PM Visits Ongoing Works At Ta’ Qali National Football Centre

PM Visits Ongoing Works At Ta’ Qali National Football Centre
May 6 2025 Share

Prime Minister Robert Abela, accompanied by Minister for Home Affairs, Security and Employment Byron Camilleri, and Minister for Education, Sport, Youth, Research and Innovation Clifton Grima, visited the ongoing works at the National Football Centre in Ta’ Qali.

The Centre is a major project for sports infrastructure and a key part of the Malta Football Association’s (MFA) strategic plan.

The Prime Minister was joined by an MFA delegation led by President Bjorn Vassallo, who, together with the project’s architects, provided a detailed overview of the current stage of the works and future plans.

The Centre is designed to become the heart of Maltese football—from grassroots to the highest professional levels—and will host facilities such as sports science labs, a medical and physiotherapy centre, a gym, meeting halls, technical offices, and a UEFA Category 1 stadium built to top European standards with a focus on sustainability.

The project is being financed with assistance from the Malta Development Bank and is guaranteed by the National Development and Social Fund.

During the visit, the Prime Minister also met with the Women’s National Team during their training session.

The team is approaching a historic moment, facing Cyprus on May 30, where a win would secure their promotion to Group B of the Nations League for the second time—a major step forward for Maltese sport and gender equality in sports.

The Prime Minister praised the players’ dedication, saying their work is an inspiration to many. “This is not just a sporting achievement, but a national success that reflects our vision to continue investing in facilities and opportunities for everyone,” concluded Prime Minister Robert Abela.

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Slovenia’s Klemen Recreates All Eurovision Winners (2000-2024)

Slovenia's Klemen Recreates All Eurovision Winners (2000-2024)
May 6 2025 Share

Slovenian actor and impersonator Klemen Slakonja has stunned Eurovision fans with a viral video in which he transforms into every Eurovision winner from 2000 to 2024.

Just weeks before taking the Eurovision stage himself in Basel with the song How Much Time Do We Have Left, Klemen released a high-energy tribute that reimagines 25 winners in a single dazzling performance.

The video showcases Klemen’s trademark mix of vocal talent, comedic flair, and attention to detail.

From Sweden’s Loreen and Italy’s Måneskin to Austria’s Conchita Wurst and Switzerland’s 2023 winner Nemo, each transformation is crafted with incredible accuracy through costumes, makeup, and spot-on vocals.

Produced with a dedicated team of stylists, designers, and makeup artists, the video quickly gained traction on YouTube and TikTok, earning praise from fans across Europe. Klemen describes the project as a tribute to Eurovision’s enduring legacy and spirit of creativity.

More than just a medley, the video serves as a celebration of Eurovision’s evolving identity and vibrant history.

As the contest’s excitement builds once again, Klemen’s inventive homage is already being hailed as one of this year’s most entertaining highlights.

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European Parliament Agree With MEP Daniel Attard in Effort to Eliminate Cross-Border Barriers to Services Within the EU

European Parliament Agree With MEP Daniel Attard in Effort to Eliminate Cross-Border Barriers to Services Within the EU
May 6 2025 Share

The agreement, known as ‘BRIDGEforEU’, addresses long-standing challenges faced by cross-border workers, patients, and businesses—such as difficulties in accessing healthcare, delays in the transportation of goods, and administrative hurdles.

Under the new framework, individuals will be able to report such barriers, enabling EU member states to work together on practical, coordinated solutions.

The initiative reflects the principle that Europe must serve all its citizens equally, not just a select few. While it may be a modest step in legislative terms, it marks a meaningful improvement in the daily lives of many across the European Union.

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Cleaning Works At San Klement Bastion Underway

Cleaning Works At San Klement Bastion Underway
May 6 2025 Share

A major clean-up operation is underway at a historic part of the San Klement Bastion in Bormla, as government entities join forces to restore and repurpose the site. The initiative follows an agreement between the Lands Authority and the Cleansing and Maintenance Division, aimed at rehabilitating long-neglected public structures.

The site, which includes a historic warehouse forming part of Cottonera’s important fortification system, had been sealed off for years. The current works involve clearing accumulated bulky waste, internal cleaning, and implementing safety measures to allow workers to operate in secure conditions.

Minister for Lands Stefan Zrinzo Azzopardi described the intervention as a significant step toward preserving and better utilising state-owned historic buildings. He noted that such efforts will eventually allow these spaces to be returned to local communities in new, meaningful ways.

Parliamentary Secretary Glenn Bedingfield emphasised the power of inter-agency collaboration, highlighting how different departments can work together to deliver results that benefit the public.

This clean-up is the first in a series of similar interventions planned across Malta. It reflects a broader government strategy to safeguard heritage sites while making them more accessible to the public.

Lands Authority CEO Robert Vella and Cleansing Division Director General Ramon Deguara also attended the site visit.

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