Shaun Farrugia’s grandma reacting to his song with Martin Garrix is pure goals

May 5 2022

Ok, we have just been gifted the most wholesome video of the week thanks to rising star Shaun Farrugia.

Posting to his social media, local artist Shaun Farrugia uploaded a swipe post captioned ‘April 2022 – best month yet’. And if you swipe to see more, you’ll watch the cutest video of Farrugia with his grandma reacting to his latest song with Martin Garrix.

The pair were in a car awaiting the climax of the song, and his grandmother was absolutely loving it. As soon as the music escalates, his grandmother wastes no time in busting some moves to cheer on her grandson.

And we have to agree with the rest of Farrugia’s caption as his grandmother is just the cutest. April was understandably deemed his best month yet as he released not one, but two songs with international DJ Martin Garrix.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Shaun Farrugia (@itsshaunfarrugia)

The duo released ‘If We’ll Ever Be Remembered’ in less than a month after their first collaboration ‘Starlight’ hit the sound waves. And we are sure to hear more from the pair as Shaun continues to show us that a Maltese artist can make it anywhere.

#MaltaDaily

Motor cyclist dies after Naxxar road accident

May 5 2022

Police reported that at around 3am this morning, they were informed of a road accident in Triq Tul il-Kosta, Naxxar.

From preliminary investigations, it was revealed that a 35-year-old French man resident of Sliema lost control of his vehicle. He was driving a Honda CB 600 motorcycle, but crashed into a crash barrier.

The man was left stuck in between the barrier, with the motorcycle continuing to skid several meters along the road before hitting trees on thee opposite side.

A medical team convened on site but the man was unfortunately deemed dead on the spot. Investigations are still ongoing as Magistrate Dr Caroline Farrugia Frendo opens an inquiry.

Our condolences to the motorcyclist’s family.

#MaltaDaily

Real Madrid reach Champions League final after incredible comeback win over Manchester City

May 4 2022

The Spanish champions Real Madrid have reached yet another UEFA Champions League final after coming from 3 goals down late on in the tie against Manchester City. Los Blancos will now face yet another English opposition in the final, this time against Liverpool. The two teams played against each other in the Champions League final back in 2018, which was Real Madrid’s last final appearance.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadrid)

The first half didn’t feature much, with both teams looking anxious to make a first move. All that changed in the second half when Manchester City winger Riyadh Mahrez sent the away fans into a frenzy scoring from a powerful shot. Everyone thought that the tie was over until the 90th minute when Madrid’s young winger Rodrygo scored a goal to liven up the game. It didn’t take long for Real Madrid to find the all important equalizer as only a minute after his goal, Rodrygo managed to find the back of the net again this time sending the tie into extra time.

When extra time started it was clear who had the mental advantage over who. The City players looked depleted and deflated whilst the Real Madrid players were as motivated as ever to find the winner to send them to the Champions League final in Paris. Again the Real Madrid fans didn’t have to wait long as in the 95th minute star striker Karim Benzema coolly converted a penalty despite the amount of pressure placed on him. The goal sent Real Madrid into the final with their eyes now set on a record extending fourteenth Champions League title.

#MaltaDaily

VisitMalta becomes the official destination partner of EOLO-Kometa Cycling Team

May 4 2022

VisitMalta becomes the official destination partner of EOLO-Kometa Cycling Team. This agreement will see VisitMalta branding present on all race kits and team vehicles during one of the most high profile sporting events of the cycling world, the Giro D’Italia.

According to a recent study carried out by Road Cycling TV Viewing Report, the last Giro d’Italia generated an average audience of 6,780,150 viewers per stage in 175 different countries around the globe.

Through this alliance, the Maltese Islands will benefit from incremental promotion of television coverage and digital coverage exposure that will strengthen the country’s position as an ideal destination for cycling enthusiasts.

By way of this agreement, over the next years, EOLO-Kometa Cycling Team will be visiting our country to experience first-hand the Maltese Islands as professional cyclists and visitors alike.
Secondly, opportunities will be created for young Maltese cyclists to join the EOLO-Kometa Youth Team according to their age and ability.

These details were outlined during the signing of this partnership agreement presided by Minister for Tourism Clayton Bartolo together with the Chairman of the Malta Tourism Authority Gavin Gulia and General Manager of EOLO-Kometa Cycling Tream Fran Contador.

Minister Clayton Bartolo remarked that this historic milestone, which is a first for any European country, will generate excellent results in terms of tourism inflows as well as ascertain Malta’s status as a destination of choice.

“This partnership between EOLO-Kometa and VisitMalta is tangible proof of our efforts to exploit emerging and developing tourism segments including sports related tourism. Investing in this tourism niche will continue ensuring that our product grows in quality and versatility,” reiterated Minister Bartolo.

“This is yet another step forward, in our ten-year-long strategy for the tourism sector in Malta, where we are continuously investing in improving the overall quality of our tourism product, through a multi-faceted approach. Part of this is the focus which we are putting on the various niches which make up the diverse tourism sector of the Maltese Islands,” continued Malta Tourism Authority Chairman Gavin Gulia.

“We are pleased with this agreement with VisitMalta and especially to be here with them at the start of such an important race in a place as special to us as Hungary. VisitMalta is committed to cycling and in particular to the EOLO Kometa project and the Alberto Contador Foundation to promote the wonders of their country. We have no doubt that together with us they will be able to achieve the objectives they have set themselves to promote their country. The Maltese islands are an exceptional territory for cycling and through this agreement we hope to encourage many fans to discover the country’s geoography,” stated EOLO-Kometa General Manager Fran Contador

“Another objective of this agreement, which is part of the Alberto Contador Foundation project, is to promote cycling as a means of transport and a healthy lifestyle in Malta. Of course, it also aims to give the opportunity and help young Maltese athletes who want to become cyclists to have a way of training and growth,” concluded Fran Contador.

#MaltaDaily