Siberian freezing winds to hit Malta on Valentine’s day

Feb 13 2021

Following a record-breaking highest temperature recorded for January, This week temperatures are going to drop significantly, bringing about low temperatures that will persist until next week.

Temperatures are forecasted to plummet this weekend as a Siberian cold front reaches the Maltese islands.

Temperatures as low as 4 degrees Celcius at night are forecasted which would feel like 0 degrees Celcius. The air temperature for the first three days of the week is set to lie between, 4°C and 12°C.

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Donald Trump was actually sicker than he said with COVID-19

Feb 13 2021

It seems that Donald Trump was actually much sicker than he let on when he had contracted the COVID-19 virus.

The New York Times has said that he was very close to being put on a ventilator when he was being hospitalised and that at one point, he developed a lung problem associated with pneumonia.

Trump and the white house staff continuously downplayed his sickness severity, and he urged people not to be afraid of the virus.

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LGBTIQ+ organisation claps back at ‘expats posting homophobic comments’ on Top Choice ad

Feb 12 2021

A recent Valentine’s Day advertisement by local electronics & appliances business Top Choice made waves on the internet after receiving a flurry of homophobic comments, with others shutting down said comments and applauding the company’s inclusive approach towards marketing.

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Posted by Top Choice – Electronics & Appliances on Friday, 5 February 2021

Clayton Mercieca, community manager of local LGBTIQ+ organisation ‘allied rainbow communities’ stated that the influx of homophobic comments shines a light on the lack of safety for LGBTIQ individuals in Malta

When asked for a reaction, Clayton Mercieca, community manager at Allied Rainbow Communities, noted that most of the…

Posted by Allied Rainbow Communities – ARC on Friday, 12 February 2021

He went on to highlight how comments were particularly made by ‘expats whose country of origin have a track record of state-sponsored homophobia or lack of recognition and visibility towards LGBTIQ individuals.’

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€2.43 million in fines issued by the Malta Gaming Authority between January & June 2020

Feb 12 2021

The Malta Gaming Authority has issued a whopping €2.43 million in 9 fines to various companies including a financial penalty to an unlicensed operator, along with the confiscation of illicit proceeds.

These measures were part of the Gaming Authority’s efforts against illegal activities, explained in the interim performance report for the gaming industry, highlighting the increase of enforcement and fines.

Economy Minister Silvio Schembri stated that the MGA sought to ramp up its operations by further developing data-sharing agreements with stakeholders who detect suspicious betting activities.

The work being done is in line with the government’s efforts to strengthen Malta’s position amongst the world’s best jurisdictions for gaming companies.

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