Design Dreams and Building Beams: Malta’s Largest Construction and Property Event

May 17 2024

This May, 23rd and 24th Malta will host its largest event dedicated to the interior design, architecture, and construction industries. Held at the MFCC (Ta’ Qali), this two-day event will bring together industry leaders, experts, and innovators to showcase, discuss, and explore the latest trends, challenges, and advancements in these fields.

Professional Programme:

The morning sessions, running from 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM, will feature professional talks and workshops tailored for industry professionals.

Open to the Public:

From 2:30 PM to 7:00 PM, the event will open its doors to the public, offering a chance for everyone to engage with the latest trends and innovations in furniture, interior designing, architecture, tools, and construction materials.

Competitions and Incredible Prizes:

● Moodboard Competition: Architects and interior designers can showcase their creativity and compete for a luxurious prize package worth €2,000, featuring high-end items donated by exhibitors.
● Malta Design Competition: Architects are invited to transform a generic template into a breathtaking design using Malta Design’s extensive product range. The winner will receive a €1,000 voucher from Malta Design.
● Bridge Point will be hosting an Arcade Pac-Man competition with amazing prizes. Don’t miss the chance to showcase your retro gaming skills and win big!

Architecture Hub: Explore a dedicated space for innovation and ideas, featuring collaborations with notable firms such as XYZ and MJMDA. This hub will showcase cutting-edge architectural concepts and designs.

Exclusive Workshops: Engage in workshops designed to enhance your skills and broaden your understanding of current trends and techniques in the industry.

Notable Speakers:

Gain insights from leading figures in the industry, including:

● Daniele Franceschin partner at Renzo Piano Studio: Known for the City Gate and the Parliament of Valletta.
● Andreas Brandner, President at the European Council of Civil Engineers.
● Charles Xuereb, CEO at Trident Estates.
● Prof Graeme Brooker, Head of Interior Design at the Royal College of Art.
● Rosie Haslem, Managing Director of Streetsense UK.
● Jonathan Buttigieg, CEO of Vassallo Builders Limited.
● Mark Dwyer, Project Executive at Two Trees Management, Boston USA.

For the full programme and list of speakers, visit the event programme.

Networking Opportunities: Attendees can connect during daily coffee breaks and enjoy complimentary lunches.

Happy Hour Delights:

Relax after sessions with Happy Hour events at various stands:
● Relax at JMV’s stand with a whiskey. Cheers to fruitful connections!
● Beer at the Design Hub, courtesy of Light Design Solutions and MIDA.
● Special drinks at the Tessera stand and F.Schembri stand.
● More delights at other stands throughout the venue.

Beatriz Rodriguez Sanz, the event’s director, emphasised the goal of creating a platform for dialogue and partnership to foster sustainable growth in the sector.

For more information and to register, visit the official website.

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Family-Focused Activities at Public Service Expo24 This Sunday

May 17 2024

Join us at the Public Service Expo24 at the MFCC Ta’ Qali this Sunday, 19th May 2024, for a day packed with engaging activities designed to benefit families, parents, and children. This year’s expo showcases the daily operations of the public service administration and provides valuable insights into various services.

Start your visit at 10:30 AM with a session led by Prof. Angela Abela from Positive Parenting titled “X’ser jghinek biex tibni familja ghal qalbek,” where she will discuss key aspects of building a happy family. This 30-minute talk promises to be both informative and inspiring.

Continue your day with a critical Q&A session from 11:30 AM till 12:30 PM on Pensions and Social Benefits. This session will be moderated by Keith Demicoli and feature insights from the Permanent Secretary and the Director of Income Support and Compliance, offering a great opportunity to get expert answers to your questions.

From 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM, engage your children in the Children’s Policy Activity, where Amber Bondin will encourage kids to use the Empowering App. This interactive session allows children to send feedback, create pictures, and more.

Conclude the educational day with Dr. Rita Micallef’s talk from 2:30 PM to 3:00 PM on empowering parents to nurture their family and build a brighter future for their children. Organised by Positive Parenting, this session will provide valuable tips and strategies for effective parenting.

Don’t miss these insightful sessions and register here!

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GTA 6 Release Date Finally Announced By Rockstar

May 17 2024

Rockstar games have finally announced when the long awaited GTA 6 will be released, revealing that the game will see the light of day in the Fall of 2025.

This means that die hard fans of the franchise only have around a year and a half until they can get their hands on the game.

The exciting news was revealed after Rockstar’s parent company Take-Two Interactive reported a financial loss of $2.9bn in the last financial quarter.

The company also reported that GTA 5 since it’s release way back in 2013 has managed to sell a whopping 200 million copies becoming the second bestselling video game title after Minecraft’s 300 million sold copies.

The Grand Theft Auto franchise is one of the most critically acclaimed and popular franchises in gaming, with the past several entries often ranking among the best video games ever made.

It is also being reported that the story mode of the game will be based on the story of the two infamous criminals Bonnie and Clyde.

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Protestors In Valletta Call For ‘Cleaner’ Malta

May 17 2024

On Thursday evening, protestors walked down the streets of Valletta demanding for ‘justice’ and for a ‘cleaner’ Malta in the wake of the Vitals inquiry and accusations of former Prime Minister Joseph Muscat and various other Labour government officials.

The protest was organized by Repubblika and was promoted under the banner Ningħaqdu għal-Malta Nadifa (uniting for a clean Malta).

It was also backed by 21 other NGOs including KSU, KNZ and Moviment Graffitti and included a march which started from the Parliament building and ended directly in front of the law courts.

Most of the protestors were chanting several chants including “Daphne was right”, “Send the thieves to Kordin” and “You robbed us, we want our Malta back”.

There were 8 speakers in total; Megan Mallia (Daphne Caruana Galizia’s niece); Repubblika and Occupy Justice activist Pia Zammit; Norman Vella; KNŻ National Officer Sarah Xuereb; Moviment Graffitti’s Robert Louis Fenech; Repubblika President Vicki Ann Cremona; KSU President Luke Bonanno; and Repubblika’s honorary President, Robert Aquilina.

Robert Aquilina, Republikka’s honorary president stated that the people were finally facing a “moment of truth” in Malta’s history ahead of Joseph Muscat’s pending court case.

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