Public transport to see an increase of 540 trips every single day in summer

Jun 11 2022

Malta Public Transport has announced that, in an attempt to meet with the increased demand for public transport in summer, it will add 540 trips every single day throughout summer.

The new schedule, which starts on Sunday, will see 15 routes increase in frequency to meet with the transport system’s increased demand whilst ensuring efficient and convenient service.

Route 49 between Valletta and Mellieha will extend to Armier Bay and will operate every day; Route 74 between Valletta and Żurrieq will be extended to Blue Grotto; Routes 109 and 109A between Siġġiewi and Baħrija will extend to Lapsi Bay and routes 101 and 101B between Mġarr and Ċirkewwa will extend to Ġnejna Bay.

Meanwhile, routes 212, 221, 222, 223, 225, 322 and N13 will increase in frequency on weekdays and weekend peak hours. Routes 41, 42, 212, 221, 222, 53 and TD 13 will increase in frequency as of July 3rd.

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Roberta Metsola meets Barack Obama in Copenhagen to remind world that “yes, we can”

Jun 11 2022

World have collided at the Democratic Summit in Copenhagen after President of the European Parliament Robert Metsola met with former President of the United States of America Barack Obama.

In a recent post on her social media profiles, Metsola published a photo of herself and the former U.S. President engaging in what seems to be some light-hearted discussion, captioned with the phrase “Sometimes the world needs to be reminded that yes, we can.”

In her Summit address, Metsola once again confirmed the European Parliament’s total support of Ukraine’s request for EU candidate status. “Ukraine is already part of the European family. However, it is time for it to be given the real opportunity to join the European project”, Metsola stated as she sustained that the EU is a project of hope which not only aims to strengthen Europe, but more so Ukraine.

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Justin Bieber reveals face is paralysed after having to cancel shows

Jun 11 2022

Pop superstar Justin Bieber has revealed that he is suffering from facial paralysis after having to cancel a number of this shows earlier this week.

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Bieber recently posted a video on his socials revealing that one side of his face is completely paralysed due to what is called Ramsay Hunt syndrome, a condition where an outbreak of shingles affects the facial nerve near someone’s ears.

The 28-year-old pop star asked for his fans to be patient as the situation is rather serious and he is thus unable to perform at his forthcoming shows.

He went on to reveal that he has been conduction facial exercises to return “back to normal” but it is unknown how long it will take to recover.

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Murderer of Hugo Chetcuti taken to hospital after trying to commit suicide

Jun 11 2022

Bojan Cmelik, the Serb serving life in prison after murdering business mogul Hugo Chetcuti, was admitted to Mater Dei hospital after attempting to commit suicide.

Cmelik, who was also sentenced to time in isolation, was reportedly found in the prison’s Division 5 at around 7pm on Friday evening. The Times of Malta‘s report reveals that Cmelik was taken to Mater Dei hospital for treatment of a deep cut.

The former Hugo’s Group employee previously worked as a bouncer and in 2018, stabbed Chetcuti outside one of his establishments, where he died six days later. The murderer was soon arrested by police officials, who had to subdue him with a taser.

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Photo Source: Television Malta