WATCH: Mass gathering at Maltese mosque despite COVID-19 health restrictions

May 1 2021

Exclusive footage sent to this newsroom shows a large number of people gathering together at the Mariam Al-Batool Mosque located in Paola, Malta, for a congregational worship during the Friday midday prayer known as Jum’ah. In Islam, Jum’ah is the holiest day of the week on which special congregational prayers are offered.

Mass gatherings are currently illegal as the maximum amount of people allowed together in groups is four. Religious gatherings in churches have been recently opened but only under heavy restrictions to its congregation.

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Malta’s new bookkeeping app does your taxes so you don’t have to

Malta’s new accounting app does your taxes so you don’t have to

Apr 30 2021

Let’s face it, we all detest tax-work and when it’s actually time to sit down and do our taxes, we’re already mentally-drained from thinking about it, but that may become a thing of the past.

Brought to you by the people who brought Bolt to Malta and created Time to Eat, Binderr is Malta’s first bookkeeping app and they want to change how you stay on top of your finances. With a team of specialised bookkeepers at its helm, you’ll always have your mind at rest. Freelancers can now turn to their mobile phones to sort their bookkeeping, avoiding all of the hassle and bureaucracy of dealing with multiple people at one go.

Providing a tailor-made personal experience with a detailed overview of your accounts, upcoming (or overdue) tax returns, notifications, deadlines and so much more. Binderr will not only help you manage your finances, but provide an overview of all your financial information at any given time.

Binderr isn’t just any app. It’s backed by a team of specialised bookkeepers that will check your returns and make sure you claim as much tax as possible.

To make things even better, the app will soon offer services such as management accounts, payroll, issuing of invoices and more, all while being the best bang for your buck!

To top it all off, the application boasts a very reasonable price tag, calling it “far more affordable than bookkeepers in Malta, even though it provides so much more” and it is available to download on all platforms.

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Photo Source: Binderr FB

Pfizer vaccine may be offered to 12-year-olds in Europe starting June

Apr 30 2021

Pfizer BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine is allegedly being made available to anyone aged between 12 to 15 in Europe. The chief executive of the German company confirmed that Pfizer has submitted an application for emergency approval of this vaccine for this particular age group in the US at the start of April, being ready for submission to the European Medicines Agency as well by next Wednesday. Being approved for 16-year-olds and over, the prospect of vaccinating younger children could be a crucial next step towards herd immunity.

Vaccinating children before the next school year is also another reason why the vaccine is being considered for approval as it eases strain on parents worrying about their children’s health. Participants in Pfizer’s studies showed positive results as the vaccine provided an incredible 100% protection.

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Photo Source: Bloomsberg.com

Maltese man returning from India dies minutes before evacuation flight

Apr 30 2021

Ivan Barbara, 47, travelled to India to adopt a baby girl but unfortunately contracted COVID-19 while in the country. Unfortunately, Barbara passed away on Friday after developing complications moments before the air-ambulance took off. Barbara was to be transferred to Malta’s ITU for treatment in isolation. He passed away after being transferred onto the plane.

Times of Malta was informed that Barabar’s wife Rosanne and the newly adopted daughter tested negative for the virus, but it is unclear when they can make the voyage to Malta. The couple had travelled in March to adopt the girl but tested positive earlier this month. The news of the passing shocked the entire nation, with even opposition leader Bernard Grech paying tribute to his passing.

Rest In Peace Ivan.

Photo Source: Bernard Grech FB