Malta Sets New National Record With Giant Strawberry Roly Poly

Malta Sets New National Record With Giant Strawberry Roly Poly
May 18 2025 Share

A new national record has quite literally been rolled into the record books, with a strawberry roly poly measuring over eight metres in length.

The Malta Records officially announced the record

after visitors of the Nadur ‘Qalb il-Frawli’ festival were treated to a spectacular sight: a strawberry roly poly stretching an impressive 8.07 metres. 

Special mentions were given to those behind the achievement, including the Decorative Association of Nadur, the Saint Peter and Saint Paul Fireworks Association of Nadur, Dolci Creazioni from Santa Venera and the Directorate of Cultural Heritage within the Ministry for Gozo.

The Malta Records commended the collaborative effort in making the record-breaking dessert possible.

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Mark Zuckerberg’s €270M Superyacht Arrives In Malta

Mark Zuckerberg’s €270M Superyacht Arrives In Malta
May 18 2025 Share

Tech billionaire Mark Zuckerberg’s €270 million superyacht ‘Launchpad’ made a striking entrance into Maltese waters early Saturday morning, concluding a five day voyage across the Mediterranean.

The 387 foot vessel docked at Palumbo Shipyards in Cottonera just before 7:00am, drawing attention for both its immense size and luxury design. 

As one of the largest and most costly yachts ever to grace Malta’s harbours, ‘Launchpad’ turned heads among local maritime enthusiasts.

Its arrival adds to a growing list of high-profile vessels visiting Malta, which continues to attract the global elite during the Mediterranean yachting season.

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Prime Minister Meets Pope Leo XIV During Inauguration Mass

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Prime Minister Robert Abela, alongside wife Lydia and daughter Georgia Mae, has met newly elected Pointiff, Pope Leo XIV.

The first meeting between the Maltese Prime Minister and the Pope, came this morning at the Pope’s  inauguration ceremony and mass at the Vatican.

The Vatican ceremony drew leaders and dignitaries from across the world, reflecting the broad diplomatic and spiritual influence of the papacy.

Taking to Facebook Abela stated “We joyfully unite in celebration with Pope Leo XIV, who has a special connection to our country.”

“We wish him a pontificate marked by the strengthening of peace in the world.”

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PN to Hold Protest in Għargħur Over Controversial Council Ousting

May 18 2025 Share

A solidarity event is set to take place in Għargħur this Wednesday at 6:30pm, organised by the Nationalist Party (PN) in support of Mayor Helen Gauci and the residents of the locality.

The announcement was made by PN Leader Bernard Grech during an interview on NET Television and NET FM, where he invited Għargħur residents to join the gathering outside the PN club.

The event comes in response to a recent vote of no confidence which led to Gauci’s removal as mayor.

Grech criticised the move, pointing out that Gauci had secured more votes individually than the three councillors who voted her out combined. He described the situation as a “blow to democracy” and claimed it undermined the will of the people.

Grech argued that if the Labour Party believes the PN no longer holds majority support in Għargħur, it should call a fresh election and allow residents to decide once again.

He added that the issue extends beyond one locality and reflects a broader concern about respect for democratic processes.

The PN leader confirmed he will be present at the event to meet residents and emphasise that decisions affecting communities should be made by the people, not imposed from above.

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