Survey Finds One in Three Students Have Been Asked to Share Intimate Photos Online

Mar 25 2025

In a press release parliamentary secretary for quality and reforms Rebecca Buttigieg emphasised the importance of fostering a culture of respect in relationships because only in this way can we address the issue of gender stereotypes, which are often the main cause of domestic violence.

Around three hundred students from St Joseph schools in Blata l-Bajda and Raħal Ġdid, and from De La Salle College, attended these interactive workshops, which were organized by the National Commission Against Gender-Based Violence and Domestic Violence.

Among other topics, the workshops addressed abusive behaviors that students might encounter online through social media platforms.

These workshops are a continuation of the campaign ‘Nieqfu Flimkien, Flimkien Infiqu.’

In an informal and anonymous survey conducted among students during the workshops, it was revealed that nearly a third (30.52%) of the students who participated in the survey stated that there had been occasions when they were asked to send intimate photos online.

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First Strawberries Feast Being Organised In Nadur Gozo

Mar 25 2025

On 18th May 2025, Nadur Square in Gozo will host the island’s very first Strawberry Festival, celebrating the sweet and vibrant strawberry season.

The festival will feature a variety of strawberry treats, including strawberry shortcake, ice cream, jams, and chocolate-covered strawberries. Visitors can explore the Strawberry Market, where fresh local strawberries and handmade goods from talented vendors will be available.

Live entertainment will set the festive mood, with music, dance, and engaging competitions throughout the day. For families, there will be a range of activities, including a bouncing castle, traditional games, arts and crafts, and strawberry-themed contests, making it an enjoyable experience for all ages.

The event promises to be a celebration of community spirit, food, and fun, as locals and visitors come together to enjoy the flavours and atmosphere of Gozo.

The Qalb il-Frawli Strawberry Festival is set to be an unforgettable event in Nadur Square, Gozo, on 18th May 2025, offering a delightful day of festivities for all.

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Rising Prices & Cost Of Living Main Voter Concerns

Mar 25 2025

The European Parliament’s 2024 post-electoral Eurobarometer survey examines citizens’ voting behaviour in the recent European elections, the key issues influencing their decisions, and their attitudes towards the EU and the European Parliament.

Rising prices and the cost of living (42%) and the economic situation (41%) were the primary factors driving Europeans to vote in the June elections.

A third of voters (34%) were motivated by international issues, while a similar proportion cited defending democracy and the rule of law (32%). Among non-voters, 46% said the cost of living and 36% the economic situation could have encouraged them to vote.

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Trust in European parliamentary democracy is notably high at the beginning of the tenth EP parliamentary term, with 42% of citizens expressing a positive view of the European Parliament — the highest figure ever recorded.

Citizens are optimistic about the EU’s future, with 65% holding a positive outlook, and 70% of Europeans believe their country has benefitted from EU membership, a figure that has remained stable in recent years.

The study also reveals that voting in European elections has become a democratic habit for many. Among voters, 46% always vote, 42% see it as their civic duty, and 20% vote to support a political party aligned with their values.

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Activists Call For Malta-Israel Match Boycott

Mar 25 2025

Activist groups in Malta are calling for a boycott of the upcoming rugby match between Malta and Israel, set for April 5th at the Tony Bezzina Stadium.

The groups, including Moviment Graffitti, Ġustizzja għall-Palestina, Watermelon Warriors, Lebanese Advocates, and Youth for Palestine, are urging the public to “show Israel the red card” in protest of what they describe as “sportswashing” amid Israel’s ongoing actions in Gaza and the West Bank.

The statement, supporting the global Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement and the Palestinian Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel (PACBI), criticizes Israel’s participation in international sporting events, calling it an attempt to whitewash its military operations.

The groups emphasize that rugby, like other team sports, should unite people, but must not ignore Israel’s war crimes and crimes against humanity.

“We need to hold Israel accountable through boycotts and sanctions against those complicit in its actions,” they stated.

The coalition is also calling on Rugby Europe to suspend Israel’s national rugby team, as it did with Russia following its invasion of Ukraine, accusing the union of violating its ethical code by allowing Israel to compete and imposing fines on teams that refuse to play against Israel.

President of the Malta Rugby Football Union Robert Portelli told Times of Malta that sport ‘should remain a tool for peace’ and should be an ‘opportunity to unite people rather than divide them.’

ToM also reported that the MRFU could be fined tens of thousands of euros if they refuse to play. The newsroom was also informed that, in 2023, the union was fined €20,000 when they refused to travel to Israel due to insecurity in the region.

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