Pro Choice rally sees hundreds march in Valletta streets

Sep 26 2022

A pro-choice protest saw hundreds meet up and march in the streets of Malta’s capital city after a two-year COVID-19 induced hiatus.

The turnout was one of the largest for a pro-choice rally in Malta, bringing together various organisations from Moviment Graffiti to Women’s Rights Foundation to Doctors for Choice.

The attendees chanted ‘my body, my choice’, with various representatives and individuals giving speeches during the event.

Malta still has a blanket abortion ban, making it the last remaining European Union country to have such a law in place. Anyone found guilty of having or assisting in an abortion could face between 18 months to three years in jail.

This protest also follows a recent incident wherein an American couple were denied access to abortion despite the pregnancy being deemed unviable. The couple went on to sue the Maltese authorities, stating that the abortion law breaches human rights.

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€1,200,259 raised during Dar Bjorn Respite marathon

Sep 26 2022

The 12 hour fundraising marathon to help people struggling with ALS and other neurodegenerative diseases saw €1,200,259 collected.

The marathon was organised by Bjorn Formosa, a prominent activist and founder of Dar Bjorn and ALS Malta, and his hard-working team.

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The fundraiser once again highlighted the charitable spirit of the Maltese as they sky-rocketed the funds over the €1 million mark.

Taking to social media, Bjorn and his team thanked everyone for their contribution to help all those in need. “Thank you for forming part of this success as you are helping more people!”

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Man dies in Birzebbuga whilst operating mechanical plough

Sep 25 2022

Police were informed today at around 1030hrs that their assistance was needed in Triq Ħal Far, Birżebbuġa.

Police convened immediately on site and preliminary investigations showed that a 51-year-old man suffered grievous injuries whilst operating a mechanical plough.

The man unfortunately died as a medical team attempted to give him first aid on site. Civil Protection Department officers were also on site to assist the man.

An inquiry has been opened and investigations continue to determine what led to the tragedy.

Rest in Peace and condolences to all his loved ones.

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Netflix announces return dates of popular series

Sep 25 2022

Netflix has officially announced the release dates of some of the returning popular series which have captured viewer attention over the years.

Following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II in September, ‘The Crown’s director revealed that the series will be taking a short break to mourn the death of the monarch.

However, fans of the show and some new ones jumping on board to learn more about the Queen’s life and ascent to the throne, will only have to wait until November 9th 2022 to continue their royal binge.

Meanwhile, the life of Chicago marketing executive Emily Cooper will continue its story on December 21st 2022 in the third season of ‘Emily in Paris’. Picking up where things left off, fans also got a small teaser trailer to build up hype.

And last but not least, the psychological thriller ‘You’ will be returning to the streaming giant split into two parts for its fourth season.

The first part will be released on the 10th of February 2023, with the follow-up coming on the same day a month later. Viewers will have to survive the festive season before they can continue to watch what antics Joe will get up to next.

What other Netflix shows are you excited for?

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