Maltese radio legend Carlo Borg Bonaci bid an emotional farewell today, marking the end of a remarkable 35-year radio career with his final breakfast show on Magic. Borg Bonaci, who has been a beloved voice on Maltese airwaves for decades, closed his 13-year stint on Magic Malta in a heartfelt final broadcast.

Earlier in the week, Borg Bonaci took to social media to reflect on his journey, writing, “I started the week writing a post that, at some point, knew its moment would arrive. On Friday I will be in the Magic studio for one last time, closing off a 13-year journey with lots of memories, experiences, situations, and beautiful moments which we shared together.”

Over the years, Borg Bonaci has left a lasting impact on the Maltese radio landscape, having worked with Radju Malta, 89.7 Bay, 101, and XFM. Beyond radio, he has also hosted several popular television shows, cementing his place as a well-known media personality.

Although he is stepping away from daily radio hosting, Borg Bonaci will remain active in the industry. He will continue his work as radio coordinator at PBS, overseeing Radju Malta, Radju Malta 2, and Magic Malta, ensuring his legacy endures in Maltese broadcasting.

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The Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis, typically associated with Northern European countries, recently made a rare appearance in Parma, Italy.

Maltese weather page Aġġornament tat-temp shared a striking photograph sent by Elisia Calvio, an official source in Parma, capturing the vivid display of the Northern Lights illuminating the northern Italian sky. This unexpected phenomenon has excited both locals and aurora enthusiasts alike.

According to Aġġornament tat-temp, there were earlier indications that this event could occur following a “strong explosion” on the sun two days prior. This solar flare led to a geomagnetic storm that created the right conditions for the Northern Lights to appear far from their usual polar regions. The weather page also reported that similar sightings were made as far south as Greece, further showcasing the wide-reaching impact of the solar event.

Auroras occur when solar particles interact with Earth’s magnetic field, often following geomagnetic storms. The recent solar flare ejected a large amount of matter and, due to the direction of the solar plasma flow, the lights were visible in locations like Italy and Greece, which are not typically associated with such sightings. These rare displays bring a sense of awe and wonder to those fortunate enough to witness them.

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