2 Weeks to Go Till Gozo Carnival Weekend

Jan 26 2024

With February around the corner, Gozo buzzes with anticipation for the annual Gozo Carnival Weekend. Slated from the 9th to the 12th of February, this festival of colour, costumes and revelry is not just a weekend getaway —it’s a celebration of culture.

Kicking off the festivities is the Spontaneous Nadur Carnival hosted by Malta Daily. This carnival, renowned for its unique blend of traditional and modern elements, promises an experience unlike any other. Expect streets teeming with people donning eccentric costumes, creating an atmosphere of joy and creativity.

The fun doesn’t stop there. On Friday, the Nadur celebrations will be followed by an unmissable official afterparty with G7 Friday Carnival at Aurora, Rabat. This event boasts a stellar lineup of local DJs and jaw-dropping set-up, setting the stage for a night of carnival raving.

On Saturday, the excitement carries on with a jam-packed Nadur street celebration. This high-energy event leads into the much-anticipated District Arctic Disco at Aurora. Here, partygoers will be treated to an evening of house music bangers, surrounded by a unique set-up donning Apres Ski vibes.

The carnival spirit continues to soar in Nadur on the 11th and 12th, ensuring that the festive mood does not stop. So mark your calendars and prepare to be swept away by the magic of the Gozo Carnival Weekend.

With just two weeks to go, the countdown has begun to one of the most exciting weekends on the Maltese Islands.

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MCAST Directives Suspended: Students Thank Supporters

Jan 26 2024

Taking to social media, MCAST student and Swieqi Local Council Jordan Galea Pace announced that the MCAST directive has been suspended.

The students were protesting the directives which would see marks of assignments and exams withheld due to no collective agreement between MUT and the government being struck.

Galea Pace, who, along with other students, has been campaigning for the past few weeks to get the directives removed and the relevant entities to discuss the collective agreement, posted to social media, saying:

‘Thank you to every student who voiced their opinion and involved themselves. Thank you to the government and the MUT who heard the plea by students as they demand their results. And thank you to the Opposition which spoke out on the first day and joined us in the protest.’

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Dar Tereza Opens Its Doors To Mothers With Mental Health Challenges

Jan 26 2024

With an investment totalling approximately €620,000, Ministers Roderick Galdes and Julia Farrugia Portelli inaugurated Dar Tereza, a facility designed to support around seven mothers facing mental health challenges, providing professional guidance for their reintegration into society.

Managed by the Richmond Foundation, Dar Tereza underwent internal renovations funded by the Housing Development Fund (HDF), administered by the Housing Authority. Minister Galdes emphasised the Government’s commitment to the housing sector’s significance for individuals and communities, aiming for holistic solutions complemented by services and facilities.

Minister Farrugia Portelli highlighted the importance of the Voluntary Organisations Project Scheme (VOPS), which secured funding for furnishing key areas, including the kitchen, bedrooms, and bathrooms.

She emphasised the Government’s ongoing support for organisations like the Richmond Foundation, aiming to enhance societal benefits through projects.

Charmaine Mangion, Chairperson of the HDF, commended the revitalisation of a dilapidated building into a Specialized Centre, expressing the commitment to collaborate with voluntary organisations for improved community access to such services.

Mauro Pace Parascandalo, CEO of the Malta Council for the Voluntary Sector, noted that the VOPS scheme played a crucial role in furnishing rooms for the project’s implementation, emphasising the societal benefits of such initiatives.

The inauguration was attended by Permanent Secretaries Emanuel Psaila and Nancy Caruana, as well as Bormla’s Mayor Marco Agius.

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Maltese Police Arrest 14 In Joint Europol Operation

Jan 26 2024

14 people were arrested by the Maltese Police in an operation conducted as part of the ‘Joint Action Day,’ coordinated by Europol, against Nigerian organized crime across Europe.

The Maltese Police collaborated with various local entities, including the Customs Department, Detention Services, and the Environmental Health Directorate, conducting inspections and enforcement in Marsa, Ħamrun, and St Julian’s.

The 14 individuals were arrested in connection with illegal immigration, and three establishments serving African food are to face court proceedings for violations of public health regulations.

Various documents, prohibited food items, and items related to drugs were seized during the operation.

Several Police units participated in the operation, including Immigration, Drug Enforcement, Anti-Vice, Rapid Intervention Unit, Canine Unit, as well as district and community policing.

The countries involved in the joint operation over three days in early December were EU Member States: Belgium, Bulgaria, Germany, Greece, Malta, Spain, and Sweden; Other States: the United States, Iceland, Colombia, Nigeria, and the Republic of Benin; Agencies: Europol, Interpol, Frontex, UNODC, CrimJust, UK Home Office International Operation in Nigeria, and the @ON Network.

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