Notre Dame Bells Ring Out For First Time Since 2019 Fire

Nov 9 2024

The bells of Notre Dame in Paris rang together on Friday for the first time since the devastating 2019 fire, according to AFP reporters.

The sound of all eight bells from the northern belfry resonated a month before the cathedral is set to reopen after five years of meticulous restoration.

“This is a beautiful, important, and symbolic step,” said Philippe Jost, who leads the organization responsible for the cathedral’s restoration under challenging conditions.

On the evening of April 15, 2019, people in Paris and around the world watched in shock as flames engulfed the UNESCO World Heritage site, ultimately bringing down its spire.

President Emmanuel Macron swiftly committed to an ambitious five-year restoration plan, promising to make Notre Dame “even more beautiful” than before.

Around 250 companies and hundreds of specialists worked together on the project, costing hundreds of millions of euros.

At 10:30 am (0930 GMT) on Friday, the bells began to sound one by one, eventually chiming together in harmony for about five minutes.

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Marijuana Reform Progress & Aftermath on Tonight’s GO Tokis

Nov 8 2024

Tonight on GO Tokis, don’t miss a new episode of IL-KAŻIN with Jon Mallia, diving into a hot topic in Malta: cannabis reform. Jon welcomes Parliamentary Secretary for Reforms and Equality, Rebecca Buttigieg, for an in-depth discussion on cannabis laws and penalties. The episode explores questions like, “Is smoking cannabis in public illegal, and what are the fines?” and “How many citations have been issued since the reform?”

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This conversation will break down what recent reforms mean for users and non-users alike, offering insights into the penalties and broader social impacts.

Tune in at 8:40PM for this essential discussion only on GO Tokis, where IL-KAŻIN unpacks Malta’s most pressing issues with honesty and depth.

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Sliema ASC Women’s Water Polo Team Makes Historic Debut in LEN Challenger Cup

Nov 8 2024

The Sliema ASC Women’s Water Polo Team is set to make its historic debut in the LEN Challenger Cup, taking place in Novi Sad, Serbia. This marks a significant step forward for the club as they compete against some of Europe’s top water polo teams, gaining valuable international experience and showcasing their progress.

With strong support from sponsors such as VisitMalta, Be Active Sport Malta, and Arkadia Food Store, the team is eager to take on this new challenge. Their participation underscores the growing recognition of women’s water polo in Malta and the club’s dedication to nurturing talented athletes.

Though the competition will be fierce, the Sliema ASC Women’s Team remains focused on building experience and improving, with aspirations of achieving greater success in future international tournaments.

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President Myriam Spiteri Debono Returns from London Visit

Nov 8 2024

President Myriam Spiteri Debono has returned to Malta after a visit to London, where she observed the work of the Malta Community Chest Fund and other organizations that assist Maltese citizens requiring treatment in the UK. During the trip, the President was accompanied by officers from the Fund, who support patients from diagnosis through their treatment and return to Malta.

Maltese patients and their families met at Sutton to start the tour. President Spiteri Debono also visited the hospitals at Great Ormond Street and St. Bartholomew’s, where she spoke with staff members and hospital administration, including Mr. Kristian Aquilina, a specialist in neuro-oncology. New residences for Maltese patients are being built next to treatment facilities at the Puttinu Cares site, which the President also visited.

President Spiteri Debono also paid a visit to the Malta High Commission, where he met with High Commissioner Emanuel Mallia and personnel to talk about enhancing Malta-UK cultural and business links. The Malta Tourism Authority hosted a networking event to promote Malta’s history and culinary traditions as the journey came to an end.

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