Roberta Metsola’s Comments Ahead Of European Political Community Summit

Oct 5 2023

Speaking ahead of the European Political Community Summit in Granada, Spain, European President Roberta Metsola said that this meeting is important because of the investment going into our continent’s geostrategic peace, security and stability.

‘Ukraine and Moldova – we should start accession negotiations with these two countries once all conditions are fulfilled.’

Metsola said that she will meet Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Vovayi Pashinyan, saying that she will not only offer assistance with the humanitarian crisis in regards to persons leaving Nagorno-Karabakh, but will also:

‘with the integration of refugees in Armenia, and I will also invite the Prime Minister of Armenia to address the Plenary Session in a couple of weeks.’

‘I see the European Political Community as the reason to bring all allies together. If we are not together, if we are not together as a continent, then actors from elsewhere will try to influence our continent. That’s my first point.’

‘This is an opportunity for everybody to come together as has been the case with the negotiations that have been taking place.’

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TV Guest Draws Backlash After Saying Disease Is A Result Of Sin

Oct 5 2023

During her appearance on the TV programme Popolin, guest Phyllisienne Brincat said that disease and other conditions are a result of sin.

Brincat stated that this is to human beings being born on earth as ruled by Satan, and that this view is corroborated by the Biblical scripture. The comments did not go down well, both by the audience and the general public on social media.

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An audience member called the statements, which suggested that anyone born with Down syndrome or any disability, as insulting and putting further stigma on those suffering.

Meanwhile, Oliver Scicluna, CEO of Aġenzija Sapport, took to social media to say that the comments made by Jacob (the audience member) accurately explain how comments implying that persons with disabilities suffer from such conditions are a result of sin only increases the stigma.

‘No, I believe that certain discourse cannot be tolerated further, because it is otherwise useless to clap about rights and inclusion.’

The Commission for the Rights of Persons With Disability also released a statement, saying that:

‘The disability sector has come a long way from these antiquated ideas and these opinions are completely detrimental to the acknowledgement that persons with disability should be given the respect they are entitled to as equal citizens in Malta.’

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Return Of Kite & Wind Festival In Gozo Announced

Oct 5 2023

Gozo Minister Clint Camilleri announced the return of the much beloved Kite & Wind Festival, which takes place in Gozo.

Taking place on the 14th and 15th of October 2023, the festival will see kites of all sizes, shapes and colours drifting over the Gozitan countryside next to the San Dimitri Chapel in the Għarb area from 9:30am to late in the evening.

The international festival will bring together participants from all over the world, including Italy, Spain, China, Mexico, France, Australia, Taiwan, Germany, Japan, UK, US and Brazil.

The festival is often attended to by many families across Malta as an activity for all ages to attend. Have you ever attended the festival?

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Dar Bjorn Celebrate Maria’s 36th Birthday With Surprise

Oct 5 2023

Bjorn Formosa and his team at Dar Bjorn celebrated his wife Maria’s 36th birthday with a heartwarming surprise.

Decorating the hall at Dar Bjorn and bringing in lots of sweets, balloons and a cake, Maria was treated to a touching celebration of not only her birthday, but her hard work and commitment to the cause.

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Maria is well known in Malta for helping the ALS community, sticking by her husband’s side as they collect funds together to help those suffering from neurodegenerative diseases.

On behalf of MaltaDAily, we would like to wish a happy birthday to Maria!

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