People Flock To Beaches As Temperatures Soar In Malta

Apr 8 2024

As temperatures in Malta start to climb, people are flocking to local beaches to soak up the sun or catch some needed refreshment in the form of a quick splash!

According to Facebook page ‘It-Temp Madwarna’, the third month of 2024 and the first month of spring of the same year, March, was yet another hotter and drier month when compared to the seasonal average.

March saw maximum temperatures which which were 1.5°C hotter than the average 17.8°C, whereas the lowest were 1.0°C higher than the climactic norm of 11.7°C.

This week is set to bring more warm and sunny days, with temperatures set to feel like 25°C and the highest temperatures climbing to around 25°C.

Have you hit the beach yet?

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Chef Daniel Shares Touching Tribute To Late Father

Apr 8 2024

Taking to social media, chef Daniel Borg Cardona paid a touching tribute to his late father, writing about their difficult relationship.

‘Even though you abandoned me many years ago i will still always respect you as my father’, wrote Daniel.

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‘For 20 years i pretended it didn’t effect me, it was very hard growing up without a father. I wish you got to know the man I became today. Who knows maybe you would have finally accepted me. But i never got the chance and never will.’

On behalf of MaltaDaily, we’d like to wish our sincerest condolences to Daniel and all his loved ones.

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Maltese Makeup Artist Wins 1st Place In London Competition

Apr 8 2024

Earlier in March of this year, Maltese makeup artist and beauty therapist Antonella Calleja won first place at the Beauty Professional London Fair, being the only Maltese contestant.

Having worked in the sector for the past 19 years, Antonella won the first place pro-winner in her category, taking home a certificate from all the public voters and makeup judges.

Her entry for the Astrology Makeup look channeled her inner Leo star sign with a beautiful design that ultimately catapulted her to first place.

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First Man To Run Length Of Africa Finishes After 352 Days

Apr 8 2024

Russ Cook, known as the “Hardest Geezer,” has completed an extraordinary 16,000km run across 16 countries, spanning more than 352 days from South Africa’s Cape Agulhas to Tunisia’s Ras Angela, the length of Africa.

This accomplishment, believed to be the first tip-to-tip run of its kind, culminated in a celebratory finish in Tunisia, where Cook raised over £600,000 for charity.

Throughout his journey, Cook faced numerous challenges, including a robbery at gunpoint in Angola, encounters with men wielding machetes in the Republic of the Congo, health scares, and visa complications. Despite setbacks, he persevered, documenting his odyssey on social media platforms like Instagram and YouTube, garnering millions of views.

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Cook’s run supported charities like the Running Charity, aiding young people experiencing homelessness and Sandblast, promoting awareness of the Saharawi people. His physical and mental endurance was tested as he traversed rainforests, mountains, and the Sahara desert.

Reflecting on his experience, Cook described the journey as immensely challenging yet rewarding, emphasizing the kindness and hospitality of people he encountered along the way. Before embarking on this challenge, Cook expressed a desire to inspire others to pursue their dreams.

Cook’s friend and co-founder of the Running Charity, Alex Eagle, praised his determination and resilience, highlighting Cook’s ability to overcome obstacles akin to those faced by the young people they support. The charity plans to commemorate Cook’s achievement with group runs and participation in the London Marathon.

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