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How Rome Was Built In Malta For Gladiator II

How Rome Was Built In Malta For Gladiator II
Nov 28 2024 Share

The official page of Gladiator released the process behind the creation of a real life Rome in Malta, with the film crews – made up of Maltese and international crew – creating the ancient city.

The director and the rest of the actors also rain praise on the impressive feat, with the Maltese islands shining during the movie.

This is the second time Ridley Scott worked in Malta after his first release of Gladiator as well as the Napoleon historical drama.

Have you watched Gladiator II yet?

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Nice Things Market Returns To Valletta Waterfront

Nice Things Market Returns To Valletta Waterfront
Nov 28 2024 Share

The Nice Things Market returns to Valletta Waterfront’s Magazino Hall on November 30 and December 1, 2024, promising a festive weekend filled with creativity, sustainability, and community spirit.

Running from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM each day, this popular event encourages visitors to “shop small, do good,” featuring over 50 vendors showcasing handmade, eco-friendly, and reusable products.

Magazino Hall, a historic and pet-friendly venue, offers the perfect backdrop for this community-focused celebration. Shoppers can enjoy specialty coffee by COFFEE & strangers, creative cocktails and local drinks from 97 Notes x BABEL, and delicious bites from food trucks like SuzieQ and Hickory BBQ Joint.

Adding to the excitement, attendees have the chance to win one of five €100 il-lokal gift cards for every €50 spent.

The Nice Things Market is more than just a marketplace—it’s a celebration of local craftsmanship and ethical consumerism.

By supporting sustainable and handmade goods, visitors contribute to a greener future while also helping local NGOs and community initiatives.

Whether browsing for unique gifts or enjoying the vibrant atmosphere, this event offers something for everyone, making it an unmissable highlight of the festive season in Malta.

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Seoul Blanketed With Heaviest November Snow On Record

Seoul Blanketed With Heaviest November Snow On Record
Nov 28 2024 Share

South Korea faced a second day of heavy snowfall on Thursday, disrupting travel and claiming at least five lives.

Snowfall in Seoul reached unprecedented levels for November, with over 40 cm (16 in) recorded by Thursday morning, making it the third-heaviest snowfall in the capital since records began in 1907.

Although heavy snow warnings were lifted later in the morning, the impact was significant.

At Seoul’s Incheon Airport, over 140 flights were canceled, with others experiencing average delays of two hours. Ferry services were suspended on 76 routes, and train schedules were disrupted.

Schools in Gyeonggi Province, near Seoul, were allowed to close if necessary. The severe weather led to fatal accidents, including a golf range net and a car park tent collapsing under the weight of snow, killing two people.

Traffic accidents, including a 53-car pileup in Gangwon Province, caused at least two more fatalities and several injuries.

The unusually heavy snowfall has been linked to warm seawater temperatures near the Korean peninsula meeting cold air currents. North Korea also reported significant snowfall, with over 10 cm (4 in) falling in some areas earlier in the week.

While conditions began to ease by Thursday, the storm left widespread disruption in its wake.

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Local Racer Rodney Gatt To Represent Malta In International Competition

Nov 28 2024 Share

On Friday, November 29th, Rodney Gatt will represent Malta in the 16th edition of the Prix des Rencontres Internationales du Trotteur Français, held at Vincennes race track in Paris.

This prestigious event, organized by the Société du Trotteur Français, invites drivers from various countries, including traditional European participants such as Germany, Austria, Belgium, and the UK, as well as newcomers like Algeria and China.

The highlight of the event is the Prix des Rencontres, a race featuring horses driven by drivers from the invited nations. This year, the race, scheduled as the 7th event on the card, will air live on French TV station Equidia at 9:44 PM.

In keeping with tradition, the race is also a reclamer event, with participating horses available for blind bidding starting at 18,000 euros.

Rodney Gatt will drive horse number 14, Gowen Chaleonnais, an eight-year-old gelding trained by G. Masschaele and owned by Ms. Marine Ver Hulst of Belgium.

The event will also feature an awards ceremony, where Crack Money will be named Best French Trotter in Malta for 2023 after an impressive season.

Owner Stephen Ciangura will attend the ceremony, along with Vice-Chairman Tony Demanuele of the Malta Racing Club, continuing the strong ties between Malta and the Société du Trotteur Français.

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