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Sculptor Creates Lion’s Head Using Maltese Limestone

Sculptor Creates Lion's Head Using Maltese Limestone
Jan 9 2024 Share

A stone mason by the name of Charlie Gee made his way to Malta to use the unique Maltese limestone rock to create a majestic lion’s head. 

 

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The artist uses a chisel to carve out the beautiful creature hiding within the block, pulling out with exquisite detail all the little edges and curves. 

Charlie is an expert in the craft, dedicating his social media to stone masonry and the creation of various sculptures and designs. 

What do you make of his Maltese Limestone lion’s head?

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Here’s How That Viral McDonald’s Advert Was Made

Here's How That Viral McDonald's Advert Was Made
Jan 9 2024 Share

The ‘Ma, Ġibtlek McCrispy’ Advert instantly became a hit around the island, with its bizarre concept and for flipping (literally) the script on traditional adverts upside down. 

 

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The creators of the advert, MAKA Visuals, released a behind the scenes video of how the advert was made, in collaboration with the agency TBWA/ANG.

The video features the (delicious) McCrispy burger which, if flipped or bent, moves everything around the room with it. 

 

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And this video gives us an inside look into how it was made. 

Have you tried the McCrispy yet?

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Damage Caused To Cars & Barriers By Weekend Storm

Damage Caused To Cars & Barriers By Weekend Storm
Jan 9 2024 Share

The storm that the island was hit with over the weekend caused some serious damage to vehicles and the infrastructure of the Cirkewwa Ferry Parking. 

 

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Cars had various parts crushed or broken, sustaining heavy damage as the sea and wind carried with it debris and rocks from around the area. 

Even the barriers surrounding the parking zone were no match for the heavy weather patterns as they tore off the barriers from the concrete. 

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Indian Nationals First In Malta’s Foreign Workforce

Indian Nationals First In Malta's Foreign Workforce
Jan 9 2024 Share

Official data reveals that Malta has a substantial foreign workforce, with Indian nationals leading the count at 13,158 employees as of July 2023. 

This information, disclosed by Finance Minister Clyde Caruana in response to a parliamentary question posed by PN MP Graziella Galea, positions India as the dominant contributor to Malta’s foreign labor force. Italy follows with 11,566 workers, and the Philippines, Nepal, and the United Kingdom complete the top five.

A diverse range of nationalities contributes to Malta’s workforce, with countries such as Serbia, Colombia, and Albania featuring prominently. 

As of July, the Maltese economy employed 37,224 EU, EEA, and EFTA nationals, alongside 68,775 third-country nationals, totalling 105,999 foreign workers. This signifies a substantial increase from the 2021 figures, with nearly 30,000 more individuals, reflecting the continued growth of Malta’s foreign workforce.

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