Previously known as Faculty of Architecture and Civil Engineering https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/469 2026-11-13T02:09:08Z 2026-11-13T02:09:08Z Bianco, Lino https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/150962 2026-11-12T09:17:31Z 2026-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: “National unity through humanity” : speech commemorating Victory Day in Malta, 2025 Authors: Bianco, Lino Abstract: 8 September is Victory Day in Malta. This commemoration is marked by a speech delivered by an individual selected by the Prime Minister of Malta. This article reproduces the speech delivered on 5 September of this year by the author. Inspired by the concept underlying the design for the memorial in remembrance for what this day stands, this speech puts forward arguments for national unity through determination, faith, civilization and diversity. It recalls Malta’s neutral and non-aligned status, and it calls out greed. Whilst arguing for diversity rather than homogeneity, it argues against advocating for the eradication of national identity. It concludes by stating that the symbiotic relation between courage, faith and civilization – born from the heart, soul and the mind, respectively – ensures national unity.

2026-01-01T00:00:00Z Bianco, Lino https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/150961 2026-11-12T09:12:20Z 2026-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: НАЦИОНАЛЬНОЕ ЕДИНСТВО ЧЕРЕЗ ЧЕЛОВЕЧНОСТЬ : (речь, произнесённая в День Победы Мальты, 8 сентября 2025 года) Authors: Bianco, Lino Abstract: 8 сентября Мальта празднует Национальный день Победы. Ежегодно это событие отмечается торжественной речью. Оратора назнача- ет премьер-министр Мальты. Ниже приведена речь, произнесённая в 2025 году почётным послом Мальты в Республике Молдова профессором, доктором архи- тектуры Лино Бьянко, переведённая на русский язык Анастасией Орешниковой.

2026-01-01T00:00:00Z Bianco, Lino https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/150959 2026-11-12T09:08:23Z 2026-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Unitate națională prin umanitate : discurs cu ocazia Zilei Naționale a Maltei, 8 Septembrie 2025 Authors: Bianco, Lino Abstract: 8 septembrie este Ziua Victoriei în Malta. Această comemorare este marcată de un discurs rostit de o persoană aleasă de Prim-ministrul Maltei. Acesta este discursul rostit în 2025, tradus în limba română de Jean Mazaré, fondator al ziarului de limba franceză L’Express de Toronto în 1976 și fost director al Biroului de Presă (America de Nord) al Majestății Sale Regele Mihai al României (jeanmazare@yahoo.com). Cuvinte-cheie: Malta, Marele Asediu al Maltei,; September 8 is Victory Day in Malta. This commemoration is marked by a speech delivered by a person chosen by the Prime Minister of Malta. This is the speech delivered in 2025, translated into Romanian by Jean Mazaré, founder of the French-language newspaper L’Express de Toronto in 1976 and former Director of the Press Office (North America) of His Majesty King Michael of Romania (jeanmazare@yahoo.com).

2026-01-01T00:00:00Z Bianco, Alessandra Bianco, Lino https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/150957 2026-11-12T09:02:27Z 2026-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: A non-destructive nethod to secure cables to masonry surfaces Authors: Bianco, Alessandra; Bianco, Lino Abstract: A widely used and easy method to fix cables with built structures is to use plastic nail-in clips, an item which often fails over time, especially when exposed to the elements. Securing cables to masonry structures using plastic nail-in clips causes irreversible damage to the host structure’s material fabric and, consequently, its integrity and aesthetic appearance. This article addresses this issue with respect to built heritage of architectural, artistic, historical and religious significance, namely the seventeenth-century Sarria Church in Floriana, Malta. It proposes an alternative reversible method of fixing cables involving closing clamps which can be installed in the joints of ashlar masonry by means of an adapted RR-Plug. This solution, applicable to other masonry buildings, heritage or otherwise, is a reliable, easy-to-fix and inexpensive solution which compliments the host fabric without impinging on its material characteristics and has negligible visual impact once removed.

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