Standstill traffic across Malta due to four-car collision in Marsa

Feb 22 2022

If you were anywhere close to Maltese roads this morning, you probably noticed the jaw-dropping amount of traffic across the entire island.

Such traffic was caused by a four-car collision in a main road leading to Marsa, with the Police confirming that the accident took place at around 6:45am in Hamrun Bypass. One individual, a passenger, was taken to Mater Dei Hospital after sustaining injuries as their condition remains pending.

The Malta Police Force has revealed that the road has been opened.

Were you stuck in traffic this morning?

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Photo Source: Maltese Roads Traffic Updates

World leaders condemn Russia as troops move into eastern Ukraine

Feb 22 2022

Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered troops to move into two rebel-held regions in Eastern Ukraine after recognising them as independent states.

This was met with severe condemnation by several world leaders as Russia claimed that the troops would be engaging in ‘peacekeeping’ in the regions. The two regions, Luhansk and Donetsk, harbour Russian-backed rebels who have fought Ukrainian forces since 2014.Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia of wilfully violating its sovereignty, calling for clear an effective actions of support from its International partners.

Speaking at an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council, US Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield dismissed Russia’s peacekeeping claims, saying that ‘we know what they really are.’In reaction, US President Joe Biden signed an executive order that prohibits new investment, trade and financing by Americans in the breakaway regions. UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson too said that the actions are a flagrant violation of Ukraine’s sovereignty.

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola wrote on Twitter that the recognition of the two separatist territories in Ukraine is a blatant violation of international law, the territorial integrity of Ukraine and the Minsk agreements. ‘The EU and its partners will react with unity, firmness and with determination in solidarity with Ukraine’ she said.

The recognition of the two separatist territories in #Ukraine is a blatant violation of international law, the territorial integrity of Ukraine and the #Minsk agreements.

The EU and its partners will react with unity, firmness and with determination in solidarity with Ukraine.

— Roberta Metsola (@EP_President) February 21, 2022

This was echoed by UK’s Sajid Javid who told Sky News that the invasion of Ukraine ‘has begun’, and that further sanctions will be imposed on Russia. ‘Europeans were waking up to a very dark day’ he said.

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Photo Source: ABC News, Roberta Metsola FB

Increase in green spaces & decrease in taxes, says Robert Abela

Feb 21 2022

During his first electoral rally on Monday evening, Prime Minister Robert Abela kicked off his and the Labour Party’s electoral campaign with a bang, listing a number of significant proposals from the party’s manifesto.

Amongst others, Abela stated that while the government’s current legislature focused on improving Malta’s roads, the years to come will focus on an increase in green spaces and infrastructure. He went on to state that the government will continue to invest in family spaces with the goal of improving quality of life across Malta and Gozo. The Prime Minister highlighted that the government will invest €100 million per year over a period of seven years in green infrastructure.

In addition to the investment on green spaces, Abela highlighted that the Labour Party will increase pensions and ensure free medication for pensioners. Additionally, Abela also highlighted that the Labour Party will ensure a decrease in tax rate for businesses, reiterating his party’s claim that hard work & diligence will be rewarded.

Watch the full speech here:

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Breaking: PN’s Claudio Grech will not contest general election

Feb 21 2022

PN MP Claudio Grech has just revealed that he will not be contesting the upcoming election in order to make space for new blood.

Addressing a rally in Valletta, Nationalist Party leader Bernard Grech emphasised that the party is regenerating itself before the public’s eyes.

‘We are united and gathering strength’ he said. Bernard Grech thanked the MP and said that he will still remain a pillar of the party.

This follows the withdrawal of Clyde Puli, Kristy Debono and Mario Galea who withdrew from the race this morning. In his stead, Christian Micallef will be contesting the 1st electoral district.

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