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Rodrick Żerafa Appointed New CEO Of Servizzi Ewropej F’Malta

Rodrick Żerafa Appointed New CEO Of Servizzi Ewropej F'Malta
May 15 2024 Share

Rodrick Zerafa has been announced as the new CEO of SEM – Servizzi Ewropej f’Malta.

‘Mr Zerafa is a European Studies and Communications graduate from the University of Malta. During the past years he held various roles within the Government of Malta, notably, as the Spokesperson for the Ministry for Foreign and European Affairs and Trade in recent years.’

The establishment of Servizzi Ewropej f’Malta (SEM) was formalized as per the Public Administration Act (Cap. 595) through Legal Notice 445 of 2020 (S.L. 595.23).

The agency’s functions align with its mission: to serve as a conduit for EU funds in Malta and Gozo, simplifying access for citizens and organizations to leverage the advantages of EU membership through these funds.

SEM operates the Europe Direct Valletta EU-information center, backed by the European Commission, engaging citizens on EU-related matters locally and regionally. Its goal is to provide EU citizens with information about the EU, direct them to specialized services, and connect them with other networks.

Additionally, SEM promotes EU careers in Malta and assists those interested in pursuing opportunities with EU institutions, agencies, and bodies.

Committed to informing individuals and organizations about the latest EU funding opportunities and the benefits they bring to Maltese society, SEM aids in submitting competitive project applications and supports successful applicants in project implementation.

The vision of SEM is to actively promote awareness of EU fund benefits to a broad audience and streamline access to these funds for targeted groups.

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PN MP At Court On Birthday After Facebook Hate Speech

PN MP At Court On Birthday After Facebook Hate Speech
May 15 2024 Share

Nationalist MP Jerome Caruana Cilia spent his birthday at court after he had to deal with a case of hate speech directed at him through a Facebook comment.

A commenter decided to tell Jerome to walk in front of a moving truck and ‘be liberated’.

The PN MP revealed that the person felt remorse for the act and, after having admitted, Jerome forgave him.

‘It is very important for something like this not to happen again. It is important to discuss, debate and agree or disagree, but never resort to personal attacks.’

‘Respect and dialogue are crucial in a democratic society’, wrote Caruana Cilia. ‘Let us not forget that we are all Maltese siblings.’

Speaking to MaltaDaily, Jerome revealed that the man was condemned to a €150 fine whilst also being given liberty on the condition that he does not commit any other crime in the next 9 months.

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Favourite Word ‘Ħamalla’ But Use ‘F*** Kemm Għandek’ A Lot

Favourite Word 'Ħamalla' But Use 'F*** Kemm Għandek' A Lot
May 15 2024 Share

In her full interview on YouTube by Love Island Malta, Spanish contestant Vanessa revealed that her favourite word in Maltese is ħamalla.

However, she revealed that she uses a lot the phrase ‘f*** kemm għandek’ (a popular offence used on the island).

Vanessa already stuck out by highlighting how her personality is only matched by her ‘patata’ and that she loves Maltese men due to their similarity to Spanish men.

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Jake Pace Is The 6th Love Island Malta Contestant

Jake Pace Is The 6th Love Island Malta Contestant
May 15 2024 Share

A football, gym and all around sports lover, Jake Pace was revealed as the newest islander for the second season of Love Island Malta.

 

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Touting honesty as one of his most looked for and loved features, Jake also seems to be into motorcycles to complement his love for athleticism.

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