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Luminara, the Newest Superyacht from the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, Celebrates Official Launch and Embarks on Maiden Voyage
Hospitality Net
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July 8, 2025
Luminara, the third ultra-luxury superyacht from The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, has officially set sail, ushering in the next chapter in the brand’s expansion and continued leadership in redefining luxury at sea. As the newest yacht to join...
EU sets conversion rate for Bulgaria’s eurozone entry in 2026
Kuwait Times
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July 8, 2025
BRUSSELS: European Union finance ministers completed the final steps on Tuesday for Bulgaria to become the 21st member of the eurozone from January 2026, including setting the conversation rate of the Bulgarian lev to the euro. Bulgaria will join...
Open call extended for exhibition at inquisitor’s palace
Times of Malta
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July 7, 2025
Curator Elyse Tonna, in collaboration with Bank of Valletta, has announced an extended open call for the upcoming contemporary art exhibition Moving with the Wind, Like Waves. The call invites proposals from emerging and mid-career artists and...
‘It was an earth-shattering reality right away’: director Catherine Hardwicke on life after Twilight
The Guardian
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July 7, 2025
Film-makers have long used their movies as Trojan horses to express their political beliefs and values and Catherine Hardwicke is no different. In her 2003 debut feature, Thirteen, and her 2008 teen vampire hit Twilight, the writer-director...
Macron begins state visit to UK amid migrant crisis
The National News
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A state visit by French President Emmanuel Macron got under way outside London on Tuesday, as British royals joined their visitors for the countries' national anthems in the sunlit grounds of Windsor Castle. Artillery fired a 41-gun salute when Mr...
Athens shines as Europe’s Youth Entrepreneurship capital at Gen-E 2025 Festival
Great Reporter
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July 8, 2025
The heart of European youth entrepreneurship beat in Athens this July as Junior Achievement Greece successfully hosted the Gen-E 2025 Festival, Europe’s largest celebration and competition for young entrepreneurs. From July 1 to 3, more than 1,000...
Today's front pages - July 7, 2025
Times of Malta
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July 7, 2025
The following are the top stories in Malta's newspapers. Times of Malta leads with health authorities’ concerns about nicotine pouches, a new unregulated product the Superintendence of Public Health warns is highly addictive, acutely toxic and a...
European Officials Congratulate Bulgaria on Euro Area Accession
Bulgarian News Agency
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The EU Council voted unanimously Tuesday on the latest decisions related to Bulgaria's accession to the euro area on January 1, 2026. This completes the procedure, as earlier in the day the European Parliament also approved by a large majority the...
‘Wendy & Peter Pan’ Headlines Royal Shakespeare Company’s Barbican Return – Global Bulletin
Variety
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July 8, 2025
NEVERLAND NOSTALGIA The Royal Shakespeare Company is set to enchant London audiences with its 2025/26 Barbican season, headlined by “Wendy & Peter Pan,” a reimagined take on J.M. Barrie‘s classic adapted by Ella Hickson and directed by Jonathan...
Bill makes cyberstalking and cyberbullying specific crimes
Times of Malta
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July 8, 2025
MPs have started debating a Bill that will make cyberstalking and cyberbullying specific offences in the Criminal Code. The Bill was introduced on Monday by Social Welfare Minister Michael Falzon. The debate continued on Tuesday. The Bill provides...
Misinformation, AI, Armed Conflict: What The Wealthiest Countries Worry About The Most
24/7 Wall St.
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July 8, 2025
Key Points The World Economic Forum surveyed over 11,000 business leaders around the world in a report on national-level fears. Among wealthy countries, economic downturn is the most commonly cited fear. In contrast to the developing world, fears...
Top identità officials step down
The Shift
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July 7, 2025
The two highest-ranking government officials responsible for identità (formerly Identity Malta) have stepped down with immediate effect, leaving industry insiders concerned about the reasons behind their sudden and coordinated departure. Sources...
Bulgaria to adopt euro in 2026 after final EU approval
The Citizen (South Africa)
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July 8, 2025
After years of political turbulence and economic scrutiny, Bulgaria is set to ditch the lev for the euro, becoming the eurozone's 21st member. EU ministers gave the final green light on Tuesday for Bulgaria to adopt the euro on January 1, 2026,...
Bergamo Airport Incident Disrupts Italy Flights and Raises Travel Concerns
FTN News
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July 8, 2025
Bergamo airport incident disrupts Italy flights and raises travel concerns after a tragic event forced the suspension of operations at one of the country’s busiest international hubs. On Tuesday morning, flights to and from Bergamo-Orio al Serio...
Euro club to get bigger as Bulgaria due to join in 2026
Sabah
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July 8, 2025
European Union ministers greenlighted on Tuesday Bulgaria's bid to adopt the euro as of Jan. 1, 2026, making it the single currency area's 21st member following Croatia, which was the last to switch to the common currency in 2023. Bulgaria's...
Sliema double murder: Muka gets life sentence, Dragomanski is imprisoned for 40 years
Malta Today
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Daniel Muka was sentenced to life imprisonment on Tuesday morning after the jury found him guilty of murdering Christian Pandolfino and Ivor Maciejowski in their home in Sliema in August 2020. Victor Dragomanski, his accomplice, was sentenced to a...
15+ Best Crypto News Websites to Follow in 2025
NFT Evening
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July 8, 2025
If you are looking for a list of the best crypto news websites to stay ahead of the curve in the dynamic world of digital assets, you’ve come to the right place. Whether you’re a seasoned expert or just embarking on your crypto journey, news...
Tourists’ horror as Milan airport trespasser sucked into jet engine ‘seconds after dumping car & bursting past security’
The U.S. Sun
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July 8, 2025
THE airport trespasser who was fatally sucked into a jet engine reportedly managed to reach the aircraft in a matter of seconds. The unidentified 35-year-old Italian reportedly bypassed multiple layers of protection before reaching a moving plane...
Over 40% of Irish people feel at risk of dangers posed by climate change
Breaking News from Ireland
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More than 4 in 10 Irish people feel they are directly at risk of dangers posed by climate change while 2 in 3 believe the Irish government is not doing enough to tackle the issue, according to research published by the European Commission. A new...
Letters to the editor – July 7, 2025
Times of Malta
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July 7, 2025
A long, hot summer for PN Eddy Privitera of Naxxar writes: The Nationalist Party finds itself, once again, between a rock and a hard place after Bernard Grech called Roberta Metsola’s bluff and resigned as party and opposition leader. As we all...