The summer heat has officially arrived

May 24 2021

This upcoming week will surely see people packing up their bags with suncream, beach towels and sunglasses as they rush towards Malta’s beautiful beaches. The heat this week is set to only increase day by day, starting off at 28°C from today and going up to a whopping 30°C by Saturday. Only Friday will see some clouds with the rest being a baking 30.

The sun will be out and and radiating at UV 9 or 10 throughout the 7 days, so if you plan on hitting the beach, make sure to stay protected. COVID-19 is also another nuisance we have to look out for, so make sure to adhere to health restrictions to enjoy the week whilst being as safe as possible.

#MaltaDaily

Photo Source: Malta International Airport, Quora

Eurovision 2021: A return to mass events and rock ’n’ roll

May 24 2021

The 2021 edition of the Eurovision in Rotterdam is a historical moment for a multitude of reasons. The first was Italy’s victory by Maneskin, which had not won the Eurovision since 1990. And, the group did it with a seeming return to rock and roll. The resurgence of rock and roll managed to beat the styles often highlighted in Eurovision, with lead singer Damiano David shouting ‘Rock ’n’ roll never dies!’.

The second historical aspect of 2021’s Eurovision edition is the fact that it showed Europe what mass events could look like in a pandemic or post-pandemic world. It shows how, given proper health restrictions and vaccination, mass events can make a comeback in a safe and fun environment.

#MaltaDaily

Photo Source: Eurovisionworld

62 year-old man found guilty of sexual abuse on 13-year-old girl put on 3 year probation

62 year-old man found guilty of kissing 13-year-old girl on 3 year probation

May 24 2021

A 62-year-old man has been placed on probation for three years after having been found guilty of sexually abusing a 13-year-old girl in a women’s toilet. The man, a Gozitan resident of Ghajnsielem who is receiving psychiatric treatment, was charged with corruption of a minor and nonconsensual sexual acts. The incident happened on 3rd November 2019, and the man was initially found not guilty on both charges.

The attorney however appealed and requested for a change of sentence after the evidence resulted in finding out the incident happened in Xewkija playground when the girl was playing on the swing. Asking her to go near him, the man led her to the women’s toilet. There, the man hugged her, bit her neck and touched her before asking for a kiss, with the girl denying and running out to get help from her mother. The man asked not to be touched after being confronted by the mother, saying he is ‘disabled’. He was arrested on site by police.

#MaltaDaily

Photo Source: Malta Playgrounds FB

Here’s a list of the COVID-19 restrictions which will be eased today

May 24 2021

As Malta’s active COVID-19 cases continue to drop while the island continues its vaccination roll-out, a number of restrictions are being eased week by week as we remain hopeful in our journey towards normality. In line with the previously-established easing of measures, here are the COVID-19 restrictions that will be eased as of today:

Restaurants can now stay open until midnight
Gyms can now re-open
Pools can also re-open until 8pm without activities
Training for contact sports will resume for those aged 17 and over
Day centres can also re-open

The next easing of restrictions will happen next Monday 1st June, which will welcome the reopening of Malta’s tourism scene and the restart of seated weddings, amongst other measures.

Agree with these measures? Disagree? Let us know in the comments!

#MaltaDaily