The 18th edition of the Puttinu Cares Good Friday Walk was a massive success

Apr 7 2023

The event, which started at midnight on Thursday 6th April, attracted a large number of participants who braved the distance of approximately 17 kilometers, lasting 4-5 hours.

The walk started from Mellieha Pjazza tas-Santwarju and passed through Xemxija, San Pawl il-Bahar, Pjazza tal-Mosta, Hal-Lija cemetery, Birkirkara Valley, Msida Valley, and the shore of the Pieta, before stopping at Furjana on the Pits.

The event was open to anyone who wanted to participate, with a donation of €10 collected from the departure points.

There was no need to book to join the walk, and free transport was provided before the walk started at 10.30pm from Floriana to Mellieha and back from Floriana to Mellieha after the walk.

The Good Friday Walk is an annual tradition that brings together people from all walks of life to commemorate the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. It is a time for reflection and prayer, as well as a time to connect with others and build community whilst collecting much needed funds for Puttinu Cares.

This year’s event was a testament to the resilience of the Maltese people, who were able to come together despite the challenges of the past year. It was a beautiful display of unity and solidarity, as people of all ages and backgrounds walked together in harmony.

The success of the Good Friday Walk is a testament to the dedication and hard work of the organisers, who work tirelessly to ensure that the event runs smoothly and safely.

Their efforts were greatly appreciated by all who participated, and their commitment to keeping this tradition alive is a source of inspiration for us all.

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The magic of Ħamis ix-Xirka in Siġġiewi’s annual lighting event

Apr 7 2023

The Group 6 of December, in collaboration with the Local Council of Siġġiewi, have once again staged the annual lighting of Hamis ix-Xirka in Pjazza San Nikola.

This much-awaited event was once again a unique and artistic display of over 1,700 handmade torches, lit at around 7:30 pm as the sun set behind the Cross of the Hill.

The lighting of Hamis ix-Xirka has become synonymous with the village of Siġġiewi.

The process of creating these torches involves months of work and logistics, starting almost a year before the event.

Over the years, Siġġiewi has developed into a unique destination for thousands of Maltese and tourists on Hamis ix-Xirka, with this light serving as the center for this sublime night.

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Man electrocuted and falls off ladder whilst working in Qormi

Apr 6 2023

Earlier today, at around 1100hrs, police were informed that their assistance was needed in Triq L-Iskultur, Ħal Qormi.

Police convened immediately on site and preliminary investigations showed that a 40 year old man resident of Ħal Luqa was electrocuted whilst working. As a result, he fell off the ladder he was working on.

A medical team convened on site to transport the man to Mater Dei Hospital. He was later certified as having suffered serious injuries.

An inquiry has been opened, whilst investigations by police and the Workplace Health and Safety Authority continue.

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Quail spring hunting season begins next Monday

Apr 6 2023

The Gozo Ministry has announced that the spring hunting season for quail will open next Monday 10th April.

A national quota has been set at 2,400 quails, with no individual quotas for hunters. Hunters will still have to immediately report every single quail killed as well as their hunting effort and will be allowed from two hours before sunrise until noon.

This comes after the government had a request for a prohibitory injunction in Court against it by BirdLife Malta. This was to prevent it from issuing the legal notice on hunting turtle doves, but, on Thursday, the government filed a reply to the warrant.

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