Nationalist Party Hosts First EPP Political Assembly in Malta

Nov 22 2024

Bernard Grech, the leader of the Nationalist Party (PN), stated the party’s dedication to democracy and the rule of law at the European People’s Party (EPP) Political Assembly, which was hosted at the PN Headquarters on November 21–22 for the first time in Malta.

Grech emphasised several of Europe’s most pressing issues, such as migration, economic strains, climate change, and digital transformation. He praised the thousands-strong rally staged by PN and denounced recent local corruption. EPP President Manfred Weber emphasised the value of helping middle-class families and acknowledged Malta’s significant influence in the EU through Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament.

The Assembly heard speeches from Georgian MP George Tsereteli, who spoke about political instability in Georgia, and former Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko, who emphasised the effects of the war and asked for Ukraine to join NATO.

Dubravka Šuica, the incoming Commissioner for the Mediterranean, pushed for a Pact for the Mediterranean at talks that focused on the geopolitical issues, migration, and climate disaster facing the Mediterranean region. The balance between environmental sustainability and economic growth was discussed by PN Secretary General Michael Piccinino and George Vital Zammit.

Grech met with Šuica and Morocco’s Minister Delegate Mustafa Baitas in bilateral discussions during the event, which ends with Metsola and Weber’s addresses.

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Local Photographer’s Gladiator Shots Picked Up By ComplexPop

Nov 22 2024

Photos taken by Maltese Julian Guillaumier on the set of Gladiator II were picked up by international media/news company Complex Pop, sharing the photos to over 420K followers on social media.

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‘The statue of Pedro Pascal as General Acacius on the set of ‘GLADIATOR ll’, wrote Complex Pop, tagging Julian.

The Complex Pop post compares the uncanny resemblance between the real life actor, Pedro, with the massive statue of his character General Acacius.

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Have you watched Gladiator II yet?

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‘DiHubMT Inaugurated: 7 Start-Ups Begin Working With Hub

Nov 22 2024

“This marks the realisation of a dream, and in the coming months and years, this space will serve as a launchpad for even more young people turning their start-up and SME aspirations into reality,” said Minister for Economy, Enterprise, and Strategic Projects, Silvio Schembri, during the inauguration of DiHubMT.

DiHubMT, backed by a €6.6 million investment co-financed by the European Union, offers a dedicated space where start-ups and SMEs can pursue innovative projects. The hub provides essential tools and resources to help bring their products and services to life. Currently, seven start-ups operate from DiHubMT, six of which are Maltese.

The hub boasts state-of-the-art facilities, including 3D printing labs, creative spaces for animation, labs for the Internet of Things, and specialised areas for the metaverse, AR, VR, and XR. These resources help start-ups test the commercial viability of their creations. By next year, a high-performance computer will also be installed to support accelerated research efforts.

“This year’s budget focuses on building a Country of Quality,” stated Minister Schembri. “This initiative is one of 13 flagship projects in the economic sector, adding high value to our economy. With the digital economy growing fourfold since 2017, we’re advancing towards Vision Malta 2050.”

Kenneth Brincat, CEO of MDIA, emphasised that DiHubMT is a platform for cultivating and realising innovative ideas. “Digital innovation drives progress, enhancing quality of life for everyone,” he said.

Bernard Montebello, Head of DiHubMT, highlighted the hub’s tailored services, designed to guide start-ups, SMEs, and entrepreneurs through their digital journey. “We aim to propel their ideas forward and help them materialise.”

DiHubMT is part of a broader European network of 227 digital hubs spanning 30 countries.

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Ronaldo Brings Mr Beast Onto YouTube Channel

Nov 22 2024

Cristiano Ronaldo’s highly anticipated YouTube collaboration with MrBeast, billed as an “internet-breaking” event, fell short of fan expectations despite generating significant buzz.

Teased as a groundbreaking moment, many assumed the video would feature Lionel Messi, sparking massive excitement. Instead, the guest was MrBeast, YouTube’s most-followed creator with 331 million subscribers.

The video, titled I Meet MrBeast to Break the Internet!!, showcased a lighthearted conversation about their careers, future goals, and social media achievements.

Topics ranged from Ronaldo’s hopes of playing alongside his 14-year-old son one day, to his reactions to MrBeast’s extreme stunts, like being buried alive for a week. MrBeast joked about Ronaldo’s age, saying, “You’re almost 40—about to die,” which drew laughter from the football icon, who expressed his intent to play into his 40s like LeBron James.

While the collaboration garnered over 17 million views in 18 hours, fans expressed disappointment, expecting Messi’s appearance after Ronaldo’s earlier teaser.

Critics noted the video lacked the impact promised, with many calling for a future collaboration between Ronaldo and Messi to truly “break the internet.”

For now, Ronaldo shifts focus to the Saudi Pro League, leaving fans curious about his next move—both online and on the field.

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