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Summer Carnival Underway In Malta

Summer Carnival Underway In Malta
Aug 25 2024 Share

This past weekend saw the Summer Carnival take to the streets of different localities in Malta, bringing floats, dance and colours for families and attendees.

The festivities kicked off on Friday 23rd August in Buġibba, returning to the locality the following day for more carnival fun. The three day spectacle will be concluding today, Sunday 25th August, in Marsaskala.

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Organised by Festivals Malta in collaboration with local councils, the event aims to promote the artistic heritage of carnival.

The last day of events will kick off tonight at 8pm in Marsaskala, inviting anyone who is longing for some carnival atmosphere to attend.

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Massive Dead Tuna Surfaces In Sliema Bay

Massive Dead Tuna Surfaces In Sliema Bay
Aug 25 2024 Share

A video sent to MaltaDaily shows what seems to be a massive dead tuna that floated towards the shore in Sliema yesterday this past weekend.

 

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The dead fish attracted some attention from passers-by, with some taking photos of the large fish.

It is unclear whether the carcass was removed and, if so, who addressed the situation.

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Source: @wissam_bensaidi

Nicolette Ghirxi Allegedly ‘Talked Out Of Risk Assessment’; Claims Denied by FSWS

Nicolette Ghirxi Allegedly ‘Talked Out Of Risk Assessment’; Claims Denied by FSWS
Aug 25 2024 Share

Nicolette Ghirxi  reportedly agreed to undergo a risk assessment for domestic violence but was allegedly discouraged by professionals, according to evidence obtained by Times of Malta.

On April 22, 2023, Ghirxi left the assessment after allegedly being told that messages from her ex-partner, Edward Johnston, contained insults rather than threats. She later sent a voice note to a friend, explaining that the risk assessor suggested the assessment would score “zero.”

Months later, on August 12, Ghirxi was found murdered in her Swatar apartment, and Johnston was shot dead by police hours later.

Police Commissioner Angelo Gafà stated that Ghirxi had declined the risk assessment in writing, saying she did not feel at risk.

However, a close friend and Ghirxi’s lawyer, Joseph Borda, disputed this, claiming she initially agreed to take the assessment but was talked out of it, Times of Malta reported.

The Foundation for Social Welfare Services (FSWS) denied these claims, stating that their assessors never discouraged Ghirxi from proceeding and provided written statements to support their position.

Despite filing a police report and blocking Johnston on social media, he continued harassing her through other platforms, including PayPal and Gmail.

Ghirxi shared further evidence with the police but never returned for another assessment before her death. Borda has called for an independent inquiry, arguing that the state failed to protect her.

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Source: Times of Malta 

Box Jellyfish Spotted In Birzebbuga

Box Jellyfish Spotted In Birzebbuga
Aug 25 2024 Share

Taking to social media, marine biologist Alan Deidun shared a video sent to him of a box jellyfish in Birżebbuġa.

He explained that, luckily, the local box jellyfish species (Carybdea marsupialis) is much less venomous than its deadly Australian counterpart (Chironex fleckeri).

Its mild sting is best treated through the use of vinegar, Deidun explained. He also highlighted how the box jellyfish has the best ‘eyesight’ amongst all jellyfish, being able to hunt actively for other plankton at night’.

‘They occur in highest numbers in yacht marinas and ports and they are largely transparent during the day.’

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Source: Alan Deidun via Vincienne

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