Court Approves Marsaskala Waste Plant Transformation Into Park

May 6 2025

WasteServ has welcomed a Court of Appeal ruling that paves the way for the transformation of the former Sant’ Antnin waste treatment plant in Marsaskala into a public green park.

The decision follows a legal challenge by Vassallo Builders Ltd, which contested the awarding of a tender for WasteServ’s largest-ever greening initiative. The court rejected all claims made by the company, allowing the project to proceed after months of delay.

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The €20 million redevelopment project will convert 23,800 square metres of the former industrial site into landscaped terrain with mature trees, shrubs, and an artificial lake designed to attract biodiversity and create a peaceful environment.

A 175-metre retaining wall will be built to separate the park from adjacent areas, while three reservoirs will be constructed to manage irrigation, storm water, and firefighting needs.

Part of the site will also be excavated for a three-storey car park with electric park-and-ride services. Around 33% of the excavated material will be reused on site, reflecting WasteServ’s commitment to sustainability and the circular economy.

With full development permits already in place, works are expected to begin once the contract is signed in the coming days.

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1st Look At Miriana Conte In Basel For Eurovision 2025

May 6 2025

Miriana Conte just dropped her first look whilst in Basel, Switzerland for Eurovision 2025.

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In a post cross-shared with the Eurovision’s official account, Miriana poses on video before a transition shows her in bright red and black outfit surrounded by performers.

Accompanied to her track SERVING (previously KANT), she captioned the post: ‘Do-Re-Mi-Mi-Miriana’s arrived in Basel.’

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Italy Remains Top Destination For Maltese In 2025 Q1

May 6 2025

Italy remained the top travel destination for Maltese outbound tourists in the first quarter of 2025, accounting for 34.5% of all trips.

Travel to EU countries increased by 2.2% over the same period in 2024, while trips to non-EU destinations saw a decline of 3.7%.

Between January and March, a total of 181,403 outbound trips were recorded, a slight increase of 820 compared to the first quarter of 2024. Of these, 111,965 trips were for holiday purposes, followed by 42,098 for visiting friends and relatives.

The majority of outbound tourists were between 25 and 44 years old (52.0%), with another 29.4% falling into the 45–64 age group.

Tourists spent a total of 1,321,606 nights abroad, an increase of 117,304 over the previous year.

Most of these nights (57.3%) were spent in non-rented accommodations, such as staying with friends or relatives. The average length of stay per tourist was 7.3 nights.

Outbound tourist spending reached €171.2 million for the quarter, with an average expenditure of €944 per person. These figures highlight both the popularity of short-term European travel and a growing investment in leisure among Maltese travellers.

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Maltese Aquatic Sports Mourn Passing Of Edgar Izzo

May 6 2025

Maltese aquatic sports woke up to the sad news of the passing of Edgar Izzo, a respected and long-serving figure in the local sporting community, who died at the age of 85.

Edgar Izzo played a significant role in Maltese sports administration, holding several key positions throughout his career.

He served as treasurer of the Aquatic Sports Association of Malta (ASA), and also contributed his time and expertise as club secretary at Sliema Aquatic Club. In addition, he held the roles of treasurer and vice-president at Sliema Wanderers Football Club.

Izzo was known for his meticulous approach to administration and was widely regarded as a man of great integrity and dedication.

His contributions to sport were not only professional but personal, as he left a legacy of excellence, discipline, and commitment that influenced those who worked alongside him.

Many within the sporting community have acknowledged Izzo’s impact and the example he set, both as an administrator and as a person. His values and passion for sports clearly left an impression on those around him.

His influence continues through his son, Karl Izzo, the current ASA president, who has followed in his father’s footsteps with a successful career in sports leadership.

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