WATCH: Tornado forms between the islands of Gozo and Comino

Aug 11 2022

Footage sent to this newsroom shows what seems to be the formation of an off-shore tornado right between the islands of Gozo and Comino.

The footage was filmed at a safe distance from the phenomenon, but it is strongly advised to avoid the area in case the weather pattern worsens the phenomenon. It is unknown if the tornado has subdued as of yet.

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This comes as Malta is expected to be battered by some intense stormy weather right ahead of the Santa Marija feast.

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Source: James Mizzi

Harmless fried egg jellyfish makes first appearance of the summer in Malta

Aug 11 2022

The iconic fried egg jellyfish, locally known as “tal-lampuki” or “qassata”, has made it’s first appearance this summer in Maltese seas.

The jellyfish was first found floating around at crystal lagoon in Comino on the 9th of August. Facebook page Maltese Islands Weather had this to say about the first sighting of the marine creature: “It’s almost that time of year again! The fried-egg jellyfish will slowly start returning to local waters.”

The page also revealed that “it prevails for a very short time here, with the jellyfish usually disappearing from local seas by the beginning of October.” It is also harmless with it inflicting only a very mild sting.

The jellyfish has distinct purple tentacles and a dark yellow bell with a diameter of about 30cm. They are usually found in the western and central parts of the Mediterranean.

Local marine biologist and lecturer Alan Deidun revealed on Facebook that “Yet again this year, as has been happening in recent years, the species has appeared earlier on in summer, yet another indicator of the warming trend shown by our seas”. This summer has seen an invasion of jellyfish on Malta’s beaches due to rising sea temperatures.

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Young Maltese make-up artist is a TikTok star in the making

Aug 11 2022

TikTok has produced many artists from all fields all over the world, with the make-up craftsmanship being no exception. It offered the likes of Henry Galea a platform to showcase their art, with him ending up designing an official model of a new Lord of the Rings series.

Now – it’s time for you to meet Leah, who is taking to TikTok to show her own take in the field. Adored by her followers from all over the globe, Leah is shaping up to be yet another one of these masters of the make-up craft.

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And Henry? Well, he recognised her talents and even went on to collaborate with her on a video. Talent recognises talent and Malta is no exception!

We can’t wait to see what else Leah gets up to in the near future with her exquisite make-up skills!

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Man run over following intense argument in San Ġwann

Aug 11 2022

A 27-year old Polish man was ran over last night, following an intense argument he had with two other men. The incident happened at around 2130hrs and took place in Triq il-Gallina, San Ġwann.

Upon learning about the fight, police rushed to San Ġwann to carry out preliminary investigations. The car that the two men used to run over the Polish man and escape from the scene was a Renault Zoe. The identities of the the two men are still yet to be known.

A medical team and ambulance were called immediately and took the 27-year old man to hospital. It was later announced that the Polish man was grievously injured.

Investigations on the case are still ongoing.

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