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Ministers address public call as Għadira road to re-open on Saturday evening

May 20 2022 Share

Minister for Transport, Infrastructure and Capital Projects Aaron Farrugia & Minister for Tourism & Consumer Protection Clayton Bartolo has announced that road works on Triq il-Marfa in Għadira began on Friday morning.

Bartolo expressed satisfaction in the fact that construction vehicles were on site to lay down the asphalt after a mass public call for the facilitation of the roads right before the start of a busy tourism season.

Meanwhile, Minister Farrugia revealed that the four lanes will re-open on Saturday evening. Last week, many took to social media to express their frustration after spending hours in congested Mellieħa roads due to the closure of the major artery.

Do you frequent this road?

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Maltese artist Neal Camilleri making waves at major New York design festival

Maltese artist making waves at major New York design festival
May 20 2022 Share

Maltese artist Neal Camilleri has had his work exhibited at NYCxDesign, an annual design festival celebrating the expansive design community and “showcasing how design can rebuild, reimagine, and shape the city’s renewal in ways that bring more equity, access and inclusion to bear.”

 

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The handmade ceramics artist had announced that he was chosen for the ‘Design Transforms Borders NYC’ competition, with one of his works showcased at the festival. The plates on which the designs were showcased were sold to support Touching Land, a community-building and immigrant empowerment organisation.

The festival supports thriving designers, makers and manufacturers from New York and beyond, also shining a light on leading cultural and academic institution through its programming.

Congratulations Neal!

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Rihanna & A$AP Rocky have welcomed their first child, report says

Rihanna & A$AP Rocky have welcomed their first child, report says
May 20 2022 Share

A report from tabloid newspaper TMZ has stated that pop star Rihanna and rapper A$AP Rocky have welcomed their first child. The baby boy was reportedly born in Los Angeles on May 13th, but no names were given.

 

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Throughout Rihanna’s pregnancy, the couple made international headlines multiple times for the eye-catching outfits and wholesome nature. Back in April, Riri told Vogue that “there’s no way “[she’s] going to go shopping in no maternity aisle”, expressing her desire to redefine maternity wear and what is considered ‘decent’ for pregnant women.

Since releasing her Anti album in 2016, Rihanna has yet to release any major music projects, appearing in a number of films and continuing to develop her Fenty Beauty brand. Meanwhile, A$AP has been putting out a number a tracks, recently sharing new song “D.M.B” with Rihanna co-starring in the video.

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Roberta Metsola supports Ukraine in traditional vyshyvanka

Roberta Metsola supports Ukraine in traditional vyshyvanka
May 19 2022 Share

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola donned a vyshyvanka this Thursday to show support with Ukrainians celebrating Vyshyvanka Day. 

The festival is celebrated every third Thursday of May and seeks to preserve the original folk traditions of creating and wearing ethnic embroidered Ukrainian vyshyvankas. 

The vyshyvankas are believed to have protective powers according to folklore. Lithuanian Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonytė invited European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen, European vice-president Vera Jourova and Metsola to wear a vyshyvanka.

They were asked to wear it as a symbol of EU belief in the power of Ukraine. Metsola accepted the invitation and tweeted out: ‘Ukrainians’ fight for freedom is our fight too.’ 

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