Thrift Shop Owner Fries Eggs Outside Due To Day-Long Power Cut

Thrift Shop Owner Fries Eggs Outside After Day-Long Power Cut

Jul 21 2024

Thrift Malta owner and local content creator Chris Bartolo Burlo was forced to take to the streets of Gżira on July 20th after a power cut left him unable to operate his store.

Humorously taking a jab at what seems to have become a running gag over the past few weeks, the thrift shop owner posted a video to his businesses’ social media to suggest that he had no other choice but to take to the streets and sell fry eggs after being rendered unable to operate his establishment.

The video concluded with a light-hearted albeit striking sentence, saying, ‘A moment of silence for the electricity that on the 20th of July went and never came back’.

Thrift Malta is a local business operating in Upper Saint Albert Street Gżira and online, offering a range of thrifted garments for fashion lovers, people shunning fast fashion or those looking for a more sustainable styling option.

Various businesses across Malta took to social media over the past few days to highlight how their businesses suffered for various reasons due to the nation-wide power cuts experienced this summer.

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Maltese Designer Nominated for Emmy for Work on Netflix’s ‘Ripley’

Jul 21 2024

Maltese designer Ernest Camilleri has been nominated for a prestigious Emmy award, a recognition of excellence in the TV industry. The Emmy awards, presented annually by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, celebrate outstanding achievements in various categories including acting, directing, and technical disciplines.

Camilleri, serving as Wardrobe Supervisor, is part of the talented team nominated for ‘Outstanding Period Costumes For A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie’ for their work on Netflix’s ‘Ripley’. This series is an adaptation of Patricia Highsmith’s 1955 novel ‘The Talented Mr. Ripley’, a gripping tale of deception and intrigue set in the mid-20th century.

The nomination highlights the exceptional craftsmanship and meticulous attention to detail that Camilleri and his colleagues brought to the production, ensuring that the costumes authentically reflected the era and enhanced the storytelling. The series has garnered significant praise from critics and audiences alike, receiving a total of 13 nominations at the 76th Emmy Awards.

This recognition places the Maltese designer among the top echelon of professionals in the television industry, putting Malta on the map in the entertainment industry.

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Donald Trump States “I Took A Bullet For Democracy”

Jul 21 2024

As President Biden is fighting for his political life, former President Trump spent the majority of his rally boasting his survival from his shocking assassination attempt in Pennsylvania.

With his security detail reinforced, Trump started his speech by stating “I stand before you only by the grace of Almighty God. That’s true. I shouldn’t be here. I shouldn’t be here,”

Earlier on Trump’s personal doctor revealed that one of the bullets missed his head by only less than a quarter of an inch.

The highlight of the night was surely when the former President, in response to claims that he would be a threat to democracy if elected, stated that he “took a bullet for democracy”.

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Enemalta Works Through the Night to Address Power Cuts

Jul 20 2024

Enemalta is working around the clock to restore electricity to approximately 5,000 consumers affected by power cuts in San Lawrenz, Gozo, and Gżira/St Julian’s, Malta. The issue, which arose overnight, involved multiple faults in these areas, making the restoration process more challenging.

During a media briefing, Executive Chairman Ryan Fava explained that the complexity of the faults extended the time needed to address the issues. He noted that while Enemalta typically restores power within a reasonable timeframe, the severe damage in these instances required prolonged efforts.

Energy Minister Miriam Dalli expressed gratitude to Enemalta workers for their dedication and highlighted an ongoing ambitious plan to strengthen the distribution system. Over the past seven months, new distribution cables were laid in several localities, particularly those hit by severe power cuts last year during a heatwave.

The second phase of this investment is now in progress, focusing on areas including Marsa, Żebbuġ, Siġġiewi, Buġibba, San Pawl il-Baħar, Qawra, Sliema, Gżira, St Julian’s, Birkirkara, and various zones in Gozo. This work aims to enhance the resilience and reliability of the electricity distribution network across Malta.

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