Vladimir Putin orders Russia’s nuclear reaction response on high alert

Feb 27 2022

Following what he deemed to be ‘aggressive statements’ by NATO countries, Vladimir Putin has ordered the Russian military to put nuclear deterrence on high alert.

This follows a meeting between the president, the defence minister and the chief of the general staff of the armed forces of Russia.

In televised comments, Putin said that senior officials of the leading NATO countries ‘also allow aggressive statements against our country, therefore I order the minister of Defence and the deterrent forces of the Russian army to a special mode of combat duty.’

Putin said that Western countries are not only taking unfriendly actions against Russia in the economic sphere, but NATO officials are making aggressive statements regarding the country as well.

It is not clear what the special mode of combat duty entails, but a Geneva-based analyst and head of the Russian Nuclear Forces project Pavel Podvig told the Guardian that it may be a ‘preliminary command.’

This makes a retaliatory strike possible, but does not mean it is preparation for a first strike. It does not appear to be the highest level of readiness, but a reaction which makes the command and control able to react if necessary.

Putin had previously warned foreign nations not to interfere in the invasion of Ukraine, warning consequences which have never been experienced in history. As the invasion continues, many countries are deeming the escalation unacceptable but are as of yet not sending military aid to Ukraine, resorting to sanctions instead.

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€10,000 for people who go carless for five years proposed by PN

Feb 27 2022

As part of their electoral campaign, the Nationalist Party has pledged to pay drivers €10,000 if they sell their car and go carless for the next five years.

A proposal which intends to reduce cars off Maltese roads and address the island’s notorious traffic problems, the payment would be spread over five years for anyone choosing to find alternative routes.

People who make use of this measure must of course not acquire another vehicle during that five year period.

This proposal accompanies others such as the proposal to build underground tunnels and trams to battle traffic, as well as investing in a system which informs drivers of traffic accidents in advance, launching a national programme to encourage bicycle use and other public transport incentives.

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Voting documents will start being delivered as of tomorrow

Feb 27 2022

Officials within the Malta Police Force will begin delivering voting documents to the electorate as of Monday.

In a recent statement, The Electoral Commission revealed that the documents will be distributed ever day between 8am and 1pm as well as between 3pm and 9pm, with all of the documents to be delivered up to Friday 11 March.

The Electoral Commission noted that the documents shall be the delivered onto the address where the voter is register, meaning that there must be a responsible adult who is a resident or relative to receive and sign for the voting documents. The voting documents must be kept in a safe place, with the commission reiterating that no one must will be able to vote without it.

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Increasingly strong winds expected to hit Malta & Gozo later today

Feb 27 2022

If you’re coming back from Gozo after carnival weekend or plan on visiting an open space for some fresh air, be warned that increasingly strong winds are expected across Malta and Gozo today.

Facebook weather page ‘Malta Weather’ has forecasted ‘partly to rather cloudy skies with moderate winds becoming STRONG across Malta and Gozo.’

Meanwhile, the page ‘It-Temp Madwardna’ has forecasted a 50 per cent chance of rain with temperature highs of 14°C and lows of 9°C, which may feel as low as 6°C. The Malta International Airport’s weather page corroborates such reports, highlighting that Malta and Gozo may experience some rain overnight.

What are your plans today?

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