The Fall Of Syria’s Regime And Neil Agius’ World Record: The Most Shocking And Favourite News Stories Of Maltese Politicians
2024 was a year filled with crazy news. From major escalations of transnational tensions to Maltese athletes breaking insane global records, the world has endured a huge variety of news stories this year.
So, as part of a Lovin Malta series rounding up the top moments of 2024, we asked a number of personalities and politicians for their favourite and most shocking news stories of 2024.
Here’s what they said:
Arnold Cassola
Favourite news story of 2024
“One-year-old child survives two days on side of busy highway in Louisiana | Louisiana | The Guardian.”
Most shocking news story of 2024
“Four babies die from hypothermia in Gaza, as Israel’s war pushes Palestinians into tent camp.”
Byron Camilleri
Favourite news story of 2024
“When the government reached an agreement to improve the salaries and conditions for 33,000 workers who give important service to our citizens and our country, amongst them first responders and essential service providers like Police, Soldiers, firemen, nurses and teachers.”
Most shocking news story of 2024
“The fall of the Assad regime in Syria was shocking in the way it happened, although it gave the needed hope to the people of Syria, who have suffered a lot.”
Bernard Grech
Favourite news story of 2024
“A good PN result in the MEP and Local Council Elections on 8th June 2024.”
Most shocking news story of 2024
“The death of Karl Gouder.”
Roberta Metsola
Favourite news story of 2024
“Neil Agius breaking another world record. Neil is the personification of ‘never give up’. He’s an inspiration for many young people.”
Miriam Dalli
Most shocking news story of 2024
“The Taliban silencing women in Afghanistan.”
Robert Abela
Favourite news story of 2024
“My favourite news story of 2024 was Neil Agius breaking the world record for the longest swim. He showed incredible courage and determination to complete this extraordinary swim around the Maltese islands. The emotional moment when he finished his swim was unforgettable, uniting the nation in pride for his remarkable achievement and his dedication to raising awareness for cleaner seas.”
What was your favourite piece of news from this year?