The saga of famous personalities dining at Valletta’s Da Pippo’s continues, with this week seeing ‘Shazam’ actor Ross Butler.
Butler is a Singaporean-born American actor also known for his roles in ’13 Reasons Why’, ‘Riverdale’ and ‘K.C. Undercover’.
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The Da Pippo’s team shared the photo of him at the restaurant, writing:
“The king of the famous movie Shazam Ross Butler at Pippos today for a super lunch. Great honour to have you with us.’
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Maltese ultra athlete Fabio Spiteri will be undertaking his next big challenge in the name of his late friend and inspiration Jake Vella.
As he prepares to take on Ultra Triathlon Italy, Fabio took to social media to share a photo of his bike, which has been equipped with an image of Jake Vella.
‘Will have around 15-16 hours of swimming, then we’ll ride together for 5 days my friend’, wrote Spiteri.
‘Fly high and proud Jake Vella’, concluded Fabio.
Fabio and Jake have been friends for a long while, continuously sharing support for each other whenever they faced serious challenges in their respective lives.
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Maltese para swimmer Maja Theuma made her debut at the 2024 Paralympics in Paris on Thursday, competing in the 50 metres freestyle S6 heats. Despite finishing last in her heat with a time of 1:13.10, Theuma shared an emotional reflection on her journey, emphasizing the significance of the experience beyond the race’s outcome.
“Years of early mornings, long afternoon sessions, sacrifices, and tears have brought me to this stage,” Theuma said, acknowledging the immense dedication and resilience required to reach the Paralympics. While the result was not what she had hoped for, Theuma expressed pride in her journey, stating that being a Paralympian is about more than winning medals.
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She thanked her family and friends for their unwavering support, adding, “I pushed my limits and started my impossible.”
Her coaches, Edward Caruana Dingli and Tim Hartley, praised Theuma’s perseverance and her role in raising awareness for para swimming in Malta. They hailed her as a role model for young athletes with disabilities.
Though Theuma’s Paralympic race is complete, her efforts mark a significant step for Malta in the Paralympic movement, inspiring the next generation of Maltese athletes.
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Minister for Social and Affordable Housing, Roderick Galdes, recently visited the ongoing development of the largest social housing project currently underway, one of several such projects in progress across the country.
This project is located in the Ħal Farruġ area, near Ħal Luqa, on a site spanning roughly 10,000 square meters. With an investment of around €40 million, the development is set to include approximately 267 social housing apartments, offering a range of one to three-bedroom units. The project will also feature garages and parking for about 300 vehicles, with specific accommodations designed for people with disabilities.
During his visit to the three blocks under construction, Minister Galdes highlighted the positive impact this project will have on numerous families. He emphasized that this initiative will not only reduce the waiting list for social housing but will also provide essential support to families in need. The aim is to offer dignified housing that also improves the quality of life for its residents.
The minister expressed confidence that this project will leave a lasting mark on the social housing sector, benefiting a significant number of families and addressing the pressing need for quality housing in the community.
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