Parents receiving financial aid if affected by school closure

Mar 16 2021

A parent benefit scheme will be put into action for parents who are forced to stay home due to schools closing due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The benefit scheme has been issued once again by the government, seeking to aid parents of children younger than 16-years-old. The scheme will be in effect from 15th March to 11th April, with extensions dependant on any COVID-19 pandemic updates.

Parents working in private sector, but not with private company, and those in essential services can apply for the scheme. The parents must also work full-time or part-time, do not use tele-work and cannot leave their house to take care of their children due to school closures. The scheme will cost around €2.8 million, with parents in full-time employment receiving €166.15 every week and those in part-time receiving €103.85 weekly.

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Health authorities claim 86% of over 80s have been vaccinated

Mar 16 2021

According to the latest statistics published by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, Malta has taken the top for COVID-19 vaccines administered. 8.1% of the Maltese population have received the second COVID-19 vaccine dose. The Health Authorities have also added on Tuesday that 86% of over 80-year-olds have been vaccinated.

Maltas has so far seen 122,366 doses of the vaccine being administered, with 39,695 of those being second doses. Malta thus has maintained the highest rate of full COVID-19 vaccine coverage within European Union. Poland follows suit by 5.2% and Denmark with 5%.

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Crispy Flavoured Chicken opening new outlet in mystery location

Mar 16 2021

Crispy Flavoured Chicken Malta has announced a mystery new branch to open up soon along with its Ghaxaq and Marsaskala outlets.

The food chain took to Instagram to announce the new addition to its family but has not yet revealed the location of the outlet. Instead, people can try and guess the location of the new establishment to win a free CFC meal, with winners being announced next Monday.

The new expansion will bring the rightfully named Crispy Flavoured Chicken to more foodies around the island, and we just can’t wait for the reveal!

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Vatican refuses to bless same-sex unions

Mar 16 2021

The Vatican has claimed that it cannot bless same-sex unions, with the statement approved by Pope Francis. The lengthy statement issued on Monday was explained by the Holy See, describing same-sex unions as a choice and sinful, and that they cannot be recognised as ‘objectively ordered’ to God’s plans. The Vatican’s top doctrinal office, the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, stated that blessing homosexual unions cannot be considered licit.

The statement added a further comment by claiming that God does not and cannot bless sin, a statement that is sure to disappoint many who identify as LGBTIQ+. Even though Pope Francis frequently welcomed the community has approved the statement. With many European countries legalising same-sex unions, the statement by Vatican still maintains its stance as to not bless the union, even if as individuals, they may be blessed by the Church.

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