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Police patrols in Sliema after Bisazza street youth gang fights

Police patrols in Sliema after Bisazza street youth gang fights
Apr 3 2023 Share

The Sliema Local Council took to social media to inform residents and the general public that the Malta Police Force have begun patrolling the areas following reports of youth gang fights. 

The police are patrolling the area both on foot and via patrol cars, with the effort already reportedly addressing the first public disturbance. 

A group of police officers have reportedly, according to the Sliema Local Council, took immediate action in stopping a group of youngsters who were playing very loud music through their portable speaker last night. 

The effort came after the same local council shared footage of a large group of youth coming together in large groups and, apart from causing a public nuisance, organised fights between members of their cohort. 

Well done to the Malta Police Force for addressing the issue with such urgency. 

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‘Dumb phones’ reportedly making a comeback with Gen Z

'Dumb phones' reportedly making a comeback with Gen Z
Apr 3 2023 Share

Despite the constant releases of new iPhones and other technological gadgets, it seems as though Gen Z might be reverting back to ‘dumb phones’ such as Nokia. 

Apparently, Nokia reportedly sold tens of thousands of phones each month last year. According to HMD Global, the US saw a rise in feature flip phone sales in 2022 as well. 

The finding follows a Counterpoint Research report which suggests that nearly 80% of feature phone sales, like the Blackberry, in 2022 were from the Middle East, Africa and India. 

The rise in dumb phones, as opposed to smart phones due to their lack of internet connectivity and touchscreens, may be attributed to rising awareness of the harmful psychological effects of constant exposure to social media. 

Experts are suggesting that there might be a 5% increase in dumb phone sales in the coming years. And even though this won’t put smart phone producers under any serious pressure (just yet), it does seem to indicate a shifting mentality when it comes to social media and the use of technology. 

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April 2023 already registered double the rain than March 2023

April 2023 already registered double the rain than March 2023
Apr 3 2023 Share

WERE YOU EXPECTING THIS WEATHER? 

According to weather forecast page It-Temp Madwarna, April 2023 has already registered more rain than four out of 5 recent months and double that of March 2023. 

All this occurred in the span of just two days, with April 2023 registering, as of time of this writing, 13.8mm. 

The only April month which registered more rain than 2023’s was 2019 with 23.0mm of rain. On the other hand, April 2022 registered just 1.8mm. April 2021 registered 1.7mm, April 2020 registered 15.0mm and April 2018 just 2.2mm.

This comes as the Maltese islands go to bed and wake up to rain, cold and wind from Sunday 2nd April into Monday 3rd April. 

The same weather forecast page also issued a heavy wind warning as it is expected to increase from Force 5 and 6 to even 7 by Tuesday evening. 

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“Are You Superwoman?” Metsola Asked

"Are You Superwoman?" Metsola Asked
Apr 2 2023 Share

Roberta Metsola, the European Parliament President, recently sat down for an interview with Richard Quest from CNN. During the interview, Metsola was asked about how she manages to juggle her duties as a mother of four children and her role as the European Parliament President.

Metsola’s response was that it takes a great deal of organisation, the help of grandparents, and a schedule that is inflexible but can be made flexible when necessary. She also noted that she and other female politicians are often asked about how they balance parenthood, family duties, and their political roles, while male politicians are not typically asked the same question.

Metsola’s comments highlight an ongoing issue in many professions, including politics, where women are often held to a different standard than men. Women in positions of power are often expected to excel in their professional roles while also fulfilling traditional gender roles at home. Meanwhile, men are rarely questioned about how they manage to balance work and family life.

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