Former President George Abela Celebrates 77th Birthday

Apr 22 2025 Share

Former President of Malta and father of Prime Minister Robert Abela, George Abela, is celebrating his 77th birthday today.

Born in Qormi on 22 April 1948, Abela served as Malta’s 8th President and made history as the first to be nominated by an opposing political party.

Beyond his presidential role, he was a prominent figure within the Labour Party for over two decades.

His contributions extended to sports as well, serving as President of his hometown club Qormi FC and becoming Chairman of the Malta Football Association in 1992.

Marking the occasion, Prime Minister Robert Abela shared a touching photo of the two on Facebook, expressing gratitude and appreciation for his father’s constant support and all he has done for him.

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German Film ‘Back To The 90s’ Chooses Malta As Production Hub With Over 100 Local Crew

Apr 22 2025 Share

On Tuesday, 22nd April 2025, Minister for National Heritage, the Arts and Local Government, Owen Bonnici, visited the Junior College in Msida alongside Malta Film Commissioner Johann Grech, where filming of German Film ‘Back to the 90s’ was underway.

The production brought together a crew of 129, with 105 of them being Maltese and Gozitan professionals. This project formed part of six ongoing productions across the islands, contributing to the steady growth of the local film industry workforce.

The 100-minute feature film, also made a commitment to environmental responsibility. Prior to filming, the production team pledged support to Ambjent Malta’s Tree for U campaign. In early April, this initiative saw the successful planting of 25 indigenous trees—carob, olive, and pomegranate—in the Manikata area.

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Civil Protection Malta Locate Missing Person Safe In St Julian’s

Civil Protection Malta Locate Missing Person Safe In St Julian’s
Apr 22 2025 Share

A missing person was located safe and well in St Julian’s early this morning.

Rescuers from Civil Protection Malta’s Fire Stations 5 and 11 were called to the scene and promptly launched a search operation. The individual was successfully located shortly afterwards.

The rescue took place along the coastal area of St Julian’s and involved close cooperation between the Mater Dei Hospital Emergency Department, the Malta Police Force, and the Armed Forces of Malta (AFM).

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Legendary Band ‘The Script’ Comment On Klinsmann’s Cover Of Their Song

Apr 22 2025 Share

Legendary band The Script, best known for chart-topping hits like Hall of Fame and Superheroes, recently showed appreciation for Maltese singer Klinsmann by commenting on his TikTok cover of their track For the First Time.

Klinsmann, a well-loved figure in Malta’s music scene, shared an acoustic rendition of the song, and the band’s positive reaction surely came as a surprise.

The Irish group, known for their emotional lyrics and powerful performances, are currently on a global tour that began in 2024 and will run through 2025, continuing to connect with fans worldwide in both live shows and online.

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