Festive season plans? There’s something for everyone in Sicily

Nov 17 2021

If you’re seeking to enjoy your Christmas holidays with a change of scenery after refraining from travel due to the pandemic, Sicily has something for everyone!

Culture – Surrounding oneself with the era-spanning buildings, Sicily gives all cultural fanatics the opportunity to delve into their favourite historical periods. The Iblean Highlands is an agri-tourism haven but you can also head down to stunning Ragusa Ibla, Modica, Scicli or Parcallario for an entirely different experience. There’s something to discover at every turn.

Cuisine – Food lovers will have their minds blown by the wide variety of dishes and desserts which are a highlight of the island. You can hit a Michelin Star Restaurant at Locanda Don Serafino or satisfy your taste buds at Osteria Sapori Perduti in Modica. For some accommodation tips, we highly recommend the Hotel Poggio Del Sole in the Ragusa area.

Night-life – The pandemic made us miss the wonderful events that populate not just our weekends but also the more festive periods of the year. Catania and Palermo have some interesting options for those avid club lovers. So if you’re all about the exciting ventures, Sicily can offer you an experience with a twist as you discover new venues and meet new people to forge a fresh start ahead of 2022!

Shopping – How can we miss this local favourite? Whether it’s to find the perfect gift for your pals back home or if you’re expecting to stumble across something unique, Sicily is the perfect location to do so.

Virtu Ferries has a specific December Super Offer. Booking early and saving more, kids can travel for free with €70 for adults per person. A motorcycle ticket costs just €70 with car tickets bumped up to just €100.

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Tunnel projects still running late as traffic congestions worsen

Nov 17 2021

Despite governmental sources stating that the ongoing tunnel projects are nearing completion, the traffic congestions forming on the roads suggests otherwise.

Just 3 days ago, the Malta Independent was informed by an Infrastructure Malta spokesperson that the tunnel works are still ongoing months beyond their initial target dates of completion.

The projects seek to upgrade four of Malta’s main tunnels in Kirkop, Santa Venera, Tal-Qroqq and Ta’Giorni. They kicked off back in August of 2020 and IM predicted the completion date as being June 2021.

Flash forward five months from the set date and the tunnels are not yet complete. The major works, including repairs to tubes and underground networks seem to be finished off. However, the full completion still needs more weeks.

The forming of traffic has prompted many to take to social media and express their concerns as they spend hours after a long day of work stuck in their vehicles.

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15-year-old Nick overcomes every challenge with a bulletproof mindset

Nov 17 2021

Bulletproof Culture caught up with Nick Mercieca, a 15-year-old superstar who has overcome every challenge through discipline and hard work.

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Nick was diagnosed with Spina Bifida at birth – a rare condition where the spinal cord doesn’t develop properly.

Despite being restricted to a wheel-chair, Nick has proven against all odds that with the right mindset you could achieve anything. He is able to perform some calisthenics movements that some people only dream of.

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Training in karate, weights and calisthenics, Nick recounts in his Bulletproof video how with the right mentors and belief in oneself he turned his condition into a strength.

His strength was praised as phenomenal, constantly training and inspiring others to take on the challenge themselves towards becoming who they want to become.

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Parliament discussions on responsible cannabis use bill begin

Nov 17 2021

The House of Representatives started its discussion in the stage of the Second Reading of the Bill to create an authority on responsible cannabis use.

Owen Bonnici, the Minister for Equality, Research and Innovation, said that the Government is not afraid to change and has already carried out reforms like this it is time for Malta to stop hurting people by treating them like criminals.

To date, whoever wanted cannabis for personal use had to buy from drug traffickers who do not care whom they sell to.

The Minister said that the law, which was introduced in 2015, meant that whoever consumes a small amount of cannabis would appear in front of a tribunal and does not go to jail. The next step, said Bonnici, is to remove the fine on those who use cannabis for personal use controllably.

Explaining the 20 points included in the reform, Bonnici highlighted that whilst the management of a workplace has the right to impose its own rules, there should not be any persecution.

Opposition MP Claudette Buttigieg criticised the bill because it does not indicate which four plants can be grown at home.

She also warned against an environment of ‘anything goes’ wherein children would consider such consumption normal. The Bill does not also stipulate how far away from a school a house that grows cannabis can be situated.

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