Hamrun Road Closed After Fire: Reportedly By Candle

Oct 1 2024

On Tuesday morning, Ħamrun’s main road was shut down in both directions as firefighters responded to a fire inside a residence.

The blaze, which is thought to have been caused by a candle left burning, broke out around 8 a.m. on St Joseph High Street. Fortunately, no one was inside the house at the time.

By 8:45 a.m., Transport Malta reported that firefighters from the Civil Protection Department were actively working to extinguish the fire.

To facilitate the emergency response, both lanes of the road were closed. Authorities advised drivers to use alternative routes to avoid the area.

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Groom Named Heinz Gifted ‘Packet Jacket’ By Heinz

Oct 1 2024

A groom named Heinz has just tied the knot with the love of his life Michelle – and he did so wearing a suit gifted to him by Heinz themselves.

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Heinz shared a series of photos of the couple as Heinz unveils the Heinz ‘Packet Jacket’, made up of tomato packets.

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And he absolutely rocked it, with the design created by artist Ethan Chan (an expert in this sort of fashion).

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And the groom team? They all got ketchup bottles to the wedding as they celebrated their friend’s big day.

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Applications Close For 5th Edition Of Muzika Muzika

Oct 1 2024

On Friday, September 27, applications closed for the fifth edition of Mużika Mużika, organized by Festivals Malta. Once again, there was a very positive response with numerous submissions from composers, singers, and local bands across various musical genres.

Festivals Malta CEO, Frans Agius, stated, “As in previous years, Mużika Mużika has received a very positive response from local artists, with a strong number of submissions. This clearly shows that Mużika Mużika has established itself as a leading festival in our country’s cultural calendar, not only among our audiences but also with the artists, composers, and authors, without whom this festival would not be possible. I thank everyone who submitted their application.”

The process now continues with Mużika Mużika’s Board and the Festivals Malta team, entering the next phase of evaluation sessions by an expert jury. The top 30 songs will be chosen, after which they will be performed live with a backing track before a different jury. This year, 16 semifinalist songs will compete at the festival in March next year. Unlike previous editions, the first night on Thursday, March 27, will not be an eliminatory round to allow participants to enjoy the festival more fully.

Festivals Malta and the Mużika Mużika Board would like to thank all artists for their submissions and wish them success.

The semifinalists will be announced following the live auditions in October. Mużika Mużika 2025 will take place from March 27 to 29 next year.

More information here.

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Phoenicia Malta Named In Top 10 Hotels In Central & Southern Europe

Oct 1 2024

The Phoenicia Malta has been recognised in the 2024 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards, maintaining its position in the top 10 hotels in Central and Southern Europe and ranking among the top 20 in Europe overall.

It is the only hotel in Malta to feature in the prestigious top 10 list this year, alongside luxury properties in Vienna, Budapest, Salzburg, and Prague. The Phoenicia Malta is also one of just four European hotels to retain its spot from the previous year, confirming its status as a top destination for luxury travellers.

The Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards are the travel industry’s most respected accolades, with hundreds of thousands of global travellers voting each year. Their ratings and reviews highlight favourite destinations and hotels, and The Phoenicia Malta continues to be a standout choice for those eager to return.

“We are incredibly proud that Condé Nast readers have once again chosen to use their vote for The Phoenicia Malta in this year’s Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards,” says Robyn Pratt, General Manager at The Phoenicia Malta.

“Being the only hotel in Malta to earn a place among the top 10 in Central and Southern Europe is a true testament to the dedication of our team and the loyalty of our guests. Our team’s commitment to delivering a warm, personalised service is at the heart of everything we do, and to see this reflected in our guests’ feedback is deeply gratifying,” she adds.

“Featuring in Condé Nast Traveler’s top 10 list is not just great for The Phoenicia Malta, but also for Malta – and we are proud to continue to represent the best of Maltese hospitality on the international stage.”

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