Thunderstorms could hit Malta this coming Thursday

Sep 6 2021

Malta has officially entered the new season cycle as this upcoming week is characterised by isolated showers, more showers and a possible thunderstorm to top it all off on Thursday. With temperatures mitigated and relatively settled at 30 and 31 degrees Celsius, clouds are to occupy the skies over the islands.

Most of these are to bring rain showers, some light drizzles whilst others destined to be more intense. The thunderstorm destined for Thursday is still up in the air (no pun intended) for now but given the week’s weather plan we wouldn’t rule it out any time soon.

It’s time to switch your beach towels and sun cream for rain jackets and cosier clothes, even though the heat still seems to persist here and there. We’ve had enough of it but the feeling doesn’t seem mutual.

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Photo Source: storm chasers of Malta

Malta perform well but narrowly lose to Slovenia

Sep 6 2021

This week was surely one of the most successful weeks in Maltese football history. The national team highly impressed, gaining plaudits not only locally but also internationally.

The senior team had a very positive week as they convincingly beat Cyprus 3-0. They unfortunately lost 1-0 to Slovenia due to a penalty but the Maltese players performed valiantly against their opponents. Malta never seemed as the weaker team during the match, attacking and pressing the Slovenians constantly.

The only goal of the game came from a dubious penalty right before half-time in the 44th minute. The goal didn’t dishearten the Maltese players in the second half as they managed to score a goal which was unfortunately ruled out for offside. The game ended with another penalty for Slovenia but it was saved this time by keeper Henry Bonello.

A big well done goes to the Maltese players for once again making us proud!

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People who put up Christmas decorations early might be happier

Sep 6 2021

We all know that one person who starts playing Christmas jingles in November and hangs Santa Claus puppets off their balcony quicker than you can say ‘Christmas Father’. Research has shown that putting up your Christmas decorations earlier could actually make you happier. This might explain the festivity fever that hits in the last few months of the year and despite some people finding this a complete nightmare, some people live for it.

Psychoanalyst Steve McKeown’s research states that in a world full of stress and anxiety, people tend to associate things that make them happy and Christmas decorations evoke those strong childhood and nostalgic feelings. Another psychotherapist, Amy Morin, states that the holidays serve as a reminder of when a loved on was still alive or maybe looking at a Christmas Tree reminds one of the magic of the festivities from childhood. So now you have every reason to unleash your Christmas energy – it will literally make you happier!

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37 COVID-19 cases registered with 49 recoveries

Malta has registered 41 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, while 29 patients have recovered.

Sep 6 2021

Malta has registered 37 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours from 2,601 swab tests, while 49 patients have recovered. 1 deaths were registered in the past 24 hours. This information was announced by the official Facebook page of Malta’s Ministry for Health.

As of Sunday 5th September 2021, 799,214 vaccine doses were administered of which 415,254 were 1st doses. 413,844 people are currently fully vaccinated.

To date, Malta has registered 36,512 COVID-19 cases in total, of which: 34,961 have recovered, 445 died and 710 are still active.

Mater Dei Hospital is currently treating a total of 29 COVID-19 positive patients, 2 of whom are in the ITU.

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