Peppi Azzopardi shines light on people selling vouchers for survival

Jun 21 2021

Xarabank host Peppi Azzopardi took to Facebook to highlight how some people who are financially struggling are having to sell their COVID-19 vouchers to make ends meet. Azzopardi points out how many families who cannot catch up with day-to-day requirements, have pending taxes and live in poverty. He however also condemned those who are buying the vouchers at half the price they actually cost.

Azzopardi points out that this is an abusive act which profits off of desperate people in poverty who will do anything to make ends meet. Calling it stealing, he urges people to think of people who are selling their vouchers because they cannot afford to use them to go on weekend breaks or on an expensive dining experience with family.

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No indication when upcoming heat wave will end

Jun 21 2021

Malta Islands Weather have stated that there is, as of yet, no clear indication as to when the heat wave Malta is experiencing will pass. The temperature is set to increase well over 35 degrees Celsius, with reportedly no rest from the heat during night time either. Malta’s nights will reach over 25 degrees Celsius.

A heatwave is defined as a ’spell of three or more consecutive days with daytime highs exceeding the mean maximum temperature for that particular time of year by 5°C or more.’ This particular heat wave will increase it over 10°C.

The UV index will be at around 11+, meaning an increased risk of harm from exposure to sunlight. Maltese Islands Weather encourage people to take necessary precautions, with UV being highest in the early afternoon.

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Martina Borg wins Serie B promotion with Sassari Torres

Jun 21 2021

The foreign based Malta’s women international players ended their 2020/2021 season on a high after Sassari Torres win a Series B promotion. With Martina Borg on the team, Sassari Torres beat Ducato Spoleto 10-0 in their final Serie C game of the season.

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Borg is a former Pembroke Athleta and Hibernians player, but started in role as midfield at Sassari as she made her 20th appearance for the Sardegna-based side this season. She scored five goals throughout. This marked Borg’s second year at Sassari, continuing to push the Maltese young women footballers’ achievements even further.

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Fires break out in San Pawl il-Bahar hotel

Jun 21 2021

The Pebbles Hotel, which is located in Triq il-Kahli in San Pawl il-Bahar, was engulfed in flames around 9 a.m today. Around 100 residents and workers had to be evacuated after the fires broke out in the top floor, with the Civil Protection Department currently working tirelessly to control and extinguish the fire. Most of the residents, which amounted to around 100, were eating breakfast when the fire broke out.

There is currently no evidence that anyone was hurt due to the fire, with medics from the Emergency department of Mater Dei on the site addressing the situation as well. The reason for the fire outbreak is as of yet unknown, as several members from the Civil Protection Department, Rapid Intervention and District police on site investigating.

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