The long-awaited Nadur Carnival celebrations have started

Feb 13 2023

The Nadur Carnival has started

In the Carnival City, Nadur, the long-awaited Carnival celebrations, started this weekend with a programme in the main square of the Gozitan village.

Yesterday, the Nadur Local Council in collaboration with the Ministry for Gozo and the Gozo Cultural Heritage, kicked-off the celebrations with a spectacular show.

The show included dancing, band marches, singing, grotesque masks, floats, the traditional ‘Kukkanja’ and a taste of what to expect during the actual Carnival weekend.

In fact, after an absence of two years, the spontaneous Nadur carnival will once again be hosted in the heart of the town of Nadur on the 17-21st February 2023!

The carnival celebrations are being organised by the Nadur Local Council, Ministry For Gozo and Cultural Heritage Directorate, in collaboration with G7 Events and Malta Daily.

Between Friday and Sunday, Nadur will see some of the very best of Malta’s top local artists.

The Friday night will kickstart at 7.30pm with Megan May, Kevin Paul and Kurt Calleja performing on stage in collaboration with G7’s resident DJs.

The Saturday will be starting at 5.30pm in the afternoon with a Matinee’ Special edition as DJs Sar, Cleaven, Kieren, Miggy, Debrii, Mykill, Nagem, Gabii, D-Rey and JD Patrick will entertain the crowds.

Also, both the Friday and Saturday nights will be hosted by Malta Daily’s own Keane Cutajar.

Also, if that wasn’t enough, on Friday and Saturday there will be two official parties hosted BY G7 Events and Elevated at the Aurora in Rabat.

Sunday will take off at 8pm with top Gozitan artists Straitahead and Rebecca and the Passengers live in concert, with DJ Danyell in the mix.

Get your costumes ready and see you at Nadur!

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Aidan announces debut album for March 2023

Feb 13 2023

Following a surprise performance during the Malta Eurovision Song Contest, singer Aidan announced that he will be releasing his debut album in March of this year.

Titled ‘This is Aidan’, the singer hinted at the release by posting what seems to be the front cover of the album, which features the singer in a pensive look donning a colourful jumper.

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The singer has not yet unveiled what songs will make it into the album, but following the official release of Reġina, it is entirely possible that the hit song could find a place in the roster.

Aidan also performed some iconic tracks during Eurovision, being unable to use the song he was set to compete with in the competition. Aidan performed the likes of Ritmu and Naħseb Fik.

We’ll have to wait a month to see what Aidan will come up with, and following the hype built up after Eurovision, the excitement is immensely justified!

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Anthony Marmara identified as Imdina traffic accident victim

Feb 13 2023

Anthony Marmara, who is known by those close to him as “Twanny” and ‘L-Għasfur’ (the Bird), has been identified as the victim of the Mdina traffic accident which took place in the early hours of yesterday morning.

The 54-year-old from Tarxien sadly lost his life on 12th February 2023 after he was hit by a car in Triq il-Belt Valletta, Imdina, which was being driven by a 20 year old resident of Qrendi.

His son, Danilo, posted a heartfelt post to his social media, saying: ‘Rest in Peace Father. I love you endlessly.’

His cousin John wrote a eulogy for the ‘brother-he-never-had’, revealing how the two had spent most of their time together laughing and working.

‘Thank you for the wonderful memories. Our family lost a flower, but I am sure you are now enjoying the Lord’s presence’.

Tarxien’s mayor Joseph Abela also paid tribute to Twanny, saying that the late Anthony was hard-working and exemplary. He wished his deepest condolences to all his loved ones in this trying time.

On behalf of MaltaDaily, we wish all of Anthony’s loved ones our deepest condolences.

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Turkish Embassy encouraging urgent financial donations

Feb 13 2023

‘As a result of generous in-kind donations collected beyond expectations’ the Turkish Embassy in Valletta explained in a new statement, ‘please do not bring any more clothing and food items.’

The embassy explained that instead of food and clothing, those wishing to donate to the earthquake survivors should switch the focus onto other items which may be needed such as;

Winter tents; gas heaters; blankets (new and unused); generators; sleeping bags (new and unused); camping cots; camping mats for tents; mobile toilets and shower cabins; and container homes.

The embassy is also urging for financial donations due to the urgent need as they will be more useful for the survivors in immediate situations.

Those wishing to financially donate can check out the Turkish Embassy’s social media for details of bank accounts.

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