“Malta dejjem ġo qalbi”: Russell Crowe ahead of Valletta show

Jun 14 2023

World famous actor Russell Crowe issued a message to the Maltese ahead of his Indoor Garden party performance on June 17th.

This is the lead up to the Mediterrane Film Festival, which will bring together filmmakers, artists and enthusiasts from June 25th to 30th.

The party will be held at Pjazza San Ġorġ in Valletta and will see the Gladiator actor return once again to Malta, which the actor repeatedly called his second home.

‘Malta dejjem ġo qalbi’ said the actor. ‘Ejjew ħudu gost magħna. Saħħa.’ (Malta is always in my heart. Come have fun with us. Regards).

Should you want to see Maximus Decimus Meridius singing and wielding a guitar instead of a sword, you can purchase your tickets from here.

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World’s Smallest ‘Louis Vuitton’ Bag Unveiled By MSCHF

Jun 14 2023

The creative collective MSCHF plan to unveil their Microscopic Handbag on Wednesday.

A speckle rendition of Louis Vuitton’s OnTheGo tote, the bag measures just 657 by 222 by 700 micrometers, making it small enough to pass through the eye of a needle and smaller than a grain of sea salt.

The fluorescent green bag’s translucent handles and Louis Vuitton monogram are only visible when magnified.

Of course, you won’t be carrying around anything in this unless you’re an ant (probably not even then).

Chief creative officer of MSCHF Kevin Wiesner said that this is a commentary on the impracticality of ever-shrinking luxury handbags. He said that bags went from functional objects to basically jewellery.

The OnTheGo Tote (the normal sized one) costs around $3,250.00 on the Louis Vuitton website. We don’t know how much this microscopic bag will cost. But we won’t be surprised if it’s something completely mind-blowing.

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Source: The New York Times

Awguri Pa! Celebrating Marvellous Maltese Dads On Father’s Day

Jun 14 2023

Father’s Day is finally here; a special occasion when we take the time to acknowledge and appreciate the incredible fathers in our lives. In Malta, we have quite a few exemplary dads who are no stranger to the media spotlight. Today, we shine a light on a few notable Maltese fathers who have captured our hearts with their dedication, love, and inspiring stories.

Ben Camille

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Jordan Camilleri

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Sean Gravina

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Keith Demicoli

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Fabian Demicoli

David Camenzuli

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On this Father’s Day, let us remember not only these popular local dads, but our very own heroes at home. They serve as a reminder that being a father is all about the love, support, and devotion they bring to their families. So, today and everyday, don’t forget to express gratitude to the dads who work tirelessly to create a better future for their children.

Happy Father’s Day!

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85,797 People At-Risk-Of-Poverty

Jun 14 2023

The European Statistics on Income and Living Conditions (EU-SILC) survey is an annual enquiry conducted by the NSO among persons residing in private households in Malta and Gozo.

The survey has shown that the number of persons living in households with a. National equalised income below the at-risk-of-poverty line, which is €10,893, was 85,797.

This translates to an at risk poverty rate of 16.7%, which is a decrease of 0.2% points when compared to the previous year.

The at risk of poverty threshold (ARPT) is defined as 60% of the median National Equalised Income (NEI) Distributions.

The ARPT derived from EU-SILC 2022 was estimated at €10,893, 6.6 per cent higher when compared to the previous year.

‘Based on the income year 2021, the number of at-risk-of-poverty persons living in Malta was estimated at 85,797 or 16.7 per cent of the target population’, the NSO reported.

Full data here.

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