THE BUSKER’S FIRST REHEARSAL IN LIVERPOOL DONE AND DUSTED

May 1 2023

Excitement was in the air as Malta’s The Busker, took to the stage in Liverpool for their first rehearsal ahead of the contest next week.

Their upbeat song, “Dance (Our Own Party),” continue to promise to be a crowd-pleaser with its lively melody and catchy chorus.

Their first rehearsal demonstrated their ability to captivate audiences with their dynamic stage presence. The catchy lyrics and upbeat tempo of “Dance (Our Own Party)” are sure to get the audience moving.

With their infectious energy and captivating performance, The Busker are poised to make Malta proud in the upcoming contest.

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Seven young Syrians charged with accusations relating to terrorism

May 1 2023

Seven young Syrians were brought before Magistrate Astrid May Grima in court with charges related to terrorism.

The accused individuals, aged between 21 and 27 years old, include Ajil Al Muhsen, Adnan Maashi, Yazan Abduklaziz, Ahmed Kadas, Khalil Al Mahmoud, Ahmed Ahmed, and Mohammed Mohammed. Five of them reside in Hamrun, one in Tal-Pietà, and one in Birkirkara.

The accused pleaded not guilty to the various charges brought against them, including provoking the commission of terrorist activities with messages in public to incite a terrorist crime, recruiting or encouraging persons to commit terrorist acts, teaching individuals to use explosives or firearms, glorifying terrorist acts, promoting their commission, and creating a danger of terrorist acts being committed. They were also accused of attempting to travel to the EU to take part in terrorist activities.

The prosecution requested the seizure of all movable and immovable property of the accused, as well as their money. The defence argued that it does not make sense to make seizures on assets and money that do not reflect the period where the illicit gain was supposed to be made. However, Magistrate Grima accepted the prosecution’s request and ordered the seizure of all the accused individuals.

The accused were arrested in a joint operation by several police units, including Europol. Europol is the EU agency responsible for law enforcement in member countries.

The defence did not request the release of the accused from custody, and thus they remain in custody.

The charges brought against the accused are serious, and if found guilty, they could face severe penalties.

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Birkirkara win the FA Trophy

Apr 30 2023

Birkirkara emerged victorious over Marsaxlokk in the FA Trophy final.

The final score was 2-0 with two late goals in the second half.

Enrico Pepe and Yannick Yankam of Birkirkara FC, lifted the IZIBET FA Trophy on behalf of their team mates. Yankam captained the side for the final in Pepe’s absence.

Birkirkara’s 6th trophy in their club history, was presented to them by Malta FA President Bjorn Vassallo and Caroline Attard IZIBET’s Marketing and Communications Director.

Congratulations

Celebration of the Gozo’s Ephemeral Arts Festival

Apr 30 2023

The Gharb City Council and the Assocjazzioni Maltja EspressjonArti Gharb have organised, in collaboration with the Ministry for Gozo, the Gozo’s Ephemeral Arts Festival, which is taking place in Victoria from April 28 to May 1, 2023.

Ten groups of carpet makers from Spain, Japan, Italy, Belgium and Mexico will create spectacular carpets of flowers and other natural materials on Triq it-Telgħa tal-Belt, Victoria. The theme presented by each of the flower carpets will be connected to “spring in Europe”. The flower carpet artists will show the skills and various techniques they practice in their creations. The associations that will participate in this Festival are:

– Assocjazzjoni Maltja EspressjonArti Gharb (Malta)

-CulturArte Noto Association (Italy)

-Federació Catalana d’Entitats Catifaires (Spain)

-Camaiore (Italy)

-Flower Carpet Belgium (Belgium)

-Carrión de los Condes (Spain)

-Montefiore (Italy)

-Orotava (Spain)

-Mexico (Mexico)

-Japan Group (Japan)

In the program of this Festival, Friday, April 28, stands out the opening of the Art Exhibition and the Flower Carpet Conference

On Saturday 29th April the carpet makers will start working on the creation of the carpets from early in the morning. The public can witness the intricate process of creating a spectacular flower carpet on Triq it-Telgha tal-Belt and Indepdence Square. One can see how skilled artists carefully arrange thousands of petals, salt and other materials to form a stunning design and learn about the history and tradition of the Infiorata.

The inauguration will be held later in the evening with the unveiling of the finished Infiorata masterpieces.

On Sunday morning the public is invited to join the workshops being held at Villa Rundle Victoria, where one can learn the art of flower arrangement and create your own unique floral masterpieces.

The Infiorata will be open to the public up to 1st May 2023.

This floral project will address the transnational creation and circulation of these ephemeral works of art. The Assocjazjoni Maltija EspressjonArti Gharb will be working in collaboration with Catalonia (Spain) and Sicily (Italy) in International workshops and with the creation of Infiorata in different cities. The fundamental aim is to allow artists and creators from various countries from all over the world to travel to the European cities and the rest of the world and present their creations and knowledge.

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