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What’s on in Malta and Gozo this week: April 14 to 20, 2025
MUSIC Dionne Warwick: Don’t Make Me Over US singer Dionne Warwick will present an insightful evening of storytelling, anecdotes and music at the Mediterranean Conference Centre in Valletta on April 19. She is performing in Malta as part of a...
Pioneering cellular therapies for age-related diseases
Discover how Immorta Bio’s cellular therapies are addressing cancer and liver failure, with the potential to transform healthcare. Recent years have witnessed remarkable advancements in cellular therapies, particularly in the development of...
Trump slaps 10% tariff on most Caribbean countries, including Jamaica
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on April 2, 2025, a 10% tariff on exports from most Caribbean countries, including Jamaica, to the American market. The decision, unveiled during a White House media conference, is part of a broader move to...
ERA calls on leaders to de-escalate rising global trade tensions
The European Regions Airline Association (ERA) is calling on EU and US leaders “to take immediate steps” to de-escalate rising trade tensions that threaten the global aviation industry. The ERA fears the potential imposition of additional tariffs...
For the Love of Boney M: How a West German Disco Quartet Charmed Vietnam
“You’re gonna make me cry. That’s awesome,” Liz Mitchell exclaimed. Overwhelmed with disbelief, she covered her face and then clutched her black satin dress tightly. It was a rare moment of uplifting musical goodness when the past and the present...
Tributes to Glasgow pianist who accompanied Maria Callas on her final tour
Died: February 28, 2025 Robert Sutherland, who has died aged 94, was a pianist of international renown who became particularly associated with Maria Callas at the end of her career. The soprano – who had not performed in public for a decade –...
Global Trade War: ERA calls for tariff de-escalation
The European Regions Airline Association (ERA) has urged leaders in the European Union and the United States to take ‘immediate steps’ to ease trade tensions that could harm aviation and disrupt vital regional air links in both Europe and the US...
Sub-National Island Jurisdictions Agreement Signed Ahead of Landmark Forum
An agreement related to the creation of the 1st Forum for Sub-National Island Jurisdictions (SNIJs) has been signed ahead of the Global Sustainable Island Summit (GSIS) co-hosted with Island Innovation and St. Kitts and Nevis in May this year. The...
66 Museum Exhibitions to See This Spring
This spring, it’s Paris calling. The French capital’s recent art history is the subject of two monumental surveys—one at the Centre Pompidou, the other at the Singaporean National Gallery of Art—that respectively focus on Black and Asian émigrés...
A4E, ERA and IATA warn that Schiphol flight cap could undermine EU Single Market
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport’s flight cap at 478,000 prompted A4E, ERA, and IATA to urge adherence to the European Commission’s Balanced Approach, focusing on noise reduction rather than flight cuts, to maintain market integrity and connectivity....
Donald Trump announces reciprocal tariffs on dozens of countries
Reciprocal tariffs are calculated to balance bilateral trade deficits between the U.S. and each of its trading partners. The universal 10% tariffs will take effect on April 5 and the reciprocal tariffs will kick in on April 9. President Donald...
Airline groups warn Schiphol flight reductions could impact EU connectivity
The Dutch government plans to reduce Schiphol’s flight capacity from 500,000 to 478,000 annually starting in 2025 as part of an effort to decrease aircraft noise pollution. But in a joint statement, Airlines for Europe (A4E), the European Regions...
Tips for creating an engaging professional website
In today’s competitive job market, it is vital that your professional skills and experience will stand out to recruiters. A professional website is more than a digital resume; it’s a dynamic platform to showcase your achievements while offering a...
Footballers who were filthy rich before making it – including one who lived in castle
Football is replete with stories of players who have ascended from modest beginnings to reach the pinnacle of success, such as Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney. And there are also those who accumulated vast fortunes following their playing...
Footballers who had richest upbringings including Chelsea star who lived in 60-room castle
Football is filled with stories of players who have ascended from modest beginnings to reach the pinnacle of success – such as Manchester United legends Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney. Then there are footballers like Thomas Gravesen and Ramon...
Development Today: Timuquana Country Club adding $1.6 million golf performance center
These are the largest commercial building permits by job cost issued March 31, 2025, by the city of Jacksonville. By Daily Record Staff | 12:00 a.m. April 2, 2025 | 4 Free Articles Remaining! Amusement Recreational Timuquana Country Club, 5591...
These 10 uni treasure troves of art are open for everyone to visit across Scotland
And that said art is accessible to the public. You just have to wander in. More than that, universities also offer access via their exhibition spaces. This can be a sometimes overlooked public asset, although the Hunterian gallery in Glasgow and...
Global DMC Partners expands worldwide network with new DMC partners
Global DMC Partners expands its portfolio by partnering with TE DMC in Costa Rica, Delisle Walwyn Group in the Caribbean, and Between the Coasts Events in the U.S. Midwest. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Global DMC Partners (GDP), the global network of...
Historian Sir Hilary Beckles addresses chattel slavery, postcolonialism and reparations at Buffett Institute event
University of the West Indies history Prof. Sir Hilary Beckles spoke about reparations for chattel slavery in the postcolonial Americas at a Tuesday event sponsored by Northwestern’s Buffett Institute for Global Affairs. Beckles spoke about the...
Finding peace: the surge of spiritual tourism and must-visit destinations
As the Easter holiday draws near, many people historically take this time to travel to sacred places, seeking not only the serene beauty of destinations but also a deep connection to faith, heritage, and history. The global religious tourism...