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Il Secondo Numero De It-Taljan i due sardi J&P Transfer N.c.c./Cabs Malta Pizzeria - Spaghetteria JPtransfermalta.com Car - Pietro: +356 77137749 7935 3144 Van - Jonathan: +356 99990985 WWW.CORRIEREDIMALTA.COM — FACEBOOK.COM/CORRIEREDIMALTA it-TALJAN il magazine del CORRIERE di MALTA | numero due ESTATE 5 spiagge da non perdere! Da quelle di sabbia a quelle di ciottoli, da Sud a Nord, da Malta a Gozo, ognuno ha le sue preferite: queste sono le nostre — pagina 11 TRE RAGAZZE A GOLDEN BAY, FOTO OLLY / ADOBESTOCK / OLLY FOTO BAY, GOLDEN A RAGAZZE TRE Unisex 2 — it-TALJAN CORRIERE di MALTA SATURDAY 31 MARCH 2018 VINYL / BOOKS / PRINT T-SHIRT AND D.I.Y. STUFF SATURDAY 31 MARCH 2018 VINYL / BOOKS / PRINT T-SHIRT AND D.I.Y. STUFF Vendita prodooi gastronomici Italiani Consegne a Malta & Gozo l-italiano.com /litalianomalta CORRIERE di MALTA it-TALJAN — 3 in termini di intrattenimento culturale, di ITALIANI ALL’ESTERO mostre, festival, sagre, concerti, happening l’editoriale del direttore ed eventi. Dopo lo straordinario debutto, av- venuto con lo scorso numero de «it-Taljan», chi ci ha seguito ce lo ha chiesto a gran voce: Trentacinquemila connazionali popolano le vogliamo saperne di più! E noi abbiamo raccolto questa richiesta isole maltesi, lavorando, pagando le tasse e contribuendo alla e l’abbiamo fatta nostra. «It-Taljan» racconta Malta e i maltesi agli straordinaria crescita economica dell’arcipelago. Ma quanto a sa- italiani, racconta successi e virtù della comunità italofona e, quando pere quanto di bello sta avvenendo sulle isole, beh, sembra proprio possibile, ciò che c’è da fare in giro per questo piccolo grande Paese. che ci sia un vuoto da colmare. Perché Malta offre molto anche Seguiteci e buon divertimento! [Dario Morgante] MESE DEL FOTO Veduta del Grand Harbour da una balaustra di Valletta (© Claudia Giardina) una balaustra di Valletta da del Grand Harbour Veduta it-TALJAN NUMERI UTILI Pubblicazione periodica gratuita. Edito- Tutti i numeri si possono chiamare direttamente da Malta, o aggiungendo 00356 se dall’Italia re: Fortissimo Limited (Majestic Court 5, St Mary Street, Mellieha MLH1337). Ambulanza, Vigili del fuoco, Emergenze 112 Ospedale- Gozo 21561600 Direttore: Dario Morgante. Caporedat- Polizia 21224001-7 Ambasciata d’Italia 21233157/8/9 (centralino) tore: Maria Grazia Strano. Redazione: Emergenza veterinaria 50043888 Istituto Italiano di Cultura 21221462 Giovanni Guarise, Carlo Campione, Ales- S.O.S. salvataggio in elicottero 21244371 Oggetti smarriti 21224781 sandro Carluccio, Cristian Virdis. Hanno collaborato: Sergio Passariello. Pubbli- S.O.S. salvataggio guardiacoste 21238797 Operatore d’oltremare 1152 cità: Alessandro Viola. Stampato presso: Servizio informazioni di Stato 153 Associazione consumatori 21250221 Gutenberg Press – Malta. Gozo Ferry Channel 21556114 Info voli 52302000 Ospedale - Malta 25450000 Ora esatta 195 Cabs Malta Cucina Ligure Alessandro Chiani www.bookelitecabsmalta.com +356 7921 5474 160, Triq San Xmun, Bugibba 9940 7360 4 — it-TALJAN CORRIERE di MALTA #MALTANEWS Gli articoli più letti su corrieredimalta.com nel mese di maggio [a cura di Maria Grazia Strano] Al primo, meritatissimo posto, l’ar- stata distrubuita nei principali spot dell’ar- ticolo più cliccato dai nostri letto- cipelago, Gozo inclusa, ed è stata copiosa- ri è quello dell’uscita del primo mente scaricata nella sua versione digitale numero di It-Taljan del quale in tramite il link del nostro sito. 1 questo momento stringete in mano la Augurandoci che anche il secondo nume- seconda edizione. La rivista, che aveva ro del nostro magazine ottenga lo stesso già ricevuto un discreto consenso prima successo e possa finire nuovamente tra le ancora di essere stata pubblicata, si è lette- notizie più lette, continuamo con la clas- ralmente volatilizzata subito dopo essere sifica... Al secondo posto in classifica la acque del sud dell’arcipelago: Birzebbuga, pungente notizia (mai gioco di pa- Marsascala, San Thomas Bay, Xghajra ma role fu più azzeccato) di un’invasione anche Msida e Bahar ic-Caghaq. Questo compiuta da uno sciame di meduse della viscido tappeto violaceo, definito da specie Pelagia Noctiluca, conosciuta in Italia Alan Deidun, (direttore della campa- 2 con il nome di “medusa luminosa”, dalla gna Spot the Jellyfish) anomalo per le puntura estremamente urticante. L’inva- dimensioni ma tutt’altro che inaspet- sione di meduse, testimoniata con numero- tato, è scomparso per fortuna nel giro di si scatti da turisti e locali, è avvenuta nelle pochi giorni. Al terzo posto il terribile incendio cendo temere il peggio e causando ingenti di un affollato autobus di linea del- danni a uno showroom di automobili nel- la Transport Malta che ha preso le vicinanze. Il mezzo è andato completa- fuoco mentre era in servizio, sulla mente distrutto, ma per fortuna l’autista, 3 tratta Sliema — Cirkewwa, in un ca- ringraziato pubblicamente dall’azienda, otico venerdì pomeriggio. L’inciden- seguendo il protocollo di sicurezza per