Taylor Swift Concerts In Vienna Cancelled After Attack Threat

Aug 8 2024

Taylor Swift’s scheduled performances today, tomorrow, and Saturday at the Ernst Happel Stadium in Vienna, part of her Eras tour, have been canceled due to a possible security threat.

Yesterday, two people suspected of planning Islamist attacks on large events in the Austrian capital were arrested. The organizers stated, “Due to confirmation by government officials of a planned terrorist attack at the Ernst Happel Stadium, we have no choice but to cancel the three planned shows for everyone’s safety.” They added that all tickets would be automatically refunded within the next 10 working days.

Austria’s General Director for Public Security, Franz Ruf, reported that a 19-year-old Austrian citizen was arrested yesterday morning in Ternitz, Lower Austria, after pledging allegiance to the leader of ISIS. explosive materials were also discovered that the suspect’s home.

A second arrest took place in Vienna later that day, but details about this suspect remain undisclosed.

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PN MP Adrian Delia Celebrates 55th Birthday

Aug 8 2024

On his 55th birthday, PN MP Adrian Delia shared a heartfelt post on Facebook, expressing his gratitude for reaching this milestone. In his touching message, Delia thanked God for the gift of life and reflected on the myriad experiences he has encountered throughout his journey.

His post resonated with many, highlighting the importance of gratitude and reflection. Delia’s words underscored a sense of appreciation for both the highs and lows, acknowledging that each experience has shaped him into the person he is today.

The post received an outpouring of support and well-wishes from his followers and constituents on his Birthday.

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Local Goes Viral For Adorable Puppy Training TikTok

Aug 8 2024

A video uploaded to TikTok by Ian Cuschieri went viral, amassing 13.5K views, as it shows him training the most adorable border collie puppy.

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The dog is led around and trained to walk in between the owner’s legs, sit and follow orders – all with the promise of a treat of course!

And treated they are for they follow the instructions like the good dog they’ll grow up to be!

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How Did Maltese Get The Word Misħun? Linguist Explains

Aug 8 2024

In his latest explainer, linguist Kurt Rumbajsa explained how the Maltese language got the word ‘misħun’ – which is used to describe hot water.

The word has its origins in Arabic, wherein the word water is ‘ma’, whereas ‘l-ilma’ (with an article) becomes al-ma.

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The Maltese language combined the two words and essentially ‘forgot’ that they were once separate. The same happened, Kurt explains, with ‘misħun’.

The word ‘ma’ was combined with the adjective ‘sħun’ (hot), giving us ‘ma-sħun’.

Kurt hypothesises that this could have happened with words like ‘mifhum’, ‘minqux’ and ‘mibdul’.

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