Over 290,000 Full Time Workers In Malta By October 2024

Apr 3 2025

According to information tabled in parliament, there were 326,188 people working in Malta by the end of October 2024.

Minister Byron Camilleri was responding to questions by MP Romilda Zarb, and provided a table of workers in Malta from 2014 to 2023, and up to October for last year.

As of October 2024, there were 175,800 men working full time and 115,057 women working full time, totalling 290,857.

Combining full-time and part-time workers, there were 326,188 workers by the end of October 2024.

There were a total of 35,331 part-time workers, with 16,024 being men and 19,307 being women.

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Duolingo France Picks Up On Miriana ‘Beauty Blender’ Meme

Apr 3 2025

Miriana is the gift that keeps on giving.

During a Eurovision live, Maltese representative Miriana Conte said: ‘I look like a beauty blender’ – and the moment was immediately turned into a meme by Eurovision fans.

But among those picking up on the viral moment was… Duolingo France, which took to TikTok to share an edit of Miriana’s song ‘SERVING’, previously ‘KANT’, and having her say:

‘Serving Beauty Blender’.

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Yep. And that video? It amassed a whopping 89.3K views on TikTok as it was shared to around 1.3 million followers.

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This year’s Eurovision is pulling no punches when it comes to iconic memes and moments. And Miriana is one of the main characters serving this content.

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Valentina Rossi & Mum Model Together For Charles & Ron

Apr 3 2025

Taking to her Instagram story, local influencer and radio host Valentina Rossi shared the sweet personal achievement of walking down a fashion runway alongside her dear mother for Charles & Ron.

In stories shared to social media, Valentina and her mother could be seen donning outfits by the iconic fashion duo, holding hands as they face the audience together.

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‘Been absent from the Runway for YEARS’, wrote Rossi. ‘But couldn’t refuse the opportunity of walking with my Mother for Our beloved Charles & Ron.’

This comes after the launch of luxury candle line Rossica, a collaboration between Rossi and Carlos Borg.

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Source: Valentina Rossi, Carlo Gerada

Mużika Mużika winner Jamie Cardona meets Prime Minister and Culture Minister at Castille

Apr 2 2025

Radio personality and local favourite Jamie Cardona met with Prime Minister Robert Abela and Culture Minister Owen Bonnici following his triumph at the Mużika Mużika festival, where he claimed the top prize.

Welcomed to Castille, Jamie was in for an even bigger surprise when his nanna, Josephine Costantino, walked in alongside the Prime Minister, making the moment even more special.

Jamie won the prestigious festival with his debut song Stajna Konna Aħna, securing both the title and a €20,000 cash prize.

During his meeting with Culture Minister Owen Bonnici, Jamie shared his experience of competing in Mużika Mużika for the first time, describing the emotions and challenges of the journey.

Prime Minister Robert Abela also took the opportunity to wish Jamie and his writing partner, Aleandro Spiteri Monsigneur, continued success in their musical careers, praising their talent and dedication to Maltese music.

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