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Women Carry Iconic Statue of Our Lady Of Pompeii At Marsaxlokk Festa

Aug 8 2024 Share

For yet another year, local women from Marsaxlokk have gone through with the tradition of carrying the town’s iconic Our Lady of Pompeii statue.

This unique tradition is done every year and rarely seen in any of the other various Maltese town festas.

There is no exact written reason why and when the tradition started but it is said that this gesture from these women from Marsaxlokk is a sort of thankyou to the Our Lady of Pompeii for protecting their husbands who would be out at sea fishing.

The Marsaxlokk feast like many other local fests takes place in the opening days of August and normally includes massive celebrations on the local streets celebrating Our Lady of Pompeii.

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French Athlete Proposes To Boyfriend After Olympics Race

French Athlete Proposes To Boyfriend After Olympics Race
Aug 8 2024 Share

French athlete Alice Finot capped off her remarkable Olympic performance on Tuesday evening with a surprise proposal to her boyfriend, who was cheering her on from the stands.

The 33-year-old runner had just finished fourth in the 3000m steeplechase final, narrowly missing out on a medal but setting a new European record with a personal best time of 8:58.67. Bahrain’s Winfred Yavi claimed gold, while Uganda’s Peruth Chemutai took silver and Kenya’s Faith Cherotich earned bronze.

After her record-breaking run, Finot celebrated by sprinting over to the stands and dropping to one knee in front of her partner, fellow athlete Bruno Martínez Bargiela. Overcome with emotion, Bargiela wiped away a tear before leaning down to embrace her.

“I told myself that if I ran under nine minutes, knowing that nine is my lucky number and we’ve been together for nine years, I would propose,” Finot explained to reporters. “I don’t like following the crowd. Since he hadn’t proposed yet, I thought it might be up to me.”

Instead of a ring, she proposed with a pin that read “love is in Paris.” Finot later confirmed with a smile that he had indeed said “yes.”

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Taylor Swift Concerts In Vienna Cancelled After Attack Threat

Aug 8 2024 Share

Taylor Swift’s scheduled performances today, tomorrow, and Saturday at the Ernst Happel Stadium in Vienna, part of her Eras tour, have been canceled due to a possible security threat.

Yesterday, two people suspected of planning Islamist attacks on large events in the Austrian capital were arrested. The organizers stated, “Due to confirmation by government officials of a planned terrorist attack at the Ernst Happel Stadium, we have no choice but to cancel the three planned shows for everyone’s safety.” They added that all tickets would be automatically refunded within the next 10 working days.

Austria’s General Director for Public Security, Franz Ruf, reported that a 19-year-old Austrian citizen was arrested yesterday morning in Ternitz, Lower Austria, after pledging allegiance to the leader of ISIS. explosive materials were also discovered that the suspect’s home.

A second arrest took place in Vienna later that day, but details about this suspect remain undisclosed.

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PN MP Adrian Delia Celebrates 55th Birthday

Aug 8 2024 Share

On his 55th birthday, PN MP Adrian Delia shared a heartfelt post on Facebook, expressing his gratitude for reaching this milestone. In his touching message, Delia thanked God for the gift of life and reflected on the myriad experiences he has encountered throughout his journey.

His post resonated with many, highlighting the importance of gratitude and reflection. Delia’s words underscored a sense of appreciation for both the highs and lows, acknowledging that each experience has shaped him into the person he is today.

The post received an outpouring of support and well-wishes from his followers and constituents on his Birthday.

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