These are the COVID-19 measures being eased from today

Jun 7 2021

As Malta continues to traverse its way through the COVID-19 pandemic, the country welcomes a new set of eased measures on the Sette Giugnio public holiday.

Groups of maximum 6 allowed in public
Table maximum increased to 6
Bars & band clubs to open until midnight
Cinemas & theatres to reopen
Contact sports for 17+ to resume
Gaming & betting establishments to reopen

Today, Health Minister Chris Fearne announced that no new cases of COVID-19 were found over the past 24 hours and went on to encourage discipline and responsibility amongst the Maltese population.

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No new cases of COVID-19 for the first time since summer 2020

Jun 7 2021

For the first time since summer 2020, no new COVID-19 cases have been registered over the past 24 hours.

This was reported by Health Minister Chris Fearne earlier today on Twitter, where he went on to wish a great holiday to all Maltese citizens.

The minister went on to appeal for discipline and responsibility amongst the population as a number of measures are removed today, amongst them the reopening of bars and band clubs after months of having their doors closed.

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Hundreds in protest in Venice after return of giant cruise ships

Jun 6 2021

Several hundred residents in Venice stated that they were deceived by the Italian government as huge cruise liners and vessels docked in the city’s port on Sunday. The citizens were surprised when a cruise liner sailed into the city’s lagoon for the first time since the pandemic, despite Prime Minister Mario Draghi’s declaration that the ships would be banned form the historical centre.

Activist leader of ‘No Grandi Navi’ (No Big Ships’ Tomasso Cacciari stated that the Italian government deceived not only citizens but also newspapers and public opinion around the world. A counter protest however occurred, supporting the livelihoods of people who depend on the cruise industry and have been negatively impacted by the pandemic.

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New family park in Bormla by SportMalta announced

Jun 6 2021

Parliament Secretary for Youth Sport and Voluntary Organisations Clifton Grima announced a new family park in Bormla in the proximity of Cottonera Sports Complex. The project will be undertaken by SportMalta, with the Parliament Secretary stating that the site chosen is currently abandoned and will thus give new breath to Cottonera’s families and residents.

Grima stated that the government’s aim is to innovate new ideas for the public, with SportMalta taking the lead in proposing the concept. This will give people the chance and the space to spend their free time in a quality park.

The 20,000 m2 zone will be regenerated to offer recreational space for families in Malta. Several activities will also be included, such as walking trails, zippiness and archery, targeting a multitude of ages. The project will also keep the impact on surrounding areas to a minimum.

Bormla’s mayor, Alison Zerafa Civelli, embraced the new project and stated that Bormla is rich in history, culture and enough space for recreational purposes. SportMalta chairman Luciano Busuttil also explained how SportMalta will be embarking on such a different project to offer a park for everyone.

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