VALLETTA Darryl Strawberry Jersey , May 3 (Xinhua) -- The fifth edition of the Medieval Mdina Festival kicked off on Saturday in Malta's ancient city Mdina, also known as the "Silent City" situated on a hill in the centre of the island.
Artists and enthusiasts dedicated their time to the re-enactment of the Medieval way of life by authentically emulating the daily aspects of the period such as socializing, combat practice and playing of Medieval instruments. The Medieval Tavern was the main centre of recreational, entertainment, gambling and where hearty home cooked meal was always to be found.
Organised by Mdina local council, the two-day festival events consists the re-enactments by foreign and local groups Keith Hernandez Jersey , medieval music, an illusionist, a jester, falconry, lectures, concerts New York Mets Hoodie , food and drink, a medieval kitchen and a children's zone.
Confined within its walls, Mdina has witnessed sieges from the Arabs against the Byzantines, the Normans against the Arabs, the piratical attacks, the sieges of 1429 and 1551 New York Mets Hats , and the attacks by the Maltese against the French in 1798.
The city still attracts visitors to its myriad of attractions.
LONDON, Sept. 15 (Xinhua) -- London Mayor Sadiq Khan said Friday that the British capital "will never be intimidated or defeated by terrorism" as hundreds of police officers are on the scene following an explosion at a subway station in west London earlier in the day.
The mayor urged people to "remain calm and vigilant" in the wake of the explosion, which occurred at around 8:20 a.m. BST on Friday at Parsons Green subway station.
British health services NHS said that 22 people are being treated in four hospitals in the city.
Police said that there were no serious and life-threatening injuries, which are mainly flash burns.
The blast was caused by detonation of improvised explosive device, British police said Friday.
A white plastic container caused fire on a packed rush-hour carriage at Parsons Green subway station. A timer was attached to the explosive device, police said. London explosive ordinance disposal team is looking for forensic clues on the scene as nurseries in the neighbourhood were evacuated.
The incident created chaos in the area as the subway service was shut down and police stopped people from getting close.
The blast took place after three deadly attacks in London this year -- Westminster Bridge New York Mets T-Shirts , London Bridge and Finsbury Park, and one in Manchester at an Ariana Grande concert.
1st direct freight train service linking E China, Duisburg launched
London subway station blast being treated as terrorist incident
Super typhoon Talim brings gale and heavy rainfall, causing billows in E China