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PM meets President Joe Biden ahead of COP26 speech later today

PM meets President Joe Biden ahead of COP26 speech later today
Nov 2 2021 Share

Posting to social media, Prime Minister Robert Abela shared a snapshot of him with current President of the United States Joe Biden ahead of a speech later today. He captioned his upload by stating that climate change is a global challenge against which no one is big or small, as it impacts us all. However, many managed to breathe in a gust of fresh air today as they listened to Biden’s proposed plans and measures to actualize the required changes to solve the issue.

Abela said that the hurdle is massive, but the so is the hope to change it into an opportunity for a shift towards sustainability. Environment Minister Aaron Farrugia also took to social media, accompanied by our Prime Minister. He stated that this will be yet another morning of bilateral meetings and negotiations with countries present for the COP26. Abela is set to direct a speech to those present today.

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Drivers frustrated as standstill traffic persists in South area

Nov 1 2021 Share

Masses of Maltese drivers are expressing their continued frustration as many roads going towards the south of Malta remain overwhelmed with traffic jams this evening.

Malta Daily has received reports that a significant number of roads are jammed, with particular areas such as Luqa/Kirkop experiencing standstills due to heavy influx of cars. Drivers have reported waiting times of over 2 hours as they head home after a long day’s work.

 

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This comes after a video recently went viral which layered a citizen’s soundbyte praising the South’s recent roadworks with a different video showing long lines of traffic during the day in the Marsa Junction area.

Have you experienced a similar situation?

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Private aircraft makes emergency landing at Malta International Airport

Private aircraft makes emergency landing at Malta International Airport
Nov 1 2021 Share

A small aircraft with two people on board had to make an emergency landing at the Malta International Airport in Luqa this afternoon.

The airport confirmed that at around 2:20PM, a private aircraft declared that it had to conduct an emergency landing after developing technical difficulties in its landing gear, with the pilot being unable to deploy the left wheel.

The airport immediately conducted its emergency plan with airport crew and civil protection arriving on site immediately. Investigations are currently underway to establish the cause of the incident while, thankfully, no passengers suffered any injuries.

Malta International Airport praised all emergency departments, including health officials and civil protection officials who were on site immediately to assist in any potential eventuality.

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Man attempts to board plane with fire arm, knives and ammo

Nov 1 2021 Share

A possible jail sentence could be handed out to a Spanish fruit and vegetable salesman after he admitted to attempting to carry weapons and ammunition onto a flight departing from Malta. The man, from Gijon, pleaded guilty to related charges after he was discovered to be carrying two flick knives, a hunting knife, pepper spray, a firearm and ammunition all in his luggage before he tried to board a flight at the Malta International Airport. The crime is punishable by anything from a fine up to a prison sentence, with the prosecuting inspector stating that the man admitted to making a mistake.

However, he apparently never guessed that these items were illegal in Malta. They were allegedly given to him as a gift, going on to say that he passed through several international airports without incident with the same items. His lawyer revealed that the man bought the knives for his work, with the court, having heard the admission, put the case off for sentencing next week.

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