Violent Action Against Journalist Outside Parliament Condemned By IGM

Dec 6 2024

The Institute of Maltese Journalists (IĠM) has condemned an incident on Monday in which a journalist was blocked and aggressively shoved by members of the Nationalist Party entourage and a protest-goer while attempting to interview the party’s leader and MPs.

This marks the second such incident involving the Nationalist Party in recent weeks.

The IĠM expressed disappointment over the lack of public condemnation by the Nationalist Party and urged all political parties to take responsibility for the behaviour of individuals within their circles.

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The institute stressed the importance of ensuring journalists can carry out their work without harassment, calling these incidents unacceptable.

A police report has been filed regarding the incident, and the IĠM is urging authorities to act promptly. It also expressed solidarity with the affected journalist, who works for ONE, and with all media professionals who face harassment while performing their duties.

The IĠM emphasised that bullying tactics against journalists undermine press freedom and called for a commitment from political parties to respect and protect the role of the media in a democratic society.

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Malta Draws Opponents for 2024/25 European Women’s Youth Championships Round 2

Dec 6 2024

This morning, UEFA conducted the draw for Round 2 of the 2024/25 European Women’s Youth Championships at its headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland. The draw has set the stage for the Malta Women’s National U-17 and U-19 teams as they prepare for their next steps in the competition.

The Malta U-17 team has been placed in Group B2, where they will face Bulgaria, Luxembourg, and Azerbaijan. The mini-tournament will be held in March 2025, with Azerbaijan serving as the host nation.

This group presents a competitive challenge for Malta’s young talent as they look to progress in the tournament.

Meanwhile, the Malta U-19 selection finds itself in Group B3, where they will compete against Kosovo, Latvia, and Kazakhstan.

Notably, Malta will host this mini-tournament, providing a home advantage for the national team. Matches are scheduled to take place on April 1st, 4th, and 7th of 2025.

These draws mark a crucial phase in the development of Malta’s youth football, offering both teams an opportunity to showcase their skills on an international stage.

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Tyson Fury Poses With VisitMalta Ring Rail

Dec 6 2024

Ahead of his much anticipated fight against Oleksandr Usyk, world renowned boxer Tyson Fury posted a photo in the ring with the emblem of VisitMalta on the ring’s outer guardrails.

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Menacingly posing and ready for a spectacular fight, Fury has been training for this moment in Malta, being spotted by various locals as he jogged and worked out.

The “Gypsy King” recently lost his undefeated record to Usyk, who now holds the undisputed heavyweight champion title. Despite the setback, Fury has vowed to come back stronger, confidently stating he will knock out Usyk in their next bout.

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Malta Records Highest Increase In Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Dec 6 2024

Malta has recorded the highest increase in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions among EU member states, according to data published by the European Environment Agency (EEA).

Emissions from key sectors such as domestic transport, buildings, agriculture, small industry, and waste have risen by over 30% since 2005.

This increase significantly outpaces that of other countries like Cyprus and Bulgaria, which saw rises of around 5%.

The report highlights that Malta, along with nine other EU countries, has exceeded its GHG emission limits for 2023.

This comes as Malta aims to reduce emissions to more than 20% below 2005 levels by 2030, a target that appears increasingly challenging given the current trajectory.

In a statement, PN Shadow Minister for Climate Change Eve Borg Bonello expressed concern over the statistics, describing the rise in emissions as deeply troubling but not surprising.

She highlighted the need for transparency and concrete action, urging the government to conduct a full audit of climate policies, allocate resources to reduce emissions in critical sectors, and provide regular updates on progress.

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