Features
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Daredevil Gazans run free with parkour
It is a craze that swept across cities in Europe but has now found a new home in the Gaza Strip. Parkour, also known as free running, is an extreme sport that involves getting around or over urban obstacles as quickly as possible. Palestinians...
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The grounded Maltese academic
Dr Shaun Grech, who is based in Manchester Metropolitan University, has launched an action research project which delivers critical emergency health care to disabled people in extreme poverty. The project, which he co-runs in rural Guatemala on...
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Priceless patrimony in peril
September 8, 1943, will forever be indelibly etched in my memory for many reasons, primarily because on that historic day I was physically present as an altar boy at the church of St Philip in war-devastated Senglea, when, after the moving...
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How to plan a flawless bash
DJ, musician and events organiser extraordinaire, Gianni Zammit’s job entails preparing for the perfect party and making sure it all goes off without a hitch. Ramona Depares goes through his checklist and gets him to part with some secrets – and...
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Exceptional catering and chic wedding receptions
Organising a wedding is one of the most special and personal events in life. Osborne Caterers understands this, so to ensure this magical day is as perfect as imagined, they limit the number of weddings they style and cater for each year,...
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Event accessories
From piñatas to full-blown balloon sculptures, there’s no end to the party props on offer these days. Joanne Cocks follows the trends to add the finishing party touch... without necessarily having to resort to internet shopping. Whoever thought the...
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Married to the job
Staff parties can sow the seeds for budding romances – not just seedy affairs on the side. Alison Bezzina meets three couples from different walks of life to see how their office dos were the fertile territory for relationships to blossom, sometimes...
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Location, location, location...
MinusOne is a chic and sought-after party venue, hidden away on the Bugibba seafront, beneath Bayside Restaurant. In addition to a spacious, modern dance floor, patrons can enjoy an elegant seating area right next to the panorama provided by the...
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Post-party pick-me-up
With her knowledge of the way alcohol influences the body, naturopath Sara Gatt is in a good position to offer preventative natural remedies for hangovers. Follow her tips – and nutritional supplements – to get through the morning after the night...
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Visit Malta Airport Departures Lounge
Malta International Airport will open its Departures Lounge to locals in a public event that offers those who rarely or never travel to experience the feel of going through the airport on December 13 from 6pm till midnight. Visitors will...
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Paint the town red
Fashion stylist Marisa Grima picks three party outfits for the upcoming festive season. Complemented by the make-up and versatile hairstyles that seal the deal, here’s the complete guide to your perfect party look. Elegant but edgy Marisa on the...
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24-hour revellers
Even when your profession involves organising events and partying along with your guests, chances are you’ll appreciate a good night in every so often. Ramona Depares asks some of the people responsible for the fun of others about their idea of...
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The real Gangnam style
Hundreds of millions have watched the dance and listened to the song – most without understanding a word – but very few have any idea what Gangnam is and what, if any, particular style it might have. The Gangnam in the title of the global hit by...
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The 1948 Ħondoq ir-Rummien tragedy
On Saturday, October 30, 1948, the Gozo ferry MV Banċinu made the 1.15pm trip from Mġarr, Gozo. In view of the strong southwesterly winds the ferry proceeded to St Paul’s Bay, instead of landing passengers at the usual berth in Marfa. The 4.30pm...
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Harris: I'm a modern Bond girl
Naomie Harris has insisted there's more to being a Bond girl than looking good. The 36-year-old plays MI5 field agent Eve in the latest 007 film Skyfall, a role which required her to perform risky stunts in addition to steamy scenes with leading...
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Red carpet for latest Bond film
Daniel Craig thrilled James Bond fans in London when he stepped onto the red carpet with co-stars Judi Dench and Javier Bardem for the world premiere of the latest Bond film "Skyfall" last night. The 23rd official Bond film brings together Craig...
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The beautiful game: model swaps curlers for corners
In 2008, Tihana Nemcic was a finalist in Croatia’s Miss Sport beauty competition. Four years on, she’s breaking new ground as the first female coach of a Croatian men’s football league side. The bubbly 24-year-old blonde took over the reins at...
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Dom Mintoff, as seen from St Paul Street
George Sammut, a leading journalist of his time, was close to completing his autobiography before he died in 1984. This is the second part of a two-part series extract taken from his writings in which he briefly writes about Dom Mintoff’s early...
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Modern classics – Reservoir Dogs
It was an audacious film debut and possibly the most violent calling card in cinema history. Maverick director Quentin Tarantino’s first film Reservoir Dogs was released 20 years ago on October 23, 1992, to great critical fanfare, and it launched...
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Karl of Austria – the Peace Emperor
Today the Church marks the liturgical feast of Blessed Karl I of Austria. Karl, who in 1916 succeeded the 86-year-old Francis Joseph as Emperor of Austria and King of Hungary, died in exile on April 1, 1922, aged 35. In 1919, the new republic of...
