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Valletta Cultural Agency Turns Five Years Old

Valletta Cultural Agency Turns Five Years Old
Apr 11 2024 Share

Five years after the inception of the Valletta Cultural Agency, Minister for National Heritage, the Arts, and Local Government Owen Bonnici praised the agency’s contributions to Valletta’s cultural legacy, fostered under the auspices of the Valletta 2018 Foundation.

He underscored ongoing cultural, social, and economic revitalization efforts in Valletta spurred by cultural investments.

During this time, the Valletta Cultural Agency has garnered prestigious accolades for its programs, including the Valletta Design Cluster located within the historic Fortifications Interpretation Centre, which received the Malta Architecture and Spatial Planning Awards and the City Brand and Tourism Landscape Award from Paysage Topscape, among other honors.

The agency’s diverse calendar of activities includes the Valletta Green Festival, Pageant of the Seas, Opera in the Capital, Valletta Local Food Festival, Christmas in the Capital program, and the National New Year’s Eve Event. Chairman Jason Micallef emphasized the agency’s pivotal role in Valletta’s regeneration through vibrant events that bring life to our country’s capital.

Executive Director Catherine Tabone highlighted the agency’s varied cultural program featuring visual art exhibitions, major concerts, family-friendly events, and workshops tailored for different audiences, built upon years of international and local cultural collaborations.

In conjunction with the maltabiennale.art 2024 event, the agency will pay tribute to Ray Mahoney, a luminary in Maltese music and poetry, through a concert on April 28th. Additionally, the 10th edition of the Valletta Green Festival will transform St. George’s Square into a lush garden from May 3rd to 12th. On June 22nd, the Pageant of the Seas returns for the fifth time, showcasing maritime activities at the Grand Harbour biennially. Thousands are expected to attend this free event featuring sea-based activities and high-level fire shows.

Lastly, on August 30th in St. George’s Square, Opera in the Capital will return featuring renowned Maltese tenors and international singers.

From October 17th to 19th, the Valletta Local Food Festival will celebrate Maltese culinary delights with local chefs and artisans offering tastings and insights into renowned dishes such as ‘kwareżimal’, ‘il-Vallettani’, ‘Biskuttini tar-Raħal’, hearty soups, and other dishes made with fresh local ingredients.

In December, the festive season activities and popular celebrations will culminate with another free New Year’s Eve event in St. George’s Square. For more information about theValletta Cultural Agency and its Cultural Program, visit vca.gov.mt/events and the Agency’s Facebook page.

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Soft2Bet inaugurates new office in Malta and looks for top talents

Soft2Bet inaugurates new offices in Malta and looks for top talents
Apr 11 2024 Share

Soft2Bet, a leading casino and sportsbook operator and platform provider, announces an important growth milestone – the official opening of its new office in The Quad Central business centre, one of Malta’s latest and most modern business complexes.

Creating a comfortable, safe and stylish work environment for employees is part of Soft2Bet’s DNA. Soft2Bet company’s own office in Malta has a large networking space, a lounge area including two balconies with panoramic views of the Maltese countryside, private meeting rooms and modern working equipment.

Situated in the centre of the island, Soft2Bet’s new office was officially inaugurated on 28 March in the presence of the Hon. Silvio Schembri, Malta’s Minister for Economy, Enterprise and Strategic Projects, Ivan Filletti, CEO of Gaming Malta and  Soft2Bet’s long-term partners based on the Island.

​​Minister for Economy, Enterprise and Strategic Projects, Silvio Schembri said that:

“It is an honor for us to be here because Soft2Bet shows what we believe in as a country and as a government.  The perseverance of a company starting from a small office in Sliema, just a few years ago employing less than 5 people, and in just a few years within the land of opportunity, they became one of the most important gaming companies in Malta, acquiring 2 floors and another 2 floors in this iconic building in Malta, employing more than 130 people from different nationalities.  Malta is not just an island, is not just a place where you work, it’s a home, home for you and even for us to be able to not only accommodate but to be able to share the experiences with all of you here. Your success is our success.”

Also present were many of the company’s senior leaders such as Founder and CEO Uri Poliavich, General Counsel David Yatom Hay, COO Gilad Naim, CMO Oksana Tsyhankova, CFO Max Portelli, CPO Yoel Zuckerberg and CBDO Martin Collins.

Soft2Bet supports a series of corporate events, social responsibility initiatives and provides employees’ families medical insurance with extended coverage. Soft2Bet believes that only by creating a comfortable environment for its employees and their families can high results be achieved together.

Max Portelli, CFO of Soft2Bet said:

“The new office will provide even more opportunities to serve the Group’s partners in Malta and attract top talent. We are delighted to be contributing to the local economy by creating attractive employment opportunities for executives interested in developing strong careers and enjoying the best professional progression paths available in Malta.”

Stable growth and employees’ welfare are the strengths of Soft2Bet. Soft2Bet is located across the globe, and the Malta office, as part of a multinational company, represents 28 nationalities. Diversity of hiring allows Soft2Bet to find the best specialists and create high-quality projects in all markets. 

To learn more about Soft2Bet and their opportunities for the top talent employees go to www.soft2bet.com

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€4,000 Fine After Failure To Register Lease Agreement

€4,000 Fine After Failure To Register Lease Agreement
Apr 11 2024 Share

Dominic Azzopardi, a 57-year-old man from Marsaxlokk, was fined €4,000 for failing to register a lease agreement, as required by law. This legal issue arose after the tenant sought a subsidy from the Housing Authority and was informed that she was ineligible due to the unregistered contract.

The tenant, a foreign national who moved to Malta for work, had signed a lease agreement with Azzopardi on 4th February 2022 for a monthly rent of €600, with a €400 deposit. However, when the lease was up for renewal, Azzopardi refused to provide receipts, declined contract renewal, and requested the tenant to vacate the apartment.

During the court proceedings, the tenant clarified that she was not a tourist but a resident in Malta. Azzopardi claimed that she was a tourist who rented the apartment during her holiday and initially signed a two-month lease, which she sought to renew later.

Azzopardi argued that he tried to register the contract but faced issues with the Housing Authority’s online platform. However, the court emphasized that under the Private Residential Leases Act, all lease agreements must be registered regardless of duration.

Magistrate Joseph Gatt, presiding over the case, noted that Azzopardi’s failure to admit fault earlier led to the imposed fine of €4,000. The court highlighted the legal obligation to register leases and disregarded Azzopardi’s claims about the tenant’s status and contract duration. Inspector Gabriel Kitcher led the prosecution.

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