Mediterrane Film Festival Opens With Sold-Out Gladiator II Screening

Jun 21 2025

The Mediterrane Film Festival has kicked off in full swing, with its opening screening of Gladiator II completely sold out.

There’s still a week of screenings left to choose from and plenty to look forward to, with titles like Popeye, Assassin’s Creed, Troy, and dozens more showing during the festival, which continues until 29th June.

Book your seats on mediterrane.com/watchfilms

All proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to Puttinu Cares, supporting children undergoing cancer treatment and their families.

The industry programme, which includes some of the top names from Hollywood and the UK film sector, is also filling up with a number of sessions fully booked. Find the full list here: mediterrane.com/programme

The Mediterrane Film Festival runs from the 21st to 29th June 2025.

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Association For Abandoned Animals Rescues Dying Kitten

Jun 21 2025

The Association for Abandoned Animals, stepped in to save a critically ill kitten found dying on a pavement by a volunteer. Though the sanctuary focuses on dogs, they said “We simply cannot not help.”

Named Zaren, the kitten needed three full days of veterinary care, including medication and IV drips just to survive.

Now recovering in a volunteer’s home, Zaren suffers from advanced cat flu and he will sadly need to have an eye removed, however, his other eye could still be salvable.

The Association expressed gratitude towards supporters, saying, “Together we are saving lives”.

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St Julian’s Buildings Collapse Clean Up Works Underway

Jun 21 2025

The Building and Construction Authority (BCA) has commenced the initial phase of clean-up works following last week’s incident in St Julian’s.

The operation began yesterday as planned and involves the clearing of areas surrounding the site where part of a structure had collapsed.

As part of the safety measures, the Authority carried out the controlled demolition of the remaining unstable parts of the building to eliminate any immediate risks.

Alongside the clean-up operation, the BCA has also started reinforcing another building that faces the affected site, known as ‘The Avenue’.

This step has been taken as a precautionary measure to strengthen the existing structure and safeguard against potential hazards during the ongoing works.

The Authority expressed its gratitude to all workers involved in this sensitive task, acknowledging the care and precision required throughout the operation.

It also extended thanks to the residents and local business owners for their cooperation and understanding during this period of disruption.

The clean-up and reinforcement works are expected to continue over the coming days, with the BCA remaining committed to ensuring public safety and minimising inconvenience as efforts progress.

Further updates will be provided as the situation develops.

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St John’s Co-Cathedral Gets a New Bell

Jun 21 2025

A new bell, entitled Carola Francisca, was blessed at St John’s Co-Cathedral this morning.

The blessing was given by Archbishop Charles J. Scicluna, and was concluded with three solemn chimes rung from the newly sanctified bell.

‘Harmonically tuned to blend with St John’s Co-Cathedral’s historic bells, 𝐶𝑎𝑟𝑜𝑙𝑎 𝐹𝑟𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑖𝑠𝑐𝑎 now stands as both spiritual and historical heritage.’

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