Two Old Maltese Friends Reunite After Over 60 Years

Apr 21 2024

In a wholesome video uploaded to TikTok, Maltese Elise Darmanin shared the reunion of her grandfather as he reunited with an old friend of his after over 60 years!

Before the meet-up, Elise asked about his friendship, with her grandfather explaining that they used to attend catechism together.

The two had grown distant after getting married and life took them separate ways, but they eventually exchanged telephone numbers.

Elise shared the moment the two met and walked together, recalling their memories of their Holy Confirmation, with her granddad having carried out his in Mdina.

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So glad I got to experience this moment with my Grandpa 🥹♥️

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Grabbing a coffee together, accompanied by her grandfather’s wife, the two created an unforgettable memory for Elise as she shared the moment with them.

The video amassed over 33.7K views on TikTok, with many followers commenting about how wonderful this must have been for her and urging Elise and everyone else to cherish grand-parents while they are still here.

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Melita FC Team Celebrate Victory During Coach Interview

Apr 21 2024

As Melita FC head coach Clive Mizzi was addressing an interview following his team’s declaration as Challenge League 2023/24 Champions, the players jumped in to continue their celebrations.

Coach Clive was doused in water as the players huddled up to chant and jubilate over their success.

Melita FC rose to the top of the league after beating Marsa 1-0, with their official trophy awarding set to take place this coming weekend.

This comes as one of Melita FC’s players, Matthew Debattista, reaches the important milestone of 100 Melita appearances during the match against Marsa, ever since his team debut back in November 16th 2019.

‘A massive well done to everyone involved in this great achievement! Congratulations to all the players, coaching staff, administration, sponsors and committee for their hard work’, the team wrote on social media.

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Roberta Metsola Meets Maltese President Myriam Spiteri Debono

Apr 21 2024

On Saturday afternoon, President of Malta Myriam Spiteri Debono welcomed European Parliament President Roberta Metsola to Sant’Anton Palace.

President Spiteri Debono expressed her desire to cultivate goodwill and trust among those pivotal in effecting change, emphasizing the importance of encouraging voter participation in the upcoming June European Parliament elections.

She expressed gratitude to Dr. Metsola for her visit.

In response, European Parliament President Roberta Metsola congratulated President Spiteri Debono on her appointment, describing it as a significant milestone in Malta’s history.

She expressed optimism that President Spiteri Debono’s tenure would positively impact Maltese society, fostering unity and promoting increased civic engagement, particularly among young people.

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22,200 Candles Light Up Ċittadella For Lejl Mkebbes 2024

Apr 21 2024

Once again, the annual festival of lights in the historic city of Ċittadella, Gozo transformed the streets of this old city with thousands of intricately designed candles.

Meticulously adorned artefacts were scattered throughout the fortified city, with a whopping 22,200 candles illuminating the pathways and picturesque landscapes.

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Visitors were also treated to a plethora of activities such as historical reenactments, free museum admissions as well as live entertainment.

Have you ever attended the Festival of Lights at the Ċittadella?

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