Slaying the Gram: Sarah Zerafa Hits 3 Million Followers!

Jan 11 2025

Maltese fashion queen Sarah Zerafa, aka @sosazerafa, has just hit a jaw-dropping milestone—3 million Instagram followers! Known for her iconic looks, bold outfits, and unbeatable selfie game, Sarah has firmly cemented her place as one of Malta’s most influential style mavens.

Currently in Paris, the fashion capital of the world, Sarah continues to dazzle her fans with chic updates, showcasing her impeccable sense of style against some of the globe’s most glamorous backdrops.

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Her journey from a local influencer to an international fashion force has been nothing short of inspirational. Sarah has earned multiple accolades, including Fashion Influencer of the Year at the Malta Fashion Awards, as well as several social media awards celebrating her creative impact.

Beyond her Instagram fame, Sarah has expanded her influence by serving as a judge on Malta’s Got Talent and collaborating with world-renowned luxury brands.

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Here’s to Sarah Zerafa—proof that talent, authenticity, and a killer wardrobe can take you straight to the top! ✨

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NASA Confirms 2024 Warmest Year on Record

Jan 11 2025

Last year was officially the hottest year in recorded history, multiple government agencies announced on Friday, marking the second consecutive year of record-breaking global temperatures.

NASA and NOAA scientists confirmed that 2024 surpassed 2023 as the warmest year since record-keeping began in 1880.

Global average land and ocean surface temperatures in 2024 were about 2.65°F (1.47°C) higher than the mid-19th century average, NOAA reported. This milestone extends a troubling trend, as the planet’s 10 hottest years have all occurred within the past decade.

North America, Europe, Africa, and South America experienced their hottest years on record, while Asia and the Arctic saw their second-warmest.

The relentless heat, fuelled by human-caused climate change and an El Niño event, drove extreme weather globally. For example, Phoenix endured 113 consecutive days of triple-digit temperatures, and deadly heat waves struck Mexico in May and June.

Gavin Schmidt, director of NASA’s Goddard Institute for Space Studies, highlighted the reality of climate change, calling the warming pattern “exactly what climate models predicted.”

The European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service noted that 2024 was the first full year where temperatures exceeded 1.5°C above preindustrial levels, breaching the Paris Agreement’s critical threshold.

While 2025 may cool slightly due to La Niña, scientists warn the long-term warming trend continues.

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Samir Arab Takes Part In New Podcast Alongside Joe Hart And Chiellini

Jan 10 2025

Balzan Youths defender and captain Samir Arab, will be appearing on an all new FIFPRO podcast hosted by former Three Lions and Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart.

The podcast which will focus behind-the-scenes and rarely heard conversations among players, will also feature former Azzurri and Juventus captain and legendary defender Giorgio Chiellini.

Arab who has also previously played for the Maltese national team, had the privilege of appearing on the promo video announcing the exciting podcast alongside the household names Joe Hart and Giorgio Chiellini.

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Property Prices In Malta Increased By 6.9% During 2024

Jan 10 2025

Malta’s housing prices rose by 6.9% in the fourth quarter of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, nearly doubling the average increase across the European Union (EU).

Data published by Eurostat shows this growth was consistent throughout the year, with earlier quarterly increases of 6.9% and 6.7%.

Several EU countries recorded housing price declines during the same period. France saw a 3.5% decrease, Finland recorded a 2.8% drop, and Luxembourg experienced a 1.7% decline despite being among the most expensive housing markets in the EU.

Bulgaria registered the highest annual housing price growth at 16.5%, followed by Poland at 14.4% and Hungary at 13.4%.

Quarter-on-quarter comparisons revealed that prices fell slightly in Finland (-0.6%) and Estonia (-0.5%) but increased in 24 other Member States.

Bulgaria (+3.9%), Portugal (+3.7%), and the Netherlands (+3.6%) recorded the strongest quarter-on-quarter growth.

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