Harry Styles will play Thanos’ brother ‘Eros’ in the Marvel Cinematic Universe

Oct 19 2021

Who knew Harry Styles playing the mad titan’s brother in the Marvel Cinematic Universe was the crossover we needed? The One Direction star, aged 27, will be playing Eros in an upcoming Marvel film. News of the role was revealed at the premiere of ‘The Eternals’, with an end credits scene set to showcase the singer in his comic movie debut.

Thanos was played by Josh Brolin in Avengers: Infinity War and Endgame. But who is exactly Eros? Well, he is a carefree and womanising powerhouse, which contrasts heavily to Thanos’ stern and power-hungry drive. Eros even defied his brother, aiding his parents in the battle against the purple alien on a quest to exterminate half of all life. Harry Styles seems to be quite the perfect candidate to bring this personality to the big screen. Whether we’ll see him go toe-to-toe with Brolin’s Thanos is still unclear, but what is sure is we’ll be seeing a cross-section of fans of both comics and the singer’s fanbase coming together.

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Lydia Abela celebrates 13 year anniversary with wholesome post

Oct 19 2021

Lydia Abela took to social media to celebrate her 13 year marriage with Prime Minister Robert Abela, sharing an emotional post expressing the love and appreciation she has for her beloved husband. Addressing the Prime Minister, she said ‘nothing in this world can be as wonderful as the love you give me and GIorgia Mae. Happy anniversary Robert, I love you.’

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The post consisted of two photos from two different time periods – one vintage showing the couple getting married in the Mdina Cathedral and the other a modern photograph of them recently. Their anniversary comes just after Lydia herself celebrated her birthday on Sunday, with Robert himself expressing a similar appreciation post on the occasion. The Prime Minister himself also showed an image on Instagram, with adorable Giorgia Mae embracing her parents.

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Malta’s grey-listing plummets attractiveness for foreign investors

Oct 19 2021

Malta is currently at its all-time lowest in terms of attractiveness towards foreign investors. This comes following the FATF grey-listing, with only 37% of foreign investors deeming Malta attractive for FDI. A whopping 46% find the island unattractive. The statistics were revealed by the EY Malta Attractiveness Index which reported that 40% of respondents went from finding Malta attractive to either ‘no’ or ‘don’t know’ over the last two years.

The FDI attractiveness of Malta seems to have been on the decline since 2016, but the spiral downwards worsened after 2019. At that point, 77% of respondents found Malta attractive for FDI. Now, that figure ranks at 37%. The survey was carried out just after Malta was placed on the FATF grey list of jurisdictions. Asked on what could improve this state, respondents pointed towards reputation, governance, skills base improvement and tackling the grey listing as urgently as possible.

Despite 77% of existing FDI companies still looking at a future based in Malta, an increase of no responses was noted. 84% of investors believe that the grey-listing impacts Malta’s ability to be viewed as a reputable destination for business. Another massive 55% feel that doing business in Malta will be more difficult as a result of grey-listing.

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5 Maltese pasta spots you have to try at least once

Oct 19 2021

Pasta; a dish so internationally-beloved that it is commemorated globally every single year with its very own day. A legacy etched in history which has been a source of culinary comfort for as long as we can remember. Like every other country in the world, Malta loves its pasta, and of all the things we can boast about as residents of the Maltese Islands, our restaurants are definitely a selling point. From authentic Italian trattorias to modern spots which live to push the envelope, here are 5 Maltese pasta spots which you need to try at least once.

A Mano

This laid-back trattoria just recently opened at a gorgeous location in Kalkara and serves some of the most authentic Italian food on the island. Revel at the culinary prowess of A Mano’s highly capable chefs and take yourself on an impromptu trip to Italy.

When a restaurant’s name is a literal translation of ‘by hand’, you know it’s legit.

Marelli

Formerly one of Malta’s best kept secrets, now one of the most reliable cafés on the island, Marelli is the gift that keeps on giving.

With an incredible, ever-changing menu featuring a number of mouth-watering pasta dishes which will keep you coming back for more. From porcini tortellacci to slow-cooked beef ragu, you will never leave Marelli disappointed.

Giorgio’s Cafeteria

Serving probably one of the country’s most iconic pasta dishes, Giorgio’s Cafeteria was one of the first cafés to open in Sliema and it comes as no surprise that it is still a local favourite to this day.

Giorgio’s Penne Chicken with the crispy slice of bacon on top is a mainstay in local brunch lore and if you haven’t tried already, what are you waiting for?

La Buona Trattoria Del Nonno

A favourite foodie location built on family tradition, seasonal produce and absolutely unforgettable food. At La Buona Trattoria Del Nonno, each iconic dish is better than the last, but their Paccheri Pistacchio definitely deserves a spot on our list of iconic pasta dishes…

…and if its classics you’re looking for, their Carbonara definitely deserves a mention.

Zero Sei

Zero Sei trattoria romana in Valletta is the closest thing to an Italian holiday you can get without having to book the real thing. Immerse yourself in the taste of Italy and trust your palate in the hands of Zero Sei’s super-capable chefs.

Whether you fancy an authentic serving of Carbonara, a decadent dish of Amatriciana or anything in between, you need to head over to Zero Sei ASAP.

Which one of these is your favourite? Can you think of anywhere else?

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