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Village feast enthusiasts claim ‘double standards’ on COVID-19 restrictions after President’s Fun Run

Nov 22 2021 Share

Enthusiasts of local village feast have sounded off following the President’s Fun Run held on Sunday, claiming double standards in the face of COVID-19 restrictions.

The annual fundraiser was held in an altered manner to comply with Malta’s current COVID-19 restrictions, with a number of different marathons held in separate towns across Malta as opposed to the traditional mass event which normally culminates with a mass gathering in Valletta. Despite these attempts at compliance with COVID-19 regulations, the festa enthusiasts have argued the unfairness of village feasts remaining where they are, despite restrictions being lifted in the past months.

Qormi Parish Priest Mario Mangion took to Facebook to share his opinion on the matter, concluding by stating that while understanding that the situation is not normal and he hopes for the best, he expects that every one is treated the same.

“What is the difference between 100 people walking to collect money for charity and 100 people walking behind a statue of baby Jesus during Christmas time?” the parish priest stated, to a wave of supporting messages and statements of agreement.

Do you agree with the feast enthusiasts?

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Over €7,000 raised for kids with disabilities by Maltese boxer

Over €7,000 raised for kids with disabilities by Maltese boxer
Nov 22 2021 Share

A boxing tournament held last week by Steve Martin raised up to €7,000 for charity. Posting to Facebook, Martin thanked everyone who was present at the Super Charity Boxing Nights – whether they were the fighters themselves or coaches, fans or sponsors. 

He explained how, for him, this night was far more epic than winning a world title. ‘Me and my opponent auctioned the title that we fought for and managed to get a very generous donation of €7,000 from a guy with a heart of gold.’ All the money will be going to Embrace Diversity Organisation, an international organisation with a presence in Malta which helps kids with disabilities. 

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Photo Source: Steve Martin FB

Spotify removes shuffle from default thanks to Adele

Spotify removes shuffle from default thanks to Adele
Nov 22 2021 Share

Music streaming giant Spotify removed the shuffle option from all of Adele’s albums on the platform, including ’30’. For the singer, after a six year hiatus, it was crucial that fans listen to the songs on her newly released album in order. She therefore asked the music platform for its help. 

Posting to Twitter, Adele explained how her only request for the new album’s launch was that Spotify remove the shuffle from default option. ‘This was the only request I had in our ever changing industry’ she said.The singer continued to explain that ‘we don’t create albums with so much care and thought into our track listing for no reason. Our art tells a story and our stories should be listened to as we intended. 

Spotify responded with a Tweet, simply stating ‘Anything for you’. Some thought that the singer had taken away the shuffle option forever, but this isn’t the case at all. Gizmodo reviewed other artist’s albums on the platform (Ed Sheeran, BTS, etc) and found that people can still activate the shuffle option in the Spotify player while playing an individual song from an album. 

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Photo Source: Hype Beast, DW

Electric car charging points to be made compulsory in new UK buildings

Electric car charging points to be made compulsory in new UK buildings
Nov 22 2021 Share

Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced that Britain will be making electric car chargers compulsory for all new buildings in England in 2022. As the UK switches away from high polluting vehicles, Johnson told business leaders that he will legislate to compel charing points in new homes, supermarkets and workplaces across the country. 

This new legislation will create 145,000 new charging points per year and apply to major renovation projects. This initiative is also part of the move towards banning new sales of diesel and petrol cars in the UK from 2030, as well as reaching net zero carbon emissions by 2050. 

Having just returned from the COP26 summit, Johnson revealed how he wants Britain to lead global efforts to transition to net zero in order to assist the economy’s recovery from the COVID-19 impact. ‘We have to use our massive investment in science and technology and we have to raise our productivity and then we have to get out your way’ said Johnson. ‘We have to adapt our economy to the green industrial revolution.’

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Photo Source: Intelligent Living, Wall Street Journal