White storks safely make their way to Italy after roosting in Malta

Apr 3 2023

BirdLife Malta kept the public up to date with the fate of the White Storks which roosted in Malta over the weekend, revealing that they have continued their northern migration to Italy.

The storks arrived in Malta to spend approximately 24 hours on the island, having been sighted soaring over various areas in the south of Malta before continuing their journey.

Members of the public kept close tabs with BirdLife Malta to ensure that the migrating birds were safe, prompting the NGO to issue thanks to all those who helped in the safeguarding of these birds.

Police officers had been called to the scene where the storks had roosted after a few shots were heard in the vicinity. Two persons were apprehended to be questioned after they were seen acting suspicious in the roosting zone.

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72 year old woman grievously injured after being hit by car

Apr 3 2023

Earlier today, at around 0840hrs, police were informed of a traffic incident which took place in Triq Birżebbuġa, Birżebbuġa.

Police convened immediately on site and, through preliminary investigations, discovered that a 72 year old woman was hit by an Isuzu Elf driven by a 22-year-old resident of Ħal Għaxaq.

A medical team was called onto the site, with an ambulance transporting the woman to Mater Dei Hospital for further medical assistance. She was later certified as having suffered grievous injuries.

Investigations are currently ongoing.

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Total traffic gridlock reported in Mosta

Apr 3 2023

A total traffic gridlock was reported in Mosta by Maltese Roads Traffic Updates.

It is unclear whether the situation has improved, with the page sharing the information at around 0847hrs.

The page reported how the traffic is all the way through independence avenue, Triq Pantar and other roads along the way. ‘Best is to avoid the area especially if you are transiting through’.

Meanwhile, Valletta Road Mosta was closed for traffic.

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2,165 animals abandoned between January and March 2022

Apr 3 2023

It was revealed by Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Animal Rights Anton Refalo that 2,165 animals were rescued from Malta’s streets between January 1st and March 22nd of 2022.

The news was revealed by the Minister in Parliament in response to Opposition MP Ivan Bartolo.

Refalo also went on to explain how of the 2,165 abandoned animals, 1,022 were adopted.

This comes as animal right’s activists and shelters encourage people to adopt instead of shopping for pets due to the sanctuaries filling up with abandoned animals beyond what the groups can control.

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