Over 1,500 foreign athletes & 500 local athletes for 1st edition of SPARTAN Malta

Oct 23 2022

The first edition of Spartan Malta being held this weekend in Ta’Qali has seen a record number of foreign athletes visiting Malta to attend the first edition of the biggest global OCR brand, Spartan.

The event was also attended by approximately 500 local athletes as well as 77 kids, as the OCR sport here in Malta keeps increasing in its overall popularity. Over 40 countries were represented during this adrenaline powered weekend.

Spartan has become more than an obstacle course race – it’s a lifestyle brand. The core race events require fitness, endurance, athleticism and team spirit to get the athletes through each new round.

Athletes had t overcome their barriers across three distances and achieve their goals in thrilling surroundings.

With kids joining in on the fun, Spartan Malta not only challenged hundreds of athletes but situated Malta as a venue for the adventurous.

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Here are some Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards finalists for 2022

Oct 23 2022

We’ve got everything – dramatic penguins, an adorable racoon waving at the camera after what seems to be a wild night out and a photographic illusion which makes us wonder whether we’re in Narnia.

The images were chosen from thousands of entries from photographers from around the world, with the winners announce on the 8th of December.

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These animal snapshots give a hilarious outlook on wildlife, giving the models of these gorgeous snapshots a unique character that we are only normally observe with our house pets.

And given the long hours spent by these photographers, discovering such images after a literal day in nature might just reward them for capturing the unique side of Earth’s wildlife.

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Check out the full catalogue here.

45 year old woman dies after motorcycle accident in Rabat

Oct 23 2022

Police were informed yesterday at around 1730hrs that their assistance was needed in Triq l-Imdina, Rabat due to a traffic accident.

Preliminary investigations revealed to police that a 45-year-old woman resident of Imġarr had lost control of her Yamaha motorcycle and fell off the vehicle.

A medical team was called on sit to give her preliminary aid and she was later transported to Mater Dei Hospital for further assistance. Unfortunately, the woman was certified dead a few moments later.

An inquiry has been opened and investigations continue. Rest in Peace.

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Malta registers highest government debt since 2014

Oct 22 2022

The National Statistics Office has revealed that Malta’s debt for the year 2021 rose to €8.3 billion, equating to 56.3% of the GDP. The year before, government debt stood at 53.3%, with this year’s figure being the highest since 2014.

The European Union’s Maastricht criteria stipulate that the proportion of Government Gross Debt with the GDP must not exceed 60% by the end of the preceding fiscal year.

However, Malta’s deficit for 2021 stood at 7.8% of the GDP, a figure which is far higher than that stipulated within the Maastricht criteria; Malta’s deficit was the highest across the European Union last year. Deficit for 2021 stood at €1.1 billion, an improvement of €81.9 million when compared to deficit of the previous year.

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Photo Source: Polina Kovaleva