€300 Raised In Freddie Portelli Album Auction Going To Puttinu Cares

€300 Raised In Freddie Portelli Album Auction Going To Puttinu Cares
May 31 2025 Share

The world’s oldest record shop, located in the heart of Valletta, D’Amato Records, just launched a Legacy Programme aimed at immortalising legendary Maltese artists who shaped the music industry through special compilation albums.

The first to kick things off was of course Freddie Portelli, with his best hits album ‘L-Aqwa Suċċessi’ made available from the vinyl shop in the capital city.

 

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As part of the initiative, an auction was held for the original 1st test Pressing long play album, signed by Freddie Portelli.

The €300 raised will be donated to Puttinu Cares, helping yet another local good cause.

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Francesca Rausi Returns Home From Hospital

Francesca Rausi Returns Home From Hospital
May 31 2025 Share

Taking to social media, Francesca Rausi and her mum Michelle Rausi released a heartwarming video as they return home after the little one had to spend some time at hospital.

The duo shared a video on social media thanking everyone for their support and prayers, with Francesca excitedly telling all her followers that she is okay, healthy and ready to continue her very busy life.

Francesca has acquired a large social media following as she models and advocates for awareness around Down syndrome.

Her positive attitude as she goes about life has caught the hearts of many locals as Francesca keeps sharing her energy for all to be inspired.

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Valentina Rossi Turned Into ‘Patron Saint’ By Photographer

Valentina Rossi Turned Into 'Patron Saint' By Photographer
May 31 2025 Share

Local photographer and artist Lorella Castillo has just unveiled a new series of photos featuring the iconic Valentina Rossi as ‘Santa Melitensia.’

Described as the Maltese patron saint we never had, Rossi poses like a saint’s statue carried on a pedestal as she ‘kneels like a relic, crowned like a queen, carried in procession like a miracle.’

 

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‘She’s all of it. Red-haired, tear-streaked, laced in ribbons and steel. This is tradition rewritten.’

The photos were shot in Każin Soċjeta Santa Marija u Banda Re Ġorġ V Mqabba, Malta. The painting at the back was actually created by Castillo’s grandfather, Paolo Camilleri Cauchi.

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Y Plate Vehicle Overturns In Birkirkara

Y Plate Vehicle Overturns In Birkirkara
May 31 2025 Share

Maltese Roads Traffic Updates shared a post on social media of a Y Plate vehicle overturned on Naxxar Road, Birkirkara.

 

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The road has reportedly been closed as officials address the situation.

Early reports indicate that no injuries were reported.

More as story progresses.

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