OSCE Chair In Office Ian Borg Visits Serbia

Apr 11 2024

OSCE Chair-in-Office and Maltese Minister for Foreign and European Affairs and Trade, Ian Borg, reiterated the commitment to fostering dialogue across regions as a crucial means to effectively address present challenges and uphold peace and security. Minister Borg made these remarks during a visit to Serbia, where he commended the accomplishments of the OSCE Mission in Serbia.

In Belgrade, Minister Borg met with Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić, acknowledging the vital cooperation between the OSCE and Serbia on essential commitments such as rule of law, human rights, democratization, and media freedom. Minister Borg highlighted Serbia’s progress in implementing critical reforms, particularly in electoral processes based on recommendations from the OSCE’s Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR).

During his visit, Minister Borg engaged with various organizations supported by the OSCE Mission in Serbia, including media associations, youth groups, and an environmental law clinic providing specialized training to law students. He also visited a drop-in shelter supporting Roma children and youths in education, highlighting the OSCE Mission’s inclusive education efforts.

Accompanying Minister Borg were Maltese Ambassador Natasha Meli Daudey, Head of the OSCE Mission to Serbia Ambassador Jan Braathu, and other officials from the OSCE and Maltese Foreign Ministry. Malta assumed its first-ever 12-month Chairmanship of the OSCE in January 2023, under the theme ‘Strengthening Resilience, Enhancing Security’, reaffirming the organization’s pivotal role in addressing pressing global issues.

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The Gollcher Charity Walk 2024: In Aid Of Dr Klown

Apr 11 2024

The Gollcher Group is organizing a charity walk in aid of Dr Klown, which is a professional NGO dedicated to provide clown doctor services at Mater Dei Hospital. Clown doctors are volunteers from every walk of life that visit children in their beds, or stay with them while they are having treatment. They are trained to entertain children in hospital, bringing a dose of humour and laughter to help during these challenging times.

The walk which is just over 5 km will be held on Wednesday 1st May 2024 from Tigullio in St Julians to the Black Pearl in Ta’ Xbiex. Registration fee is EUR7 per person and commences at 8:30am.

Event is open to all.

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Benjamin Returns To Race Track Ahead Of National Italian Championship

Apr 11 2024

After two months of injury and recovery, 10 year old Maltese go-kart driver Benjamin Piscopo is officially back on the race track ahead of an important race for the National Italian Championship.

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Benjamin returned to the WSK Open Series, despite the result not being what he hoped for with a bad qualifying and two collisions.

However, Benjamin will be looking towards the positive as, in two weeks’ time, he will be attending the first event of the National Italian Championship in Triscina.

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Thanking all the Kali Kart team, Benjamin is ready to jump back into action and continue placing Malta’s name on the sport’s map.

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Valletta Cultural Agency Turns Five Years Old

Apr 11 2024

Five years after the inception of the Valletta Cultural Agency, Minister for National Heritage, the Arts, and Local Government Owen Bonnici praised the agency’s contributions to Valletta’s cultural legacy, fostered under the auspices of the Valletta 2018 Foundation.

He underscored ongoing cultural, social, and economic revitalization efforts in Valletta spurred by cultural investments.

During this time, the Valletta Cultural Agency has garnered prestigious accolades for its programs, including the Valletta Design Cluster located within the historic Fortifications Interpretation Centre, which received the Malta Architecture and Spatial Planning Awards and the City Brand and Tourism Landscape Award from Paysage Topscape, among other honors.

The agency’s diverse calendar of activities includes the Valletta Green Festival, Pageant of the Seas, Opera in the Capital, Valletta Local Food Festival, Christmas in the Capital program, and the National New Year’s Eve Event. Chairman Jason Micallef emphasized the agency’s pivotal role in Valletta’s regeneration through vibrant events that bring life to our country’s capital.

Executive Director Catherine Tabone highlighted the agency’s varied cultural program featuring visual art exhibitions, major concerts, family-friendly events, and workshops tailored for different audiences, built upon years of international and local cultural collaborations.

In conjunction with the maltabiennale.art 2024 event, the agency will pay tribute to Ray Mahoney, a luminary in Maltese music and poetry, through a concert on April 28th. Additionally, the 10th edition of the Valletta Green Festival will transform St. George’s Square into a lush garden from May 3rd to 12th. On June 22nd, the Pageant of the Seas returns for the fifth time, showcasing maritime activities at the Grand Harbour biennially. Thousands are expected to attend this free event featuring sea-based activities and high-level fire shows.

Lastly, on August 30th in St. George’s Square, Opera in the Capital will return featuring renowned Maltese tenors and international singers.

From October 17th to 19th, the Valletta Local Food Festival will celebrate Maltese culinary delights with local chefs and artisans offering tastings and insights into renowned dishes such as ‘kwareżimal’, ‘il-Vallettani’, ‘Biskuttini tar-Raħal’, hearty soups, and other dishes made with fresh local ingredients.

In December, the festive season activities and popular celebrations will culminate with another free New Year’s Eve event in St. George’s Square. For more information about theValletta Cultural Agency and its Cultural Program, visit vca.gov.mt/events and the Agency’s Facebook page.

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