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Sicily Approves 2nd Inter-Connector Project For Malta

Sicily Approves 2nd Inter-Connector Project For Malta
Nov 14 2024 Share

Sicily has officially approved Malta’s plans to develop its second interconnector (IC2), enhancing Malta’s connection to the European electricity grid.

Known as the Intesa Finale, this approval marks a crucial step toward final authorisation from Italy’s Ministry of Environment and Energy Security (MASE). Following a positive consultation outcome, MASE’s approval is now the last step required for implementation.

Maltese Energy Minister Dr. Miriam Dalli expressed gratitude to Sicilian President Dr. Renato Schifani for the collaboration, noting that IC2 is key to Malta’s vision for sustainable energy and increased renewable energy use, advancing its decarbonisation goals.

The IC2 project will involve constructing a 122-kilometer, high-voltage cable—99 kilometers of which will be underwater—doubling Malta’s current electricity interconnection capacity.

Interconnect Malta (ICM), the entity overseeing IC2, has also been preparing for the project’s execution by initiating tendering processes for engineering, construction, and support services. Last week, ICM issued a notice for the construction of a shunt reactor at Malta’s Maghtab Terminal Station.

With a budget of €300 million, IC2 is co-funded by the European Union’s European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), covering over half the cost. It is considered a project of strategic importance, supporting Malta’s energy security and EU-aligned green transition goals.

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‘Ejja Ha Mmorru’: Tyson Fury In Malta

'Ejja Ha Mmorru': Tyson Fury In Malta
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World renowned boxer Tyson Fury released a short video as he prepares for the training camp which is set to prepare him for his highly anticipated fight against Oleksandr Usyk.

 

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‘Ejja ħa mmorru’, says the Gypsy King, with the view of Malta’s harbours and old cities in the background.

Many have spotted Fury training or dining around the island in recent days as he undergoes intense training for his exciting match.

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King Charles Celebrates His 76th Birthday

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Its a special day for the Royal Family and Great Britain as King Charles is celebrating his 76th birthday.

The King is reportedly treating his birthday as a normal working day and carrying on with his various royal duties.

It has been a challenging year for Charles, as not only him but also his daughter in law Catherine, have both been diagnosed with cancer.

To mark the occasion, the King is visiting a surplus food festival in Deptford, south London.

On the first anniversary of his Coronation Food Project, he will open the first two Coronation Food Hubs. This initiative aims to address food insecurity and reduce food waste across the UK, responding to the challenges of the cost-of-living crisis.

This will be a solo engagement for the King, as the Queen, who had planned to accompany him, continues to recover from a chest infection.

As part of the traditional celebrations, gun salutes will be fired in Green Park and at the Tower of London, and bells will ring out at Westminster Abbey, where the King’s coronation took place last year.

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The New Victorians Release ‘Ninni – Album Tal-Milied’

The New Victorians Release 'Ninni - Album Tal-Milied'
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Maltese music duo The New Victorians have released their eagerly awaited Christmas album, Ninni – Album tal-Milied, now available on all digital platforms.

This album presents 11 Maltese Christmas carols reimagined and recorded live with a six-piece band at the picturesque Bir Miftuħ Chapel in Gudja, Malta.

Songs like Ġesu Ħelwa Tarbija and Ninni La Tibkix Iżjed blend the essence of Maltese festive traditions with the intimate ambiance of a live performance, offering a fresh, heartfelt take on holiday music.

To celebrate the release, The New Victorians will perform Chapel Hop Concerts from December 5–8, in collaboration with a multicultural choir and the Archbishop’s Delegate for Culture.

These concerts will bring the album’s music to life in historic chapels across Malta, showcasing the duo’s signature harmonies and capturing the magic of their live recordings.

The sisters shared their excitement, noting, “Each Christmas, audiences at our Chapel Hop concerts have asked for recordings of our arrangements, and now we’re thrilled to share this album. Recording at Bir Miftuħ Chapel with our band was magical, and we hope it brings joy and hope this holiday season.”

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