she was notified that her father died whilst working in Australia. Speaking about her husband Pawlu, Karmena shares that he was her first love and used to live next door. She mentions remembering the first time he had smiled at her before their love story began.

“When I wake up every morning, I thank God for keeping me strong and whole and for waking up once again. The beauty of life is living in peace and being surrounded by my children.”

Happy Birthday Karmena!

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As much as 16 high-risk operations for Malta’s Special Intervention Unit

Aug 26 2022

In Malta there are approximately 2,400 police officers and all of them are stationed in different specialized sections and units in order to focus on every unique job better. Two of the most important units in the police force are the Special Intervention Unit and the Rapid Intervention Unit.

Inspector Malcolm Sammut from the Special Intervention Unit had this to say whilst speaking to TVM News “On average, it is estimated that the squad has between 10 and 16 operations, classified as high risk. The criteria for eligibility to join this section are strict, with rigorous physical and mental fitness tests and continuous evaluation of the physical and mental condition of each member of the SIU.”

Sammut later on also revealed that SIU members are given intensive technical training from foreign specialized squads.

The Rapid Intervention Unit also requires a unique set of skills as officers are sometimes required to work under intense pressure in short spaces of time.

Inspector Raymond Azzopardi explained that the 72 police officers who form part of this section concentrate on patrols and often are the first to intervene in crimes.

He later told TVM News “They are the first people to go on the scene of the crime, as soon as a report comes in from the control room in cases of emergency. Obviously the work varies – from a simple argument to perhaps more serious cases where knives and firearms are involved.”

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“Enough is f… enough”, Adrian Delia fuming over Manikata chapel development in new post

Aug 26 2022

Following the development of a large block building right next to a small chapel in Manikata, a number of local figures have taken to social media to express their frustration at such a decision.

One of the most outspoken in their discourse was Nationalist Party MP and former party leader Adrian Delia, who stated that “enough is f… enough,” before going on to criticise a number of institutions and Infrastructure Minister Aaron Farrugia on such a decision.

“I invite the wise people who approved this permit Heritage Malta to openly declare how they could ever ignore the neighbouring chapel, which has just been restored, to be buried under a shadow of concrete.”

Delia went on to invite Minister Farrugia, Fondazzjoni Wirt Artna and Prime Minister Robert Abela for an explanation as to how they can allow our country to continue being “disfigured in such an obscene way.”

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Iconic automotive company Audi set to join Formula One

Aug 26 2022

Iconic manufacturer Audi is set to join the world of Formula One from the 2026 season as a power unit supplier and maybe more. The company decided to enter the sport in 2026 as that season will see a major power unit change similar to the one seen this season. As of right now there a 4 Power Unit options which are Mercedes, Renault, Ferrari and Red Bull Power Trains who are supported by Honda.

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These last few weeks have seen numerous reports come out stating that Audi will buy 75% of Sauber the team that currently owns the Alfa Romeo Formula One team. This would mean that the German company would have their own team, car and drivers to play around with.

Audi Sport’s facility in Neuburg will be where the power unit is developed, marking the first time in more than a decade that F1 powertrain will be built in Germany.

This announcement was revealed earlier today in a press conference in Spa, ahead of this weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix. The press conference featured Chairman of the Board of Management of AUDI AG Markus Duesmann, Member of the Board of Management for Technical Development Oliver Hoffmann, F1 President and CEO Stefano Domenicali and FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem.

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“Motorsport is an integral part of Audi’s DNA,” said Duesmann. “Formula 1 is both a global stage for our brand and a highly challenging development laboratory. The combination of high performance and competition is always a driver of innovation and technology transfer in our industry. With the new rules, now is the right time for us to get involved. After all, Formula 1 and Audi both pursue clear sustainability goals.”

The company also announced that by the end of the year they will announce which team or teams they will partner up with ahead of the 2026 season.

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