Maltese men involved in Bulgaria car accident; driver tests positive for drugs & alcohol

Jul 24 2022

Two 27-year-old Maltese men are currently being treated in hospital in Bulgaria’s capital of Sofia after being involved in a gruesome car accident on Saturday morning.

David Briffa and Eugene Camilleri were amongst those in the vehicle during the accident, which occurred at around 1am near the Armeets Arena.

The car was reportedly being driven at a considerable speed before crashing into a pole on a roundabout, with a 19-year-old Bulgarian being in the driver’s seat. Bulgarian media is reporting that the driver was found positive for amphetamines, cocaine and alcohol and remained under arrest for 24 hours at the Parvo Police Department.

Briffa sustained fractures in his wrist and some bruises whilst Camilleri had to be taken to another hospital for treatment on his neck.

Wishing those involved a speedy recovery.

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Paper dresses steal the show at Malta Fashion Week as Maltese designer reveals inspiration

Jul 23 2022

Fashion lovers across Malta and Gozo have seen a range of gorgeous dresses and apparel unveiled at Malta Fashion Week over the past few days, but a Maltese designer truly caught everyone’s attention after revealing a line of dresses made completely out of paper.

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Local designer James Dimech told Times of Malta that, having previous experience in paper-folding and mounting, wanted to take his work a step further this year, resulting in the gorgeous origami dresses on display at Malta Fashion Week.

Eloquently captured by local photographers such as Steve Muliett and Oliver Pace, the local designer’s intricate works welcomed a hoard of positive feedbacks and congratulatory comments for truly taking local fashion to the next level.

What do you think of these dresses?

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Photo source: Steve Muliett (left) / Oliver Pace (right)

Funding program for rock concerts launched by Ministry for Heritage, Arts and Local Government

Jul 23 2022

Minister for the National Heritage, the Arts, and Local Government Owen Bonnici, and Festivals Malta launched a call for application under the Rock’N Malta Fund.

The initiative offers funding and support to organisers, bands and artists who produce rock concerts and any other events within the subgenres of rock music. Applications for events in 2023 have officially opened with a total of €300,000 in allocated funds.

Minister Bonnici said: “This is wonderful news for anyone who loves rock music.”

The Minister said that Rock’N Malta gives an opportunity for local rock talent to showcase their repertoire and for foreign talent to perform in our country. Festivals Malta chairman Mr. Aaron Zahra has stated that the organise will continue to invest in the varied genres of music offered locally such as Maltese, jazz, classical and more.

Festivals Malta launched Rock’N Malta in 2017. “Through this initiative, which forms part of Festivals Malta’s extensive portfolio, the agency can support the local rock music scene. Over the years, Rock’N Malta has hosted artists such as Dream Theater, Dee Snider, Steve Hackett, Krokus, and more. It has also been supportive of various bands, artists, and other local festivals related to this genre of music,” said the Festivals Malta CEO, Ms. Annabelle Stivala.

Applications for Rock’N Malta funds close on Thursday, 22 September, at noon. Anyone interested in applying should visit www.festivals.mt for more information.

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This newly-renovated Maltese facade is the most gorgeous thing you’ll see all day

Jul 23 2022

Maltese facades will always hold a special place in our heart for their traditional appeal but one facade in particular has been wooing citizens far and wide for its absolutely gorgeous aesthetic.

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Posted by curated online gallery Malta Doors which is aimed at “documenting the colour and quirk of Malta’s doorways and entrances”, the iconic Maltese doorway awakes an immense sense of nostalgia in every passer-by.

Appreciative of the gorgeous work at hand, the post’s caption read; “I had been waiting to capture this door for the LONGEST time. The doors are generally covered with outdoor plastic curtains. BUT I recently saw works being done on the facade. I literally tracked the works across the weeks and at various times of day in order to bring out the intricate palette of colour at play!”

A Facebook user who used to live in the house also highlighted how it has frescoed walls, massive gardens and its very own chapel.

Is this iconic facade to your liking?

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