We’re not having a ‘White Christmas’

Dec 23 2022

The weather is expected to be delightful on Christmas Day, with the Maltese Islands set to wake up to sunshine and pleasant temperatures on December 25.

The maximum air temperature is forecast to reach 19°C on Christmas Eve and 20°C Christmas Day, while the minimum night-time temperature is set to hover around 13°C-15°C during the weekend. A browse through the Meteorological Office’s archives reveals that the highest Christmas Day temperature on record was registered in 2009 at 23.6°C, while the lowest temperature had dipped to a chilly 3.7°C back in 1986.

While all will be mainly sunny and bright, not all will be calm on Christmas Eve, as the Northwesterly wind is expected to be rather strong to strong, becoming rather strong later in the day. However, Christmas Day is not expected to be as windy, with the Meteorological Office forecasting that a moderate to rather strong Northwesterly wind will blow throughout the day.

No rain is on the cards for the coming days, with a look at past Christmases showing that it has been eight years since it last rained on Christmas Day. Back in 2014, the Meteorological Office had measured 0.2 mm of precipitation on December 25.

Mild temperatures and sunny weather are expected to extend into the coming week, with highs of 21°C forecast until Tuesday and light to moderate winds blowing from Boxing Day onwards.

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Three dead and several injured in Paris shooting

Dec 23 2022

A gunman has opened fire in central Paris, killing three people and wounding four others. Tthe attacker targeted a Kurdish community centre and restaurant with what might be a possible racist motive.

The 69-year-old suspect was quickly detained by police.

Reports suggest the suspect is a French national known to police for two counts of attempted killing in the past.

The suspect got injured in the shooting that happened in three places: the Kurdish community centre, a restaurant and a hairdresser salon.

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92% of Maltese consider themselves dependent on technology

Dec 23 2022

A study conducted between September and October of this year, show that, 92% of Maltese people consider themselves dependent on technology for daily tasks.

The study published by Misco, involved 291 individuals employed in Malta who make use of different technologies at their workplace.

42% said that the technology at their workplace increases their stress and burnout levels.

41% believe it makes it harder for them to achieve a work-life balance.

48% check their phone for work-related tasks multiple times a day outside their working hours.

90% of respondents say that technology makes them more productive, however the vast majority also agreed that it has increased their working hours.

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Boxing Day Tournament scheduled again after 2 year absence

Dec 23 2022

After an absence of two years due to the pandemic, the Malta Sports Journalists Association (MSJA) together with the Malta Football Association (MFA), the Malta Football Referees Association (MFRA) and the Malta Football Coaches Association (MFCA), will join for the traditional boxing day football tournament, which has been organised for several years. This tournament traditionally sees football teams made up of sports journalists, coaches, referees, and MFA staff battling it out for a good cause.

The Boxing Day Football Tournament will be held on Monday 26th December 2022, starting at 8:30 a.m. at the Centenary Stadium, Ta’ Qali. H.E. President of Malta George Vella will be attending and will kick off the second set of matches at 10:00 a.m.

As is customary, tournament participants will pool their funds in a collective donation for the national fund-raising activity Istrina. The general public is welcome to attend and contribute with a donation along with the participants.

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