The Busker Release Their New Song ‘Talking Back’

Jul 26 2024

Maltese indie pop band ‘The Busker’ has released their comeback song, “Talking Back,” in collaboration with local jewelry company Carisma Collections.

In their official announcement, the band stated that the song is about the courage it takes to stand up for yourself when your self-respect is being threatened.

The band has been working on “Talking Back,” their first song of the year, and their surprise collaboration with Carisma for quite some time, even revealing that they have been keeping the song under wraps since December.

Their last release, “Bulletproof,” came out back in November 2023, so fans of the former Eurovision representatives have been eagerly awaiting their much-anticipated comeback.

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Recognition For Heroic Volunteers In Qormi Fire

Jul 26 2024

Taking to social media, PN MP Jerome Caruana Cilia highlighted the heroic act undertaken by a group of volunteers and youth after a fire broke out in Ħal Qormi.

The PN MP explained how volunteers from the Għaqda Armar San Sebastjan Ħal Qormi AD 1984- VO/1280 managed to save an elderly woman and contributed to the extinguishing of the fire.

Caruana Cilia reportedly spoke to Minister Byron Camilleri, who will be in turn speaking to those involved, so as to give them recognition for their act.

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“Enough Y Plate Drivers And Food Couriers” in Malta Says Robert Abela

Jul 26 2024

During an interview with Newsbook’s Chief Dditor Matthew Xuereb, Prime Minister Robert Abela answered questions about a variety of topics, including platform workers.

While saying that this government was responsible for the legislation, he stated that hundreds of permits have been refused. “Our country has enough Y plate drivers and food couriers. We do not need more of these workers. The necessary workers will be used; a strategic decision has been made,” Robert Abela said, emphasising that every worker on the Maltese islands must be respected and treated with dignity.

When asked about the Vitals/Steward Hospital deal, Robert Abela said, “You have an opposition that continues to push a narrative that the government did nothing to defend the national interest,” while also explaining the government’s demands in relation to Steward and listing the investments made in the health sector.

In this interview, Robert Abela also announced that former OPM Chief of Staff, Glenn Micallef would be the Maltese Government’s nominee for European Commissioner, as well as the implementation of the Anti-SLAPP directive in the coming days. He spoke of elections within the Labour Party to appoint two new Deputy Leaders, as well as new reforms by this Labour Government.

The Prime Minister also detailed investment in electricity distribution and the energy sector, including investment in the second interconnector, offshore renewable energy generation, and the agreement with Libya.

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Lisa Kudrow Admits That She Can Only Watch ‘Friends’ Now That Matthew Perry is Dead

Jul 26 2024

Lisa Kudrow has found a new perspective on watching “Friends” following the sudden death of her co-star Matthew Perry at age 54. Speaking candidly, Kudrow shared that she had previously struggled to watch the iconic sitcom. “I used to not be able to watch it at all,” she admitted. Seeing herself on screen was difficult, often leading her to turn it off after a brief glimpse.

However, Perry’s passing has shifted her experience of the show. Kudrow revealed that she can now watch “Friends” because it feels more about honoring Perry than focusing on her own performance. “After Matthew died, I could start watching the show again, because it wasn’t about me. It had to do with him for some reason,” she explained. This change has allowed her to engage with the series differently, finding comfort and connection in the memories of her late friend and co-star.

Since Perry’s death, Kudrow has spent significant time watching “Friends” during marathon sessions, something she had not done before. This shift illustrates how Perry’s legacy continues to impact those who knew him best, offering Kudrow a way to cherish the time they shared on set and the joy he brought into their lives.

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