More Stunning Shots From International Kite & Wind Festival

Oct 21 2024

We can’t get enough of the spectacle that overtook Għarb, Gozo this weekend during the International Kite & Wind Festival.

Colourful and creative kites took the skies in Għarb, Gozo over the weekend – a festivity that has become a staple event in Malta’s events calendar.

The skies were filled with all sorts of innovative designs and characters, from aliens to rings to traditional diamond shaped kites.

The event welcomes families and enthusiasts to the island of Gozo to enjoy a day outside together, blending artistic craft and out-of-the-house activities.

Have you ever been to the festival?

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6 Year Old Girl At Risk Of Dying After Metal Structure Falls On Her

Oct 21 2024

Yesterday, at around 2200hrs, police were informed that at around noon a young girl has been taken to Mater Dei Hospital after suffering injuries whilst playing near her residence in Triq Robert Mifsud Bonnici, Ħal-Lija.

Police began investigations and found that the girl was playing with her friend in a basketball court on a metal structure.

For some reason, the structure fell on one of the children.

Relatives of the 6 year old girl took her to hospital, where she was certified as having suffered serious injuries.

The other girl, aged 7, was not injured. Police are still investigating.

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Zibel Team Clean Grand Harbour Ahead Of Rolex Middle Sea Race

Oct 21 2024

Ahead of the start of the 45th edition of the Rolex Middle Sea Race, NGO Zibel’s team took to the Grand Harbour to clean up before the exciting race to the finish line began.

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The team cleaned up a number of surface debris to ensure a cleaner environment for all – picking up planks of wood, buckets, glass bottles, plastic bottles and styrofoam.

‘Wishing all the sailors good luck out there – let’s keep our waters beautiful!’

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Maltese Boat Battles Stormy Waters During Rolex Middle Sea Race

Oct 21 2024

Rolex Middle Sea Race shared footage of a Maltese crew aboard Simon Xuereb’s Spirit of the Winds battling stormy waters as they attempted their luck at the 45th edition of the race.

Thankfully, the crew were reported safe and well, and have retired from the race after the intense battle against the weather.

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Five Maltese boats have reportedly retired from the race as another 12 continue after it all began from Valletta’s Grand Harbour this weekend.

As it stands (in the past hour), the Scallywag 100 is back in front with Black Jack 100 following closely behind.

‘Still holding on to the lead under IRC is Balthasar, the Maxi 72 skippered by Rogier Van Overveld.’

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Source: rolexmiddlesearace