Less Rain And More Wind Forecasted For The Coming Days

Nov 26 2023

As we look forward to the week ahead, the Meteorological Office at the Malta International Airport provides us with a comprehensive forecast that suggests a varied weather pattern.

Residents and visitors alike should be prepared for a mix of conditions, ranging from cloudy skies to isolated showers and gusty winds.

Starting off on Monday, the weather is expected to be predominantly cloudy. Temperatures will range from a comfortable high of 20 degrees Celsius to a cooler low of 16 degrees Celsius. A moderate wind force of 4 adds a gentle breeze to the day, making it a relatively mild start to the week.

Tuesday brings a noticeable increase in wind speed, reaching force 5. The day is forecasted to be windy with isolated showers, making it advisable to carry an umbrella or raincoat if you plan to be outdoors. The temperatures remain in a similar range, with a high of 21 degrees Celsius and a low of 15 degrees Celsius.

Wednesday continues the trend of isolated showers, and the wind force remains at 5. With a high temperature of 20 degrees Celsius and a low of 14 degrees Celsius, it’s a day to keep an eye on the sky and be prepared for intermittent rain.

As we move towards Thursday, the weather takes a turn towards partly cloudy conditions. The temperature range remains consistent, with a high of 21 degrees Celsius and a low of 15 degrees Celsius. The wind force is expected to stay at 5, providing a gentle breeze to accompany the partly cloudy skies.

Heading into the latter part of the week, Friday and Saturday are anticipated to bring windy conditions to the region. Residents and visitors should take extra precautions, especially if planning outdoor activities during these days. The wind force is expected to be notable, so securing loose items and being cautious in exposed areas is advisable.

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Malta Widely Considered as Viable Luxury Second Home Location by Brits

Nov 25 2023

According to luxury real estate consultancy firm JamesEdition, Malta has been ranked the seventh most affordable place for a luxury second home for Brits.

Malta placed above the United Arab Emirates, Canada and Montenegro, with Ireland occupying the top spot. The publication priced a luxury waterfront three-bedroom property at €635,000 while the same property was costed at €520,000, a study by Proven Partners has revealed.

The countries included in the survey were ranked as such based on Google searches related to second and holiday homes, with Malta being considered attractive due to short flight times and low air fares from the UK.

Criteria included the average price of a tasting menu at a top-rated fine dining restaurant and the average price for premium car hire per day.

Despite the positive placement for Malta, one cannot ignore the dissonance against the recent news that young adults on average wage cannot afford to secure a down payment on a property.

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Maltese Fashion Designer’s Work Featured on Vogue, Glamour & Elle Magazine

Nov 25 2023

A newly-launched Maltese fashion brand, fluo fashion, has made its mark on various esteemed fashion imprints such as Vogue, Glamour & Elle magazine.

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Fluo fashion, a brand created by local designer Maria Borg, launched its first collection INCEPTION at Paris Fashion Week, taking to the revered corridors of the French capital during what is considered one of the most prestigious fashion events in the world.

The collection, presented at Galerie de Bourbon, featured a number of outfits which the designer collectively calls “a symphony of material, colour and design”, marking a significant start to the designer’s journey.

Taking to social to express pride in such massive strides, Borg showcased a passion and enthusiasm for fashion that will surely take her further in her journey, and we expect more to come from this Maltese designer.

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Janet Richard and Jared Micallef Crowned Athletes of the Year

Nov 25 2023

Janet Richard and Jared Micallef were awarded the highest honour as Malta’s best athletes for this year after bringing home a number of prestigious results for Malta and themselves.

Janet Richard retained this title for an impressive third time, with another successful season garnering a number fine performances at the Games of Small States of Europe (GSSE) held on our shores earlier this year. She ended a phenomenal week for her and her country winning no less than four medals. Individually, she brought gold for Malta in her preferred speciality, the 400m and a bronze in the 200m, while as part of the national relay team she won her second gold in the 4×100 and a silver in the 4×400. Just a few weeks later she achieved a prestigious second place on the 400m at the European Team Championships held in Silesia, Poland, establishing a new national record completing the one-lap race in 52.37.

Jared Micallef also triumphed at the GSSE winning a spectacular 800m race in front of the jubilant crowd in Marsa, and also took home bronze in a very competitive 1500m. Micallef also improved the 800m national record with an extraordinary performance in Karlsruhe, Germany, with a time of 1:46.50.

The other open winners included Luke Bezzina and Janet Richard (Sprints), Ian Paul Grech and Claire Azzopardi (Jumps), Bradley Mifsud and Joanne Mifsud Vella (Throws), Luke Micallef and Rosalie Borg (Hurdles and Steeplechase), Jared Micallef and Gina McNamara (Middle Distance) and Jordan Gusman and Lisa Marie Bezzina (Long Distance).

Antonella Chouhal and Rachid Chouhal claimed the Masters Athletes of the Year for women and men respectively.

Athletics Malta also awarded the best athletes for their respective age categories and the winners of the National Road Running Series. In the latter, Lisa Marie Bezzina took home the women’s title, ahead of Roberta Schembri and Joelle Cortis, while Dillon Cassar won the men’s title, ahead of Luke Micallef and Simon Spiteri. Among the teams, Pembroke Athleta won the women’s category, with Mellieħa AC triumphing among the men.

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