Maltese Man Salutes Italian Public On ‘Avanti Un Altro’

Jan 8 2024

As an episode of the popular Italian game show Avanti un Altro came to a close, a Maltese man was invited to salute the Italian audience and state that it was time for the news.

The man, named Angelo, sat alongside Paolo Bonolis for the final game as Bonolis asked rapid fire questions to the competitor, who had to give the wrong answer to win the sum of money.

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As the episode ended – with the contestant unfortunately unable to make it all the way – Angelo is asked to say, ‘This programme is over and now it is time for the news.’

Angelo’s ‘Dan il-programm spiċċa u issa ha nibdew l-aħbarijiet’ was welcomed with a round of applause, with Bonolis asking ‘spiċċa?’

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Golden Globes 2024 Winners

Jan 8 2024

Here are but some of the Golden Globe 2024 winners, ranging from the likes of Cristopher Nolan’s ‘Oppenheimer’ to Greta Gerwig’s ‘Barbie’.

Other winners included Lily Gladstone in ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ for Best Actress in a drama and Paul Giamatti in The Holdovers for Best Actor in Musical/Comedy.

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Ludwig Goransson’s work on Oppenheimer also earned him a Best Original Score award, with the film’s director, the aforementioned Nolan, winning Best Director.

The Boy and the Heron won ‘Best Animated Film’ and Ricky Gervais won ‘Best performance in stand-up comedy on TV’ for Armageddon.

Steven Yeun and Ali Wong both won Best Actor and Best Actress in Limited Series, Anthology Series or TV movie for Beef, which itself won Best Limited Series.

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Vehicles Sustain Damage At Cirkewwa Ferry Terminal

Jan 7 2024

In videos shared to social media by @jaermertens, vehicles at the Cirkewwa Ferry Terminal can be seen having sustained serious damages, possibly due to the storm that hit the islands overnight.

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A Tallinja bus’ windshield could be seen having been absolutely battered, with the glass dangerously caved in and on the brink of shattering.

The destination display screen was also damaged. Other cars in the parking area had windows torn off and windshields, as well as bumpers, destroyed by the intense weather.

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Popular TikToker Attempts to Decipher Maltese Language in Viral Video

Jan 7 2024

In a light-hearted and entertaining TikTok video, popular creator Lingualizer, known for decoding various languages, took on the challenge of deciphering the Maltese language during a chance encounter with a random passer-by. Lingualizer, confident in his abilities, declared that he would reward the stranger €5 if he failed to accurately guess his language.

To the surprise of Lingualizer and his viewers, the Maltese man stumped the TikTok sensation, prompting Lingualizer to suggest ‘Lithuanian.’ However, the passer-by, showcasing a touch of class, graciously declined the offered money, turning down the €5 reward. The TikTok video captured this charming moment, praising the man for his refusal and dubbing him as “classy.”

The light-hearted encounter not only showcased the linguistic diversity present in Malta but also highlighted the good-natured spirit of both Lingualizer and the passer-by. The video’s engaging content resonated with TikTok users, adding another entertaining episode to Lingualizer’s repertoire of language-related challenges on the popular social media platform.

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