Sidemen To Host Charity Match At Wembley Stadium

Nov 11 2024

The Sidemen, a British YouTube group with over 100 million subscribers, are returning for their annual charity football match, this time taking over Wembley Stadium on Saturday, March 8th.

Known for hosting iconic events like the London 2012 Olympics and performances by global stars such as Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran, Wembley, with its 90,000-seat capacity, will be the setting for this highly anticipated match.

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Since their first charity match in 2015, the Sidemen have raised millions for various causes, including £2.4 million last year for Teenage Cancer Trust and CALM.

The Sidemen FC team, consisting of KSI, Miniminter, Zerkaa, and others, triumphed 8-5 against the YouTube Allstars at the London Stadium in 2023, a match that sold out 60,000 tickets in just 90 minutes and was streamed to 17 million viewers.

This year, the Sidemen will return to Wembley, a venue that promises an unforgettable atmosphere for this charity event.

The match will raise funds for Bright Side and BBC Children in Need. Tickets go on sale on Monday, November 18th, at 9 a.m. via sidemenfc.com, with fans eager to secure their spot at Wembley for what is set to be a spectacular event.

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Local Record Set For Youngest Girl With Longest Hair

Nov 11 2024

The Malta Records have established a brand new record in Malta, this time for the longest hair on the island.

The record was handed to Noelle Katrina Borg, who at the age of 7 years and 4 days, registered a hair length of 99cm.

The little record setter from Żejtun was handed the memorandum alongside her parents over the weekend.

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Malta With 2nd Lowest Long-Term Unemployment Rate In EU

Nov 11 2024

Malta registered a 0.8% long-term unemployment rate, which is the second lowest and tied with Czechia and Poland.

This follows the lowest rate in Denmark and the Netherlands (at 0.5%). Meanwhile, the highest long-term unemployment rate was registered in Greece at 6.2%, followed by Spain (4.3%).

The long term unemployment rates, as a percentage of the labour force, was 2.1% in 2023.

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Source: Eurostat

Roberta Metsola Commemorates Fall Of Berlin Wall

Nov 11 2024

On the 35th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, European Parliament President commemorated the significant event in European history in a speech urging for more unity.

‘The fall of the Berlin Wall was the culmination of years of determination and sacrifice’, Metsola said. ‘It marked a new page in Europe’s story, with millions of people finally free to choose their destiny.’

‘I was a child when the Berlin Wall came down. But I remember clearly the sense of unbridled joy of millions of Europeans finally free to choose their destiny.’

‘We must never go back to a divided continent. Our Europe is one where we live together united.’

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