“A Harsher Day Than Others”; Isabelle Bonnici Speaks On Jean Paul First Birthday Since Tragedy

Aug 13 2023

On Saturday evening, Isabelle Bonnici took to Facebook page ‘Għal Jean Paul’ to share the sombre news that today is her son Jean Paul Sofia’s first birthday since the tragic Corradino incident that took his life.

“Tomorrow is a harsher and more difficult day day than usual because it is my beautiful son’s first birthday that I cannot celebrate with him. I don’t wish to write anything else except to remind you to remember me in your prayers”, the mother wrote on the eve of her son’s birthday.

“You will not be able to comment because the more I read the more it pains me. I’m sure that you understand and I send you a hug”, the post concluded.

Jean Paul Sofia died in Corradino on December 3rd 2022 after a building under construction collapsed over him, with his mother Isabelle launching a nationwide campaign calling for justice for her son and a public inquiry, which was eventually granted after intense pressure from thousands.

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Hamrun’s St. Joseph Band Club Breaks Record For Largest Balloon Structure

Aug 13 2023

With festa season at full speed as Malta reaches its last few weeks of village feasts, Hamrun’s St. Joseph Band Club has secured a national record for Malta’s largest balloon structure.

Soċjetà Mużikali San Ġużepp Ħamrun – A.D. 1889 was given the award from ‘The Malta Records’ after presenting an impressive balloon structure in the form of a church measuring 11.75m height by 7.30m width.

After a week of celebrations, the Hamrun Feast will come to a close this afternoon, with the famed ‘Marċ tal-Ħadd’ to take place alongside a number of other celebrations and afterparties.

Have you attended a village feast this year?

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Cycling Activist Steve Zammit Lupi Arrives in Sweden as Part of 500km Journey Across Europe

Aug 13 2023

Malta’s own cycling activist Steve Zammit Lupi has made some major progress in his 500-kilometre cycling journey, arriving in Helsinborg, Sweden on Saturday evening. Zammit Lupi reported that he arrived in Sweden after crossing from Helsingør, Denmark via his fourth and final ferry journey.

With 800 kilometres to his final destination in Stockholm, this journey saw the activist leave Malta to cycle around 100 kilometres everyday for 55 days, allowing him to discover new places and experience with his trusted bicycle.

The journey saw Zammit Lupi cycle through Italy, Austria, Czech Republic, Germany and Denmark, with hundreds of his friends and followers cheering him on from the island.

Beyond experiencing his own dream journey, the nature-lover constantly raises awareness about alternative transportation and sustainable practices, encouraging others to embrace greener lifestyles and his unwavering commitment to a greener world has been seen in this journey.

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Nude Man Wandering in Qawra Beach Sparks Online Furor

Aug 13 2023

A photo of a nude man emerging from the sea at what appears to be Qawra Point Beach (Ta’ Fra Ben) has sparked quite a furor online.

Hundreds took to the comments of a post published by controversial zoo owner Anton Rea Cutajar, who censored the snap himself before taking it online, as a completely nude man wandered across the beach.

Topless sunbathing and public nudity is prohibited on all public beaches, with only a small inlet in Ġnejna Bay and a particular inlet in Pembroke renowned for being nudist beaches.

It is unknown whether any legal action has been taken on the situation.

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