Georgia Beat Portugal To Make It To EURO 2024 Last 16

Jun 27 2024

Georgia advanced to the last 16 of Euro 2024 with a historic 2-0 victory over Portugal, marking a momentous achievement in their first major international tournament.

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia stunned Portugal by scoring within the first minute in Gelsenkirchen. Georges Mikautadze sealed the win with a 57th-minute penalty, delivering Georgia’s most significant football triumph.

Under coach Willy Sagnol, Georgia qualified from Group F as one of the four best third-placed teams, setting up a challenging encounter with Spain on Sunday.

Portugal had already secured their spot as group winners, prompting coach Roberto Martinez to make eight changes to his lineup. Despite this, Portugal dominated much of the game and came close to equalising several times.

Antonio Silva’s error led to Kvaratskhelia’s early goal, and later, Silva was controversially penalised, allowing Mikautadze to score from the spot.

Throughout the match, Portugal exerted constant pressure, with Cristiano Ronaldo and Joao Felix creating several chances.

However, Georgia’s defense, led by goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili, held firm. Georgia’s clinical finishing and defensive resilience secured a landmark win, celebrated passionately by their fans.

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Sven & Gaby Meet David Walliams At Ed Sheeran Concert

Jun 27 2024

Love Island Malta season 1’s Sven and Gaby ran into writer and actor David Walliams whilst at Ta’ Qali for the Ed Sheeran concert.

The couple posed for a photo with the English personality, with the latter later hitting the follow button on Sven’s Instagram.

Walliams is currently in Malta for a Book Show on the 28th of June as part of the Mediterrane Film Festival at Fort St. Elmo, Valletta.

The David Walliams Book Show is a one-man performance where David Walliams shares hilarious stories from his childhood, discusses the inspiration behind his famous book characters, acts out funny extracts, and reads amusing fan letters.

His daytime shows delight children, parents, and grandparents who have enjoyed his 40 best-selling books over the past 15 years.

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Hollywood Actress Heather Graham in Malta for Mediterrane Film Festival

Jun 26 2024

American actress Heather Graham, known for her roles in iconic films such as “The Hangover,” “Twin Peaks,” “Austin Powers,” and “Scrubs,” is in Malta for the Mediterrane Film Festival. Graham, a seasoned actress who first captivated audiences with her starring role in the 1988 teen comedy “License to Drive,” will be attending the Mediterrane Film Festival’s prestigious Golden Bee Awards on Sunday.

Graham’s career skyrocketed with her memorable portrayal of “Roller Girl” in Paul Thomas Anderson’s critically acclaimed 1997 film “Boogie Nights.” Throughout the 1990s and 2000s, she continued to charm audiences with her performances in comedic hits like “Swingers” and “The Hangover,” as well as in critically praised dramas such as “Six Degrees of Separation” and “Lost in Translation.”

In recent years, Graham has expanded her talents beyond acting, venturing into producing and directing. Her feature film directorial debut, the comedy “Half Magic,” showcases her versatility and creativity within the industry.

As she graces the Mediterrane Film Festival, fans and attendees eagerly anticipate her presence at the Golden Bee Awards. Her participation adds a touch of Hollywood glamour to the festival, highlighting the event’s celebration of film and artistic achievement.

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Non-Binary Persons To Be Able to Legally Change Gender on Documents

Jun 26 2024

Non-binary individuals in Malta will now have the right to change the gender registered at their birth.

This means that every Maltese citizen can request to alter their registered gender to female, male, or non-binary, and, if desired, change their name to match their chosen gender identity.
This development follows the granting of similar rights to transgender individuals in 2018.

The amendments to the Gender Identity, Gender Expression, and Sex Characteristics Act have been submitted to Parliament for a second reading. Non-binary gender refers to those who do not identify strictly as male or female. Individuals aged 16 and over can change their gender without parental consent.

In 2017, Identity Malta adjusted its internal systems to include the ‘X’ gender option on its documents. If the proposed amendments are approved, the Act will specify that for non-binary individuals, the gender identifier on any official document will be ‘X’. Parliamentary Secretary Rebecca Buttiġieġ proposed the amendment. Nationalist MP Graziella Attard Previ highlighted that current Maltese laws benefit only Maltese citizens and exclude foreign LGBTIQ+ individuals, which she deemed discriminatory.

She called for consistency and inclusivity for non-Maltese LGBTIQ+ individuals to prevent further marginalisation.

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