Julian Marley, Ronan Keating To Join Għaxaq Music Festival

May 5 2024

The 25th Anniversary Edition of the Ghaxaq Music Festival in Malta promises an exceptional celebration of music, culture, and community.

Scheduled for July 24th and 27th, the festival boasts two sensational headliners: Grammy Award Winner Julian Marley & The Uprising on Wednesday and Pop icon Ronan Keating on Saturday.

Julian Marley, renowned for his reggae legacy, will deliver a dynamic setlist including classics like “Boom Draw” and iconic Bob Marley songs. Ronan Keating, known for his chart-topping hits, will serenade fans with beloved tunes such as “When You Say Nothing at All” and Boyzone classics.

The festival also features top local artists, bands, and DJs. Tickets go on sale May 6th, offering early bird discounts.

This year’s lineup reflects the festival’s commitment to showcasing world-class talent and creating unforgettable experiences for attendees. Supported by the Ministry of Culture, the Ghaxaq Music Festival invites music lovers to join in its historic celebration.

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Health Ministry Pays Tribute To Malta’s Midwives

May 5 2024

In celebration of International Midwives Day, the Health Ministry released a video in tribute for all the hardworking midwives on the island – showcasing their dedication for the work.

The tribute shows midwives working tirelessly to care for the newborns they deliver.

The video also highlighted how 4,204 newborns were birthed in 2023, with the midwives being part of the whole process before they join their loving families at home.

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Celebrations All Over Ħamrun After Premier League Victory

May 5 2024

After the Spartans’ final match of the season against Hibernians and their long awaited opportunity to lift their tenth league title, the town of Hamrun erupted in mass celebration commemorating the team’s great achievement.

Countless football and Hamrun related floats, flags and other memorabilia were prepared specifically for the spectacle

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Hamrun Spartans president Joseph Portelli posted a video in the streets of Hamrun stating that the special day has finally arrived and told fans to celebrate as much as they can since it is not an ordinary league win.

Some videos even show jubilant supporters laying on caskets with the names of rivals Valletta and Floriana as they are lifted and carried around the locality as festivities take place.

Did you join the celebrations?

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Priest Spends $40K Of Church Funds On Candy Crush

May 5 2024

Reverend Lawrence Kozak, a Catholic priest, faced charges for allegedly embezzling over $40,000 from St. Thomas More church to fuel his addiction to mobile games, including Candy Crush and Mario Kart Tour.

Prosecutors in Chester County, Pennsylvania, arrested him on April 25, accusing him of theft over a three-year period.

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia had removed him from his position in 2022 after discovering suspicious Apple transactions on church credit card accounts, linked to Kozak’s Apple ID.

He admitted to using church funds for gaming-related expenses but claimed it was unintentional, citing a lack of attention to detail. Kozak confessed during police interrogation that he sought therapy for his gaming addiction and clarified that the spending was not for gambling but to “power up” in games.

Despite settling $10,000 of the debt himself and offering an additional $8,000 since his arrest, Kozak faced criticism from detectives who deemed his actions inexcusable, stating he should have been more vigilant. The case highlights the consequences of unchecked addiction and financial mismanagement within religious institutions.

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