PL Endorses Call For Information By Karl Gouder’s Family

Sep 12 2024

The Labour Party has issued a statement fully endorsing a call for information issued by the family of the late Karl Gouder which could help police and the magistrate in charge of the investigation.

‘The Labour Party once again expresses solidarity with the Gouder family and wants the facts, what is just and the truth to emerge’, the statement explains.

‘Karl Gouder was a politician respected by everyone, dedicated to the service he was committed to and to the Maltese community and society. He worked without ever hurting anyone.’

‘This is a moment where maturity has to prevail as much as national unity’.

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Birkirkara Local Council Helps In Valley Road Clean Up

Sep 12 2024

The Coast is Clear Foundation recently took to Valley Road, Birkirkara for a clean up, and was joined by Local Council officials to help in the process.

305kgs of garbage was cleaned up from the site, all with the help of Kunsill Reġjonali Lvant and Birkirkara’s Local Council.

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‘We need many more successful initiatives like these, not only to get our environment cleaned up, but even more to get the public to participate spread awareness’.

Another clean up is scheduled for September 14th at 8am, with the call for volunteers issued.

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Singer Jon Bon Jovi Helps Talk Woman Off Bridge

Sep 12 2024

TRIGGER WARNING: Mentions self-harm.

Rock star Jon Bon Jovi was praised by Nashville police for assisting a distressed woman on the edge of the John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge on Tuesday night.

The 62-year-old singer, in town for a music video shoot, noticed the woman standing on the ledge over the Cumberland River. Bon Jovi, along with his team, approached her and engaged in conversation, helping to coax her back onto the bridge.

In a video shared by the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, Bon Jovi can be seen calmly interacting with the woman before helping her off the ledge with the assistance of another woman. After ensuring her safety, he gave her a comforting hug before leaving the bridge together.

Police praised Bon Jovi and his team for their efforts, emphasising the importance of community in keeping each other safe. In their statement, they thanked the musician for helping the woman to safety and preventing a potentially dangerous situation.

Bon Jovi’s quick actions during the incident received widespread praise online.

If you are struggling with mental health, please do not hesitate to reach out for professional help. Please contact 179 or the Richmond Foundation. You are loved.

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249,410 Passenger Movements Between Malta & Italy In August

Sep 12 2024

Malta International Airport saw a record-breaking 983,182 passengers in August 2024, making it the airport’s busiest month ever.

This marked an 11.9% increase compared to August 2023, driven by high summer travel demand. The peak day was August 8th, with 34,771 passengers.

Aircraft movements rose by 14.3%, with 6,106 take-offs and landings, while seat capacity increased by 12.1%. Flights were filled at 91.2%, the highest load factor of 2024 so far.

Italy and the United Kingdom continued to dominate as the airport’s top markets, together accounting for nearly 45% of traffic. Rome’s Fiumicino was the most popular destination, with 58,782 passengers.

Notably, Germany surpassed France to become the third largest market, and Spain returned to the top five for the first time since February. The UK saw the fastest growth among the top five markets, with a 25% increase in traffic.

By the end of August, Malta International Airport had handled over 6 million passengers for the year, up 16.3% from 2023. Additionally, the airport processed 1,987 tonnes of cargo and mail during the month.

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