Enzo Gusman passes away aged 74

Dec 18 2021

The death of beloved singer and presenter Enzo Gusman has just been announced, with the iconic local artist passing away aged 74.

His wife Carmen revealed the somber news on her Facebook profile, saying that ‘Our beloved left his long suffering behind to join the risen Lord where he will suffer no more.’

‘He passed peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, whom he loved so dearly. We kindly ask to be given some privacy so we can mourn his loss […] Till we meet again, my love… you might be gone, but you will remain in our hearts forever.’

Enzo was well known in Malta, winning the Malta Song Festival five times, with his song ‘Fil-Pjazza tar-Rahal being one of his most recognisable.

Father of Johanna and Greta, Gusman won the Festival Kanzunetta Maltija in 1995 alongside Tony Camilleri and John Bundy, as well as L-Ghanja tal-Poplu in 1997.

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WATCH: Dope Dance Company light up the Illuminated Trail with stunning flashmob

Dec 18 2021

The Illuminated Trail Malta welcomed more than just guests to it’s stunning attractions this weekend.

Dope Dance Company surprised families with a stunning performance amidst the lights and scenic decorations. Radiating energy, the dancers welcomed the visitors of all ages with choreography, skill and smiles all around.

Dope are a vibrant commercial/contemporary dance company founded in 2020. The company focuses on current affairs and are avid in creating more awareness towards the arts in Malta.

Watch the video of the performance which brings out the Christmas spirit, in collaboration with ‘thecreatives’ here.

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Source: @thecreatives IG, @dopedancecompany IG

Three-year ‘breather’ period proposed for Malta-UK medicine imports

Dec 18 2021

The European Commission announced on Friday that it plans to give Malta a three-year reprieve from medicines import rules to help lessen Brexit pressure on local distributors.

The proposals are a means to ensure the continued supply of medicines from the UK to Malta as well as Cyprus and Ireland. Malta will be benefitting from a number of derogations and exemptions for a three-year period if implemented.

Medicines from the UK will not, for that period, require manufacturing authorisations nor new batch testing if already tested to be allowed into the country. The plan will need approval by the European Parliament and EU leaders.

With Malta historically relying on imports of medicines from the UK, the arrangement was put into muddy waters due to UK’s exit from the EU. The UK is now considered a third country by the EU and thus no longer part of the single market for pharmaceuticals.

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Photo Source: Dachser

How freezing cold will it actually get this weekend? Forecasters explain all

Dec 18 2021

Earlier this week, Malta Weather posted an update about this weekend’s weather forecast which predicted intensely cold temperatures feeling like below freezing.

And despite it seemingly being a clear and sunny day, most forecasts are preparing us for what might be one of the coldest nights on the island. It’s not that we don’t experience cold in Malta, but the predicted temperatures are set to be somewhat more intense.

Malta Weather’s Facebook post predicted that a strong continental North Northeast Force 7 wind is expected to hit Malta early Sunday and will drive the wind-chill factor to below freezing. Soft hail is also slightly probable.

Aggornament tat-Temp also hailed something similar, but also emphasised that it might be short-lived. Tonight will be the climax, the page said, ‘where the night is concretely indicated to touch 6 degrees Celsius.

The page forecasted how the temperatures are set to switch to higher levels due to an area of high pressure very soon afterwards. Malta International Airport’s weather page is also expecting a low 8 degrees Celsius, albeit with highs of 16 throughout the day.

Despite all this, we recommend you huddle up, whether at home or if you’re going out as it’s set to be one cold night. And if we’re lucky, we’ll see some hail-covered streets!

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Photo Source: Father Julian’s Blog, Malta Weather Page FB