casi te, avvenuto per cause ancora ignote, come questo, ha messo in salvo i passeg- ha avuto luogo su Mosta Road a St Paul’s geri senza che nessuno rimanesse ferito o Bay, di fronte al distributore di benzina fa- intossicato. Al quarto posto, apprezzato dai foto e didascalie esplicative, il lato oscu- nostri lettori, l’articolo su Ugly ro dello sviluppo edilizio maltese. Le im- Malta, un account Instagram che ripor- magini pubblicate non riguardano solo ta il fotoracconto del “lato (architettoni- foto di recenti costruzioni condite da co) oscuro di Malta”. Ugly Malta, que- ironici commenti sulle proporzio- 4 sto il suo nome – che tradotto significa ni o sul nuovo senso estetico delle La brutta Malta – è un account creato di abitazioni, ma anche vecchi edifici recente ma già sulla bocca di tutti (ce ne in puro stile maltese, barbaricamente tra- prendiamo il merito?)che racconta, con sformati in strutture commerciali. Tra i più cliccati e che merita as- della donna, caratterizzato da una spiccata solutamente il quinto posto della inibizione, la giovane si è semplicemente nostra classifica, l’articolo sulla tolta gli abiti di troppo e si è sdraiata indi- singolare scelta di un’anonima sturbata sui marmi di recente restauro. Il 5 turista, di provenienza ignota, dolce rumore dell’acqua della fontane non del luogo ideale per prendere l’ha distratta dall’arrivo della polizia che, av- il sole: la Fontana del Tritone a vicinandosi, le ha spiegato con toni pacati Valletta. come il bikini non fosse l’indumento appro- Complice il caldo e sicuramente l’indole priato da indossare all’ingresso di Valletta. VERDURE FRESCHE E A1, Isltet Promenade SALUMI ITALIANI Bugibba, St Paul’s Bay Tel. 21581217 Per Bar e Ristoranti Mob: 99802868 Delivery: 9943 1888 CORRIERE di MALTA it-TALJAN — 5 INTERVISTA L’ITALIANO DEL MESE Francesco Scotto, Ceo della depositaria Zarattini International Ltd Da Milano a Malta e da JP Morgan a Za- rattini International Ltd, Francesco Scot- to ci racconta della sua azienda e della sua esperienza sull’arcipelago maltese. el suo elegante ufficio di Floriana, NFrancesco Scotto, CEO di Zarattini International, ci racconta la sua esperien- za maltese dal punto di vista personale e lavorativo. Sono stato a Malta anni fa in vacanza ma non mi sarei mai immaginato di tornarci né per lavoro, né per viverci. Poi cinque anni fa, sempre per caso — sembra una costante in chi si trasferisce qui — sono tornato per tenere un corso di formazio- ne: uno dei partecipanti, riferendo della qualità del corso, ha spinto alcuni azio- nisti che avevano in mente di aprire qui una nuova società a offrirmi la posizione di CEO. All’epoca lavoravo alla JP Morgan di Milano: era un lavoro molto intenso, so- prattutto dal punto di vista mentale, ed ero costantemente sotto pressione. Cosa è successo dopo? Sono rimasto in questa società per due anni fino a quando sono diventato CEO di Zarattini International. Da allora la so- cietà è in continua evoluzione poiché il nu- mero dei clienti sta aumentando insieme alla redditività dell’azienda. Che cos’è la Zarattini International? degli attivi dei fondi di investimento di diritto Parlaci del team. È una società che fa parte del Gruppo maltese. Non siamo una banca e quindi non Ci sono sia maltesi che italiani e più don- bancario Zarattini, fondato dal Prof. Mario raccogliamo depositi e non facciamo cre- ne che uomini. La provenienza geografica Zarattini, pioniere in Europa di alcune stra- diti, ma possiamo istruire pagamenti e tra- degli italiani è la Sicilia. Desidero che chi tegie di investimento a rischio controllato. smettere ed eseguire ordini al mercato per lavora per me, possa sentirsi a suo agio, Il core business del gruppo è la gestione di conto dei nostri clienti. Siamo intermediari in un ambiente che non lo disturbi. Trasfe- grossi patrimoni per la clientela privata e finanziari, eseguiamo transazioni senza rirsi dalla Sicilia riduce gli effetti di quello tale attività è svolta dalla Banca Zarattini & prendere posizioni sul mercato e offriamo shock culturale che ho vissuto in prima Co di Lugano. A Malta, attraverso Zarattini quello che tecnicamente si chiama servizio persona passando da Milano a Malta. International – consorella della banca sviz- di safe-keeping, ovvero di custodia degli as- zera – ci occupiamo invece della custodia set attraverso il supporto della banca sviz- Ci sono delle cose non le piacciono di zera alle nostre spalle. I nostri clienti sono Malta? Trasferirsi dalla società di gestione principalmente basate a Parlerò di quello che all’inizio reputavo Malta, in Italia, in Svizzera, in Svezia e in UK. un difetto dei maltesi ma che adesso ho as- Sicilia riduce gli effetti Recentemente abbiamo vinto un mandato similato come modo di vivere e non mi di- “ di quello shock davvero importante che ci permetterà di spiace. Prendersi il tempo per fare le cose, culturale che ho aumentare ulteriormente la nostra quota di (ma non nel business, qui sono iper-perfe- vissuto in prima mercato.
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