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Claudia Faniello spoke about the difficulties she experienced when she was young during this week’s edition of GAME ON hosted by Ben Camille. The popular singer revealed that when she was young she decided to move out of her house and move in with her brother Fabrizio. “I had to grow up very quickly,” Claudia Faniello said. “Some experiences I went through when I was very young were very challenging. I decided to go and live with my brother at a very young age. I was only 13 years old and Fabrizio... Читать дальше...

Claudia Faniello spoke about the difficulties she experienced when she was young during this week’s edition of GAME ON hosted by Ben Camille. The popular singer revealed that when she was young she decided to move out of her house and move in with her brother Fabrizio. “I had to grow up very quickly,” Claudia Faniello said. “Some experiences I went through when I was very young were very challenging. I decided to go and live with my brother at a very young age. I was only 13 years old and Fabrizio... Читать дальше...

Staff parties are still being held this Christmas but in smaller numbers than previous years, hotels and businesses have said, blaming the new COVID-19 variant for the cancellation of some company events. The feeling, according to the Malta Chamber of SMEs, is that staff celebrations are going on, mostly in the form of “more formal, executive and contained” meals and drinks. Some companies are even taking their employees abroad. “It is an opportunity to get together and do something special after... Читать дальше...

The final ceremony of Miss World 2021 has been cancelled after 23 of the 97 contestants tested positive for COVID. The announcement was made just hours before the pageant, which was set to take place in Puerto Rico and broadcast worldwide, kicked off. The organisers said on social media the finale was being "temporarily postponed" for health and safety reasons and will be rescheduled within 90 days. According to international media reports, multiple people linked to the event - including 23 contestants - tested positive for the virus. Читать дальше...

Tennis’ world number one Novak Djokovic said Friday that the Serbia national postal service has honoured him by launching a series of stamps featuring him and his sports achievements. I’m humbled!” Djokovic said on Twitter. “An honour to receive my very own Serbian stamp. Thank you to my generous country for this rare gift!” The Post of Serbia presented the stamps titled “Tennis: Novak Djokovic, the world racket number one” at an event attended by the 34-year-old star on Thursday. It said it was... Читать дальше...

Christmas celebrations in Fontana started with the Christmas novena on Wednesday and ends on January 2. A crib with unique terracotta figurines (pasturi), made by artist Jesmond Micallef, has been set up at the parish church. The pasturi are a replica of personages found in the paintings of the ceiling of the church. The Għaqda Armar Fontana has set up a Christmas tree made of plastic bottles at the church parvis. The bottles were collected from Fontana families raising awareness for plastic waste. Читать дальше...

German NGO Sea-Eye rescued 223 people, including four pregnant women and eight children, in four operations off Malta, it claimed on Friday. The search-and-rescue organisation said in a statement the operations were carried out between Thursday and Friday during a Christmas mission ahead of a brewing storm. By Friday afternoon, the Sea-Eye Four crew was looking for a fifth boat in distress. "Although further boats carrying numerous people in acute distress have been reported at sea since yesterday... Читать дальше...

The Barocco Foundation is hosting another lunchtime concert at St Catherine of Italy church in Valletta on Tuesday, December 21. Titled Christmas Classics, the concert will feature soprano Hannah Bonnici and harpist Jacob Portelli, who will perform a choice of Christmas songs and arias. The programme includes sacred classics such as Domine Deus, Rex Coelestis from Gloria by Antonio Vivaldi, Ave Maria by William Gomez, Ladate Dominum from Vesperae solennes de confessore by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart... Читать дальше...

Fun and fantastical, Marvel’s latest entry is a high-octane action fest. Old villains make a fresh return across Holland’s web-swinging hero, but I can’t help but feel like I watched this film three years ago… and it was better then.   In 2019, much to the chagrin of Marvel fanatics, Martin Scorsese declared that he doesn’t believe Marvel movies to be ‘cinema’. When he later expanded on his thoughts, Scorsese described his perspective on film, defining the ‘cinema’ he grew up on. He calls it an art form, and I can’t help but agree with him.

Like in many other European countries, gambling activities have been enjoyed by Germans since Ancient Romans took over German territories. Roman soldiers who inhabited Germany enjoyed gambling and this is how Germans were introduced to gambling. One of the oldest European casinos opened its doors in Germany. It was the Casino Wiesbaden that started welcoming its guests in 1810. What made this land-based casino different from other casinos that opened in the following years was its dress code.... Читать дальше...

A young man who died following a violent fight in Marsa last June was killed by multiple stab wounds he suffered during that scuffle, forensic experts told a court on Friday. Isaac Kwabena Kyere, 23, was pronounced dead at Mater Dei Hospital on June 10. Amo Frank Kwaku, 25 and from Ghana, faces charges of having killed him. He is pleading not guilty to charges. The two men are believed to have started arguing over a bottle of whisky, with two eyewitnesses telling the police that the argument spilling... Читать дальше...

The Planning Authority has issued an Emergency Conservation Order (ECO) for Palazzina Vincenti in St Julian’s, describing the property as "heritage at risk". In a statement on Friday, the PA issued the one-year order and described the building as one of the "best modernist examples on the island".  The property is now being regarded as a Grade 1 scheduled property – the PA’s highest level of protection – until a full assessment is made to determine what level of long-term protection it merits. Читать дальше...

