Stars Of Fire: Sliema Strand Lit Up With Fireworks Display

Aug 21 2023

The Għaqda tan-Nar Stella Maris put up a fantastic pyrotechnical show on Saturday, with the event aptly named ‘Stars of Fire’.

Taking place at the Strand, Sliema, the event showcased yet another instance of local firework creativity as the night sky was showered with various colours and designs.

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Onlookers were treated to a musical and pyrotechnic display – a cultural feat the Maltese have been building and improving for generations.

Did you catch the fireworks spectacle?

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Swimmer Injured After Jumping Into St Peter’s Pool

Aug 21 2023

A young man, whose identity is currently still undisclosed, has suffered injuries after jumping off a height at St Peter’s Pool.

The incident was caught on film, with the footage making rounds on TikTok. The video shows the youth jumping into the water but not resurfacing, prompting other swimmers to dive to his aid.

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It was later confirmed that police were on site to transport the youth to Mater Dei Hospital for further medical assistance.

His condition is currently still unknown.

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568.12kg Of Waste Picked Up By 106 Volunteers In St Paul’s Bay

Aug 21 2023

A whopping 568.12kg of waste was picked up by around 106 divers, free divers and coastal volunteers in Ta’ L-Għażżien Bay, St Paul’s Bay.

The clean up, organised by NGO Zibel, and supported by Saving Our Blue Malta, ERA and the Ministry for the Environment, saw a large group of volunteers contributing to keeping Malta’s coastline cleaner.

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They all managed to pick up 168.16kg of plastic, 54.74kg of ropes and fishing gear, and 5.50kg worth of glass. 112.56kg of metal and 228kg of mixed waste was also recovered, amounting to the total of 568.12kg of waste.

‘What a turnout! The clean-up at this location is always one of our favourites, we get to meet a lot of our volunteers who live in the area as well as the great guys at Simenta Malta for hosting us on the day’, explained the NGO.

Have you ever contributed to a clean-up?

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Steve Zammit Lupi Cycles from Malta to Sweden in 41 Days

Aug 20 2023

Malta’s own cycling activist, Steve Zammit Lupi, has accomplished his mission, cycling from Malta all the way to Stockholm, Sweden, in 41 days.

It took Zammit Lupi a total of 36 riding days with just 5 rest days. The journey saw Zammit Lupi cycle through Italy, Austria, the Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, and Sweden, with hundreds of his friends and followers cheering him on from the island.

Zammit Lupi cycled a total of 4,400 km, with the longest ride being 211 km and the shortest ride being 42 km, averaging a daily ride of 120 km.

Steve Zammit Lupi Cycles from Malta to Sweden in 41 Days

Beyond experiencing his dream journey, the nature-lover consistently raises awareness about alternative transportation and sustainable practices, encouraging others to embrace greener lifestyles. His unwavering commitment to a greener world has been evident throughout this journey.

Well done, Steve!

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