Famous Linguistic Journalist Explains Malta’s ‘Serving Kant’

Mar 11 2025

Sophia Smith Galer, one of the world’s most prominent linguistic journalists with over 300k followers on Instagram and 550k on TikTok, shared her appreciation for the Maltese language by explaining the meaning of the word ‘Kant’ after the EBU banned Miriana Conte’s song ‘Serving Kant’.

Galer broke down how the word ‘kant’ is a blend of the Romance word ‘cantare’ and the grammatical root structure used in Semitic languages, which explains both the word’s spelling and pronunciation.

Despite the song’s ban, the controversy has brought increased attention to the Maltese language, boosting its profile across Europe and among Eurovision fans.

With the spotlight on Malta’s Eurovision entry and contestant higher than ever, Smith Galer’s insights have sparked global interest in Malta’s unique linguistic heritage, further elevating the country’s cultural significance in the global conversation.

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Sidemen’s Zerkaa Wears Classic Valletta Kit In Viral Video

Mar 11 2025

In a video shared to social media by SpudBros, one of the Sidemen members can be seen donning a classic Valletta FC kit from the 1990s as he orders and makes his own food.

Joshua Bradley, known as Zerkaa, is a member of the Sidemen and walked in with Tobit John Brown (a.k.a TBJZL) and Simon Minter (Miniminter) to the outlet.

And if a Maltese with a passion for local sports were to look closely, Joshua could be seen donning the iconic football kit.

The logo is unfortunately covered by the YouTuber’s jacket, however the rest of it seems to indicate that it actually is the Valletta FC iconic kit.

The video boasts 3.2 million views on TikTok, with a photo shared on Instagram racking up 20.9K likes.

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The Sidemen have cultivated a love for the Maltese islands in recent years, with Vikkstar getting married here.

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Recommendations For Higher Standards In Construction Sector Implemented

Mar 11 2025

One year after the publication of the public inquiry into the fatal incident that claimed the life of young Jean Paul Sofia, a press conference was held by the Cabinet Subcommittee, coordinated by Mark Mallia, Head of the Prime Minister’s Office.

The Inter-Ministerial Committee members include Ministers Silvio Schembri, Clint Camilleri, Byron Camilleri, and Jonathan Attard.

The press conference, held before a parliamentary discussion, provided an update on the implementation of the recommendations from the public inquiry.

As promised by Prime Minister Robert Abela, the inquiry report was made public immediately after it was received, and full commitment was shown to implement the recommendations.

Of the 39 recommendations in the report, 96% have been completed, with others still in progress.

Several reforms have raised standards in the construction sector, including five immediate initiatives announced by the Prime Minister a year ago.

These include the introduction of helpline 138 for reporting alleged construction abuses and providing free legal services to those affected.

Stronger enforcement, a new OHSA law, building protection amendments, and reforms in land allocation have also been implemented.

The Inter-Ministerial Committee continues to drive further reforms, focusing on education and training within the sector. The Labour Migration Policy ensures a fairer job market and better protection for workers, including those in construction.

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13 Reasons Why Star Captures Stunning Shots Of Malta

Mar 11 2025

Timothy Granaderos, a star of the series ’13 Reasons Why’, took to social media to share photos and clips from his time in Malta as they shoot for a film.

Granaderos, who portrayed Montgomery de la Cruz in ’13 Reasons Why’, is filming ‘Ascent’ along with a number of other stars, including Inanna Sarkis and Gregg Sulkin.

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The actor shared a number of shots around the island, with captions reading ‘We’re making a film in Malta folks’ and ‘Mela Malta.’

The other stars have also been sharing photos of the island, with international portals also reporting the shooting and promoting Malta as a filming destination.

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