Dr. Schӓr has been serving the special nutritional needs of people for past 40 years. The company focuses on specialised products in the areas of renal nutrition, metabolic nutrition, and gluten-free foodstuffs. What initially started out as a family business in South Tyrol, today employs just under 1,500 employees and operates in eleven different countries across eighteen distinct locations. The rapid growth in the company’s operations led to an increase in their consumer service commitments and service levels. Читать дальше...

Updated 5.30pm A man arrested in a police operation that netted 16.5kg of drugs and a considerable amount of cash has been remanded in custody after pleading not guilty to drug-related charges and money laundering on Friday afternoon.  Gennaro Russo, a 29-year old Italian café owner from Naples living at St Paul’s Bay, was targeted after days of surveillance by the Drug Squad at his residence and a garage in the same locality. A search in both premises as well as at another garage at Msida yielded... Читать дальше...

Saturday’s much-awaited Premier League clash between Ħamrun Spartans and Birkirkara has been called off due to a number of COVID-19 cases in the Stripes camp. Second-placed Ħamrun Spartans were due to face third-placed Birkirkara today at the National Stadium with both teams seeking valuable points to keep up the pressure on leaders Hibernians. However, the Malta FA Competitions Department was forced to postpone the match to a later date after they learnt that three players from Birkirkara FC had tested positive for COVID-19. Читать дальше...

The German central bank on Friday lowered its outlook for economic growth in Germany next year and upped its inflation forecast, as supply chain bottlenecks and the pandemic put Europe’s biggest economy under pressure. The Bundesbank cut its estimate for growth next year to 4.2 per cent on a seasonally adjusted basis from a previous forecast of 5.2 per cent, made in June last year. “The recovery has been somewhat pushed back,” outgoing Bundesbank president Jens Weidmann said in a statement. The... Читать дальше...

Two men were grievously injured in Mdina when a van driver crashed into a tree. The police said the incident happened on Telgħa tas-Saqqajja at around 11am. A 30-year-old Għaxaq man was behind the wheel of the Fiat Ducato, which crashed into a tree. A 33-year-old Żejtun man was also in the van. The two were given first aid by a medical team and Civil Protection Department officials. Police investigations are ongoing.

The Bonsai Culture Group Malta, a registered voluntary organisation, is once again holding its Xmas Bonsai Exhibition for Charity event this weekend. Funds raised will go towards the Malta Community Chest Fund Foundation (MCCFF). The exhibition will be held at the group's clubhouse in Notre Dame Arch Street, Floriana, on Saturday, December 18, and on Sunday, December 19, from 9am until 6pm. President George Vella will officially open the exhibition. This is the first public event for the Bonsai... Читать дальше...

The NBA has boosted its COVID-19 measures after a surge in cases saw 52 players go into health protocols this month. The National Basketball Association’s new measures will include more testing and mask wearing for players and staff, American sports broadcaster ESPN reported on Thursday night. The increased daily testing will begin December 26 and last two weeks.  Players will also be given tests before each game, with those who recently recovered from COVID-19 exempted from game-day testing.   Continue reading this article on Sports Desk... Читать дальше...

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola was forced to cancel a pre-match press conference on Friday after returning an inconclusive coronavirus test result. Guardiola must now await the result of a follow-up PCR test before finding out if he will be able to lead the champions for Sunday’s trip to Newcastle. That match is one of just five Premier League games still scheduled to go ahead this weekend due to a series of postponements as a result of rapidly rising case numbers of Covid-19 in Britain. Читать дальше...

The fifth edition of T-21: The Transport Malta Quarterly has been published. Being published at the end of the calendar year, this edition of T-21 focuses on the recap of another year of success in Malta’s transport industry. This year, the aviation and maritime industries both reached new heights and made great leaps forward, despite the reality of the pandemic. An element which is rightfully being highlighted in this issue is the annual don’t drink and drive campaign. Launched every year at the beginning of December... Читать дальше...

Vox Dulcis Chorale is today performing choral arrangements of Christmas favourites, as well as other carols from around the world, at St Andrew’s Scots Church, in South Street, Valletta. These include classic numbers such as Silent Night and What Child is This? and the lesser-known Gabriel’s Ave from the Basque country and Cantemos a Maria from the Dominican Republic. Two original Christmas songs by Tano Monseigneur and Melvyn Windham will also premiere during the event. The programme will feature... Читать дальше...

Social and Democrat MEPs will be quizzing Roberta Metsola over her "unacceptable" views on women's rights and social justice, before deciding whether to back her bid to become European Parliament president. The PN MEP is on track to take over the presidency from David Sassoli in January, after it was reported earlier this week that he will not be seeking a second term as European Parliament president.  Metsola was elected as the EPP's candidate for the presidency on November 24, comfortably beating two other candidates for the nomination... Читать дальше...

Sony Music said Thursday it has bought the rights to Bruce Springsteen's music catalogue, reportedly for half a billion dollars, making him the latest superstar singer to join a frenzy of such sales fueled by the pandemic. According to The New York Times and US entertainment outlet Billboard, the sale consists of Springsteen's music catalog as well as his entire body of work as a songwriter such as iconic hit Born in the USA, which has sold nearly 30 million copies. The Times cited sources briefed on the deal. Читать дальше...

The EU is currently discussing the working conditions of the millions of employees working in what is referred to as the gig economy or the platform economy. The gig or platform economy refers to a wide range of workers as under its umbrella one may include freelancers, consultants, professionals, as well as temporary contract workers doing jobs requiring a low level of skills. The reference to the terms ‘gig’ and ‘platform’ is because the connection between organisations and these independent workers is through the internet. Читать дальше...