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Up To 95% Of Locals Use Maltese With Family, Friends

Up To 95% Of Locals Use Maltese With Family, Friends
Aug 8 2024 Share

According to a new study headed by Iċ-Ċentru Tal-Ilsien Malti in collaboration with Vincent Marmara, almost 95% of people in Malta said that they speak using Maltese with family members.

From a sample of 600 persons interviewed in January 2024, up to 94.6% of respondents use the Maltese language to speak to family members, whereas only 13.5% said they prefer English.

Just 0.8% said they prefer the Italian language. A whopping 100.0% of 16 to 25 year olds said they prefer to speak Maltese, whereas only 4.4% said they prefer English.

English was most popular with the 36 to 45 age bracket, with 20.2% preferring to use the language with family members. Meanwhile, Maltese was most popular with the South Eastern Region at 99.2%.

English was most popular with the Northern Harbour District at 19.8%, with Italian being most popular, albeit minimally at 3.2%, in the South Eastern Region.

When it comes to conversing with friends, Maltese also took the majority with 95.8% preferring to use the language, contrasted to 14.3% for English.

English was slightly more popular with women (15.2%) and most popular with the 16 to 25 year old age group (24.4%).

100.0% of 46 to 55 year olds preferred Maltese, with Maltese once again being popular the most in the South Eastern Region. English was post popular with the Northern Harbour district.

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Steve Jobs’ Old Yacht Collides With Other Superyacht In Italy

Aug 8 2024 Share

Videos have surfaced on social media of Venus, Steve Jobs’ old yacht, colliding with another superyacht called Lady Moura off of the coast of Naples.

The superyacht now owned by his wife, philanthropist, and investor Laurene Powell Jobs was built by top-quality yacht builders Feadship and was delivered unfortunately after Jobs’ death in 2011.

The yacht is now travelling across the Ligurian sea whilst Lady Moura has made it’s way to Mykonos, signaling that the two are still in good condition despite the collision.

A spokesperson from Powell Jobs’ Emerson Collective confirmed to Business Insider, via a crewmember, that Venus, the 78-meter yacht commissioned by Steve Jobs, collided with Lady Moura, a 105-meter yacht. The incident occurred on July 22 off the coast of Naples, Italy. According to the spokesperson, only crew members were aboard the yacht at the time, and both vessels were anchored when a sudden change in wind caused the collision.

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1st Year Of Work For Iċ-Ċentru Tal-Ilsien Malti

1st Year Of Work For Iċ-Ċentru Tal-Ilsien Malti
Aug 8 2024 Share

Iċ-Ċentru Tal-Ilsien Malti has been actively working to preserve and promote the Maltese language since its inception.

During an event at Esplora, Kalkara, Executive Head Norma Saliba presented Iċ-Ċentru Tal-Ilsien Malti’s first year of accomplishments and launched a document summarizing discussions from the National Forum for the Maltese Language, based on a survey by Prof. Vincent Marmara.

Iċ-Ċentru Tal-Ilsien Malti collaborates with public and private entities to enhance the use of Maltese in various sectors, including audiovisual content, public signage, and education for foreign workers.

Key initiatives include broadcasting the children’s series Peppa Pig in Maltese, launching the Vajnil concert to celebrate Maltese culture, and collaborating with Malta Daily to promote the language.

Iċ-Ċentru Tal-Ilsien Malti is also focusing on a national campaign to encourage Maltese language use among children, educators, and public sector workers. Future plans involve creating digital tools for the Maltese language and supporting media professionals in using correct Maltese.

Norma Saliba emphasized that Iċ-Ċentru Tal-Ilsien Malti aims to inspire a cultural shift to ensure Maltese remains a national priority. Minister Owen Bonnici highlighted Iċ-Ċentru Tal-Ilsien Malti’s role in keeping Maltese alive, promoting its use, and increasing its appreciation in cultural and educational contexts.

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Nicky Sansone Passes Away

Nicky Sansone Passes Away
Aug 8 2024 Share

Nicky Sansone, the beloved LGBTIQ+ activist who was pivotal in the community’s establishment in Malta, has passed away after a battle with cancer.

Nicky was known for her positive energy and always encouraging people to live life, love and smile, even when she was at the end of her life.

Sue Caruana took to social media to announce that Nicky has passed away today, 8th August 2024.

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