Iconic Balzan Diamond House facade saved following appeal

Apr 26 2022

The Planning Authority has approved a new batch of plans which set to incorporate the unique facade of a modernist building in Balzan.

The PA has reversed the decision to allow the complete demolition of Villa Walmerville, which is a pink, modernist terraced house from the 1960s on Old Railway Avenue.

The decision had initially sparked public outrage last year in the architectural community, going on to trigger an unprecedented appeal by the Superintendence for Cultural Heritage.

The PA’s appeal tribunal revoked the permit issued in 2021, ordering the PA to process new plans which envisage the retention of the building’s facade. Three new floors built in the same architectural style will be built.

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Gladiator star Joaquin Phoenix to film ‘Napoleon’ in Malta next week

Apr 26 2022

Hollywood star Joaquin Phoenix, along with Vanessa Kirby, will be flying to Malta next week to star in Ridley Scott’s epic on French emperor Napoleon Bonaparte.

Scott’s ‘Napoleon’ will star Phoenix as the French military leader, with Kirby as his wife Josephine.

Ridley Scott is returning to Malta for the third time after he filmed White Squall in 1996 and Gladiator in 2000. Phoenix is known for his role in the latter film, which has quite the cinematic and historical with the island and its inhabitants.

Phoenix himself starred as the main antagonist in Gladiator, and has went on to make quite the name for himself. Napoleon is now the fifth production in Malta just this year.

The film will take a personal look at the origins of Napoleon through the view of his love, Josephine. A war feature film about the figure has been a dream for many filmmakers, with Stanley Kubrick attempting but failing to do it himself.

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Bernard Grech to commission experts to guide him on party debt

Apr 26 2022

Nationalist Party leader Bernard Grech has revealed that he intends to commission experts to guide the party on the necessary decisions which need to be made to reduce the debts.

The debt amounted to around €32 million over the years, with Grech going on to say that no leader wants to exit the Dar Centrali and sell the clubs. However, he said that either the party will maintain the nostalgia as the party dies or decisions are taken today.

The necessary studies will be carried out by the experts, said the Opposition leader. They will then inform him on how to better use the assets so that the debt will be reduced.

So far, Bernard Grech seems to be the only PN candidate who intends to contest the party’s leadership election. Former leader Adrian Delia stated that he will support any new leader, effectively ruling out the possibility of contesting.

Meanwhile, popular Gozitan shadow minister Alex Borg also said that he intends to first pick up the tricks of the trade before contesting the leadership in the future. Other popular candidate Joe Giglio also ruled out contesting the role.

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Why Cafe Jubilee is a nostalgic cornerstone of Maltese culture

Apr 26 2022

When you think about it, the list of restaurants in Malta seems never-ending, but few local establishments carry as much generational respect and nostalgic value as Cafe Jubilee. The celebrated local brand has transcended generations and become a staple in Maltese food lore for its traditional dishes and iconic decor.

From a Sunday afternoon lunch with the family to evening gatherings with fellow socialites over a few glasses of wine, Cafe Jubilee has attracted patrons since it first opened its flagship outlet in Victoria, Gozo in in 1998. Its authentic set-up, retro French décor and traditional dishes were an immediate recipe for success and contributed to the opening of the second outlet in Valletta in 2000.

Staple hand-crafted pastizzi, iconic Nanna’s ravioli with homemade goat’s cheese, theme-appropriate mood music and so much more, Cafe Jubilee is not simply a dining establishment but a local experience ingrained with culture and nostalgia. After all, the restaurant’s mantra is to serve a combination of delicious food and welcoming ambience, and if you’ve been to Cafe Jubilee, you know that’s exactly what you’re in for.

As an added benefit, if you’d like to take some of the goodness home with you, Jubilee Foods offer home-made packaged goods which have become famous across Malta for being genuine, hearty and wholesome. So make sure you up some Nanna’s Cheeselets Ravioli and take them home to Nanna herself!

So if you’re looking for an intimate, cozy environment, wonderful food and a classic Maltese location, you know where to go.

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