Notte Bianca 2023 Logistical Details Announced

Oct 6 2023

With just two days away from Notte Bianca, Festivals Malta have outlined this year’s logistical measures for the event. Notte Bianca taking place on 7th October, will include over 60 multidisciplinary performances by local and international artists across various areas of Valletta.

Festivals Malta have organised each performance in a particular route, so that audiences can find the events which interest them with ease, coupled by an interactive map on the Festivals Malta website to further facilitate planning on the night. Furthermore, Notte Bianca is collaborating with Inkontru.app, which details all performances, transport options as well as other crucial details about the event.

In order to mitigate traffic congestion during the event, the general public is highly recommend to make use of public transportation which will operate an extended service. The ferry service from Sliema and The Three Cities to and from Valletta will also be operating with extended hours until 2am.

Those who still want to travel with their personal vehicle should take note that access to Valletta will not be possible after 4pm on Saturday 7th October, and access by car will only be available through the ringroad. Residents will be granted access to Valletta upon presentation of their residency card. Transport Malta officials will be available on site for traffic management.

We encourage the public to plan ahead to ensure a pleasant Notte Bianca experience. Click Here for more information regarding extended bus routes, road closure information and more. For a detailed programme of events visit www.festivals.mt/nb.

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Couple in Viral ‘Feliċ’ Video Did Not Know Each Other Before Night of Video

Oct 6 2023

A recent Times of Malta article has revealed that the couple in the viral ‘Feliċ’ video did not know each other prior to the filming of the video.

During a recent court sitting, an inspector highlighted that the man in question told the police that he did not know the woman’s name “but she had been touching and teasing him during a group event” and thus, he went along “so that others could have fun.”

It was also stated that the man did not know the video would end up going viral, only realising the severity of its nature when people had started to ask him what he had done.

The man accused of filming and sharing the video without consent, 35-year-old Mark Cachia Zammit, is pleading not guilty, with his lawyers arguing a lack of criminal intent.

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On Thursday, police inspector Kurt Farrugia told courts that the man in the video had been invited for a meal at the Luqa Boċċi Club by his friend, described as “Mark il-Ginġer”, with the latter even paying for his meal and collecting €10 each.

The man expressed that his only concern was his family.

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Jeremy Camilleri Promises to Give Away House If Given Proof of a Miracle

Oct 6 2023

On the very first episode of this season’s Popolin on TVM, opinionist Jeremy Camilleri took a stand on the discussion of faith, promising to give away his house if he is given proof of a miracle.

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“I’m not a rich person. I don’t have a lot of money. Here, in your presence, I’ll make a promise, if a person presents me with an amputee and, with faith and prayer, because for God everything is possible, this amputee’s leg grows back, I will give him my house.”

The controversial episode had its fair share of discussion about faith, setting the country’s social media ablaze after Phyllisienne Brincat implied that sickness and disability stem from sin.

What do you make of this?

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Esplora Celebrates International Day Of Older Persons

Oct 5 2023

On the occasion of the International Day of Older Persons, Esplora Interactive Science Centre opened its doors to welcome older adults from various parts of the island for a day filled with science and wonder. The event marked a significant step in promoting an active and fulfilling life for older persons, highlighting that science is for all ages.

Not only did the older adults enjoy a day of interactive exhibits and science shows, but an important Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was also signed, forging a partnership between governmental entities Malta Council for Science and Technology (MCST) and Active Ageing and Care in the Community (AACC).

The signing of the MOU took place in the presence of the Minister for Active Ageing, Hon. Jo Etienne Abela and the Parliamentary Secretary for Youth, Research and Innovation, Hon. Keith Azzopardi Tanti. The agreement, signed by Mr Silvio Scerri for MCST and Dr Renzo De Gabriele for AACC, is designed to make science and technology more accessible to older adults, offering them advantageous entry rates and specially designed packages.

This agreement, that in part will offer the opportunity to have programmes of educational activities for older persons, also aligns with the government’s commitment to keeping older adults active both physically and intellectually. Through Esplora Interactive Science Centre, science and technology are being spread across generations, highlighting the fact that education does not stop with children and youths but is also given to older adults so that they can pass it on to their children and grandchildren.

With the science centre’s commitment to bringing science and technology closer to people of all ages and backgrounds, closer to the community, through this Memorandum of Understanding, 7,000 older adults will have the opportunity to enjoy a unique experience at Esplora. In addition to welcoming older adults to the science centre, the Esplora team actively visits older persons homes as part of their community outreach programme, ensuring that science is accessible to all.

The Memorandum of Understanding signed on this International Day for Older Persons marks a significant step in making science and technology more inclusive for Malta’s older adult population. It underlines the commitment of Esplora and governmental entities to create opportunities for older persons to lead active, fulfilling lives while contributing to the education and well-being of future generations.

In this spirit, Esplora continues to serve as a place of discovery, learning and intergenerational exchange, embodying the belief that science knows no age limits. As we celebrate the International Day for Older Persons, it is a reminder that knowledge and wonder are timeless, and they can be enjoyed by individuals of all ages.

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