Slovakian MEP Releases Dove In European Parliament

Apr 26 2024

A Slovakian MEP stirred controversy by unexpectedly releasing a live bird from a bag during a session at the European Parliament, declaring it a symbol of world peace.

Miroslav Radačovský, leader of the Slovak Patriot party, surprised his fellow MEPs in Strasbourg by setting free a dove in the chamber, expressing his wish for peace between Russia and Ukraine.

While Radačovský intended the gesture to promote unity and peace in Europe, it elicited mixed reactions from those present. Caroline Roose, a French MEP from the Greens, raised objections, citing concerns about animal welfare and the misuse of live animals for political purposes.

Others questioned the appropriateness of using a live animal in a parliamentary setting, with one colleague humorously asking if Radačovský could catch the bird again.

Jan-Christoph Oetjen, a vice-president of the parliament, assured that the incident would be reported to the chamber’s president, expressing hopes for the bird’s well-being. The episode sparked debate about the boundaries of political expression and the treatment of animals in such contexts.

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Former National Team Goalkeeper Justin Haber To Contest Local Council Elections

Apr 26 2024

Former national team goalkeeper Justin Haber has decided to try out a career in local politics as he will be contesting the local council elections for a seat in the Floriana Local Council.

Haber’s connection to Floriana spans a long time, with the decorated keeper coming out of the Green’s esteemed academy and playing a total of 49 matches across two spells with the club, also making his senior debut there. The first spell came from 1998 to 2002 with Haber’s second spell with the club being only a year long from 2016 to 2017.

Haber is one of Malta’s most decorated football players even having played abroad for clubs in France, Belgium, Greece and most notably English team Sheffield United and Hungarian giants Ferencvárosi TC.

Justin has also gained fame in other areas not only football, with his seafood restaurant Haber 16 appearing on Netflix show, Restaurant On The Edge.

Haber will be hoping that his newfound career in politics will be as successful as the one he had on the pitch.

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Eileen Montesin & Doris To Reunite On XOW Tonight!

Apr 26 2024

Tonight’s episode of XOW, on TVM, Eileen Montesin will reunite with a friend of hers – a friend whose name was made viral during the beloved Maltese presenter’s gig during the Maltese Carnival – Doris!

As Eileen Montesin makes her appearance on XOW alongside Ron Briffa, she welcomes the audience to the new episode – but not before spotting her friend Doris!

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Doris meets Eileen and they proceed to hug it out as the Maltese audience is treated to having an actual face put on the name.

You can catch the full moment today on XOW at 21:00 on TVM.

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Southern Regional Council Given Electrical Van For The Community

Apr 26 2024

The Southern Regional Council, incorporating twelve local councils, has benefited from a donation from the LESA agency following a request to receive an electrical van for community purposes.

During the official presentation , Security and Employment Byron Camilleri reminded the public that in the last three years over €3.25 million has been allocated by the LESA agency to carry out various projects in localities across Malta and Gozo. Camilleri also stated that “The government remains committed to supporting investment in projects that enhance the quality of life of the community,”

On her part, Parliamentary Secretary for Local Government Alison Zerafa Civelli remarked that one of the main objectives of regional councils is to support and assist local councils in their work. She noted that this electrical van will be another necessary and beneficial tool in the work of the Southern Regional Council.

Present at this ceremony were also the President of the Southern Regional Council Jesmond Aquilina, and the Chief Executive of the LESA Agency, Svetlick Flores.

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