Gaia signs global publishing deal joining roster alongside The Weeknd, Marshmello & more

Apr 17 2021

At just 18 years of age, former Junior Eurovision winner Gaia Cauchi is making strides in the international music scene as she signs a publishing deal with Kobalt Music and Prolific Songs.

The aforementioned company boasts a stunning roster of musical icons with names such as The Weeknd, Marshmello, Childish Gambino, Lorde and many others, with our very Gaia joining the star-studded list.

The singer took to Instagram to share the news and express her sentiments of dreams becoming reality , a post which has since garnered thousands of likes and praise from the likes of Emma Muscat, Ira Losco and more.

Here’s wishing Gaia the best of luck and a promising international career in music!

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Portugal & Italy begin to reopen schools & dining following lockdowns

Apr 17 2021

As the European Union continues its battle with COVID-19, certain countries in Europe seem to be heading in the right direction as Portugal will open restaurants, shopping malls and cinemas on Monday with Italy kickstarting outdoor dining and schools on April 26 following their respective lockdowns.

During the month of January, Portugal was the worst-hit country globally, going into a lockdown that the country’s head of National Association of Public Health Doctors stated that “went on probably a bit longer than was strictly necessary” in mid-January.

As Portugal’s COVID-19 situation improves following lockdown, Italy also continues to curb restrictions following a number of partial lockdowns with Premier Mario Draghi reporting that the country looks towards the future with optimism and trust, anticipating a recovery for the economy and the country’s social climate.

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March reported to be colder than January & February as windy weather persists

Apr 17 2021

Albeit having longer days and normally being a gateway month to the Maltese summer, March’s average temperature was recorded to be slightly lower than January and February.

The Malta Airport Meteorological Office reported that the month’s average temperature was 13.8°C, ranging between the lowest 8°C and highest 20.5°C. March was also partially windier than usual, with the Met Office reporting an average of 9.6 knots for wind speed over the forecasted 9.4 knots.

Following Friday’s windy weather, Saturday’s weather is expected to have rather strong to strong winds (F5-6) with a chance of rain towards the morning and partially cloudy weather during the afternoon.

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Works to clear up Għadira road after heavy winds take over Malta on Friday

Apr 17 2021

On Friday, the Maltese islands experienced an extended period of heavy winds of Gale Force 7, with Facebook page ‘It-Temp Madwarna’ reporting that a gust of wind in Selmun reached 92km per hour, or Gale Force 10.

⚠️ 𝗕Ħ𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗔 // Qed issir dak kollox possibli biex is-sitwazzjoni tal-Għadira🏖 tinżamm taħt kontroll. Grazzi👏 kbira…

Posted by Deo Debattista on Friday, 16 April 2021

Parliamentary Secretary for Consumer Protection and Public Cleansing Deo Debattista also reported works on Għadira’s roads after being covered with sand, making it dangerous for drivers passing through the area.

While it was reported that the heavy winds would be slowly decreasing, the issued warning still applies for Saturday, as the weather partially cloudy on Saturday morning with forecasted highs of 17°C and lows of 12°C.

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