Petition To Add Maltese Language To Duolingo

Oct 31 2023

A petition has been started by Julia Muscat to add the Maltese language to Duolingo, a popular educational technology company which produces learning apps and provides language certification.

The app offers courses on well over 40 languages, as well as music and mathematics. However, the Maltese language seems to be missing from the roster of potential languages one can learn.

The petition, launched on change.org, is listed in Italian and asks the app to introduce the language so that it is made easier to be learned as well as preserve it from the risks of being lost to time.

‘Little by little, the Maltese language is disappearing. It is extremely difficult to learn Maltese outside the country. There are many people of Maltese origin abroad who wish to learn the language but do not have the right resources. Duolingo, one of the most popular language learning platforms with over 300 million users (source: Duolingo), could be an ideal solution if it offered a Maltese course’, the description reads.

‘We therefore ask Duolingo to consider adding the Maltese course to its platform to help keep this beautiful and unique language alive. Sign this petition to support our request.’

You can check out the petition here.

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Kurdt Busuttil Identified As Late 28 Year Old Motorcyclist

Oct 31 2023

Kurdt Busuttil has been identified as the victim of the three vehicle accident which took place yesterday evening in Ħal Lija.

Tributes have started pouring out for the 28 year old Birżebbuġa resident as many mourn the loss of such a young man.

Rest in peace Kurdt, and condolences to all loved ones.

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5 Things Announced During Budget Speech

Oct 31 2023

Here is a quick recap of the main points from yesterday’s Budget 2024.

In a parliamentary sitting, Finance Minister Clyde Caruana read out the text for Budget 2024 and how the government plans on spending and investing in the upcoming year.

Some of the most notable points include a wage increase of €12.81 per week, a stipend increase of €64 per year, a €15 increase per week for pensioners, as well as a continuation of energy subsidies.

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During the speech, the Finance Minister also revealed that a €10,000 grant increase for first time buyers purchasing UCA or vacant property in Gozo will be issued.

Furthermore, parents are set to receive €500 for their first child as well as up to €1,000 for every other child. Special allowances for continuing education beyond mandatory age was also announced.

For more on the Budget 2024 pledges, visit MaltaDaily.mt for further information.

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FRIENDS Cast Release Joint Statement On Matthew Perry Passing

Oct 31 2023

“We are all so utterly devastated by the loss of Matthew. We were more than just cast mates. We are a family. There is so much to say, but right now we’re going to take a moment to grieve and process this unfathomable loss. In time we will say more, as and when we are able. For now, our thoughts and our love are with Matty’s family, his friends, and everyone who loved him around the world.”

This was reportedly the joint statement issued by the main five actors from the series of FRIENDS – Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc and David Schwimmer – after the passing of Matthew Perry.

Matthew Perry passed away last Saturday aged 54, with the cast taking their time to mourn the sudden passing of their beloved co-star.

An autopsy is yet to determine the cause of death, with foul play not being suspected. Following the news, Maggie Wheeler, who played Janice, also issued her own statement about the sudden loss of Perry.

The six friend group became iconic all over the world as fans from all generations tuned in, whether during the actual series run time or in later streamings, to see what Chandler, Monica, Ross, Phoebe, Joey and Rachel were getting up to in their lives.

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