Masked Singer Malta Costumes Highlight Maltese Culture

Masked Singer Malta Costumes Highlight Maltese Culture
Apr 25 2025 Share

As the first episode of ‘The Masked Singer Malta’ kicked off yesterday evening, the local celebrities took to the stage in disguise in order for the panel of detectives to guess who they were.

What was notable about the costumes however was that they all highlighted some aspect of Maltese culture – whether it be the traditional Maltese gallarija (balcony), the national bird (Merill) or plant (Widnet il-Baħar), or even something as simple as traditional tiles (maduma).

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The first episode saw Maduma being revealed as Rodney Gauci, who performed a rendition of ‘My Way’ by Frank Sinatra.

Did you guess right?

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Massive Explosion In Gżira Apartment

Massive Explosion In Gżira Apartment
Apr 24 2025 Share

Footage and reports of a massive explosion in Gżira circulated online as a fire seemed to have broken out in an apartment in the locality.

It is unclear what directly caused the fire and the subsequent explosion, with reports stating that no injuries were reported.

 

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Authorities were immediately on site addressing the incident.

More to follow.

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Source: Times of Malta (via Neder Keskes)

2 Maltese Journalists To Shed Light On Ukraine’s Frontline Medics In New Documentary

2 Maltese Journalists To Shed Light On Ukraine’s Frontline Medics In New Documentary
Apr 24 2025 Share

Two Maltese journalists, Neil Camilleri and Giuseppe Attard, are currently filming a documentary alongside a frontline medical evacuation team from Благодійний Фонд MOAS-Україна (MOAS Ukraine), documenting the harrowing efforts of medics as they rescue critically injured Ukrainian soldiers from the heart of the Zaporizhzhia frontline.

The medical team works in high-risk conditions, racing against time to stabilize and evacuate wounded soldiers under the constant threat of shelling and gunfire. Camilleri and Attard’s footage provides a rare and emotional look at the reality of war.

The documentary is being produced in collaboration with MOAS Ukraine and MOAS EU, and will premiere on May 5.

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Six Senses Comino Project Approved By Planning Authority

Apr 24 2025 Share

The Planning Authority has approved the redevelopment of the existing hotel and bungalows at San Niklaw Bay and Santa Marija Bay on the island of Comino.

The €170 million project, proposed by HV Hospitality—a subsidiary of Hili Ventures—follows a five-year planning and consultation process involving various stakeholders, including the Environment and Resources Authority (ERA).

The approved development will see the current 1960s-era structures replaced with a new, lower-density model for tourism.

The number of guests accommodated will be reduced from 284 to 240, and the number of bungalows will decrease from 21 to 16. No new development will take place on previously undisturbed land.

Designed by Belvedere Architecture, the plan includes the restoration of over 8,200 square metres of land to its natural state.

Additionally, more than 55,000 endemic trees, plants, and shrubs are set to be planted as part of what is described as Malta’s first reforestation initiative of its kind.

The Six Senses Comino project will be tourism-focused, as outlined in existing land concessions.

The proposal also includes measures to improve coastal access, prevent untreated sewage discharge, restore garigue habitats, comply with the Natura 2000 Management Plan, and meet LEED sustainability standards under conditions imposed by the ERA.

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