1 Month Since The Start Of The Stabbiltà Initiative

Mar 1 2024

In a concerted effort to combat rising food prices and ensure stability in essential food items across Malta, the government, in collaboration with supermarket owners and food importers, initiated the Stabbiltà initiative one month ago. Since its inception on February 1st, the scheme has aimed to alleviate the burden of increasing prices on consumers and foster a more sustainable local market.

During its first month, MaltaDaily’s Keane Cutajar met with Minister Silvio Schembri to ask some of the frequently asked questions on social media, about this new scheme.

You can view the full interview here.

Prime Minister Robert Abela and Minister for Economy, Enterprise, and Strategic Projects Silvio Schembri jointly announced this agreement during January, highlighting a unified commitment to stabilizing local prices and ensuring access to essential food products for all citizens.

The agreement, which covers 15 categories of vital food items, was crafted based on extensive studies to identify the most consumed products in Malta. This study was conducted during the final quarter of 2023. These categories include staples such as corned beef, cornflakes, cream crackers, various meats, frozen vegetables, beverages like black tea and instant coffee, and dairy products among others. Approximately 400 essential products fall under the purview of this agreement, ensuring that their prices will remain steady until the next year’s budget.

During the interview with MaltaDaily, Minister Schembri emphasized the significance of this initiative, particularly in the context of the current economic landscape. Despite a downward trend in inflation across Europe, Malta has experienced a slower decline, with Eurostat projecting food inflation in the EU to decrease from around 6% to 2.4%. The Stabbiltà initiative aims to address this discrepancy and shield Maltese consumers from the adverse effects of rising prices, explained Schembri.

Furthermore, during the past month, participating establishments have labeled the designated products clearly, signifying the reduced and stabilized prices. During February consumers could easily identify and access the items covered by the initiative.

Over 400 establishments enrolled in the Stabbiltà initiative.

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69-Year-Old Man Dies At St. Peter’s Pool

Mar 1 2024

The police have reported that a person lost their life at St. Peter’s Pool, Delimara, limits of Marsaxlokk.

A recent communication by the police revealed that a person required assistance whilst in St. Peter’s Pool, with initial investigations revealing that the individual was a 69-year-old Romanian who fell into the sea.

Members of the Armed Forces of Malta were on site to assist, attempting to retrieve the man from the sea and place him at Xatt it-Tiben, Floriana.

The man was given first aid by a medical team, where he was unfortunately certified dead on site.

RIP.

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Pepsi Unveil New Logo By Taking Over Global Landmarks

Mar 1 2024

Pepsi has embarked on a global spectacle, taking over some of the world’s most iconic landmarks to unveil its new logo, marking the brand’s first visual identity overhaul in 14 years.

From the bustling skyline of Warsaw to the historic banks of Egypt’s River Nile, the refreshed Pepsi logo has made its appearance alongside landmarks such as the O2 arena in London and in the vibrant city of Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam, among others.

This bold move introduces an updated logo palette that combines electric blue and black, signalling a modern twist on the brand’s iconic image. Pepsi’s decision to revamp its visual identity, a change avid fans might find surprising, reflects the brand’s aim to stay relevant and appealing in today’s fast-paced world. The new design embodies a contemporary aesthetic while retaining elements that have long been associated with Pepsi’s spirited identity.

As these landmarks light up with Pepsi’s new logo, the brand sends a message of renewal and excitement to its global audience. This significant transformation is not just about altering an image but about moving forward, staying connected with consumers, and making a statement that Pepsi continues to evolve with the times.

Which Maltese landmark do you think deserves the Pepsi logo?

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Famous Creator Breaks Down Maltese Language

Mar 1 2024

Almost 5 years ago famous youtuber Geography Now made a video about Malta as a part of his still ongoing series where he makes videos explaining everything about all the countries in the United Nations in alphabetic order. The original video is currently sitting on a massive 1.3 million views.

The video has yet again resurfaced and gone viral in Malta as the Geography Now’s host Paul Barbs recently posted a clip of the old video where he can be seen explaining Malta’s unique and different language. He explains that Maltese is the only Semitic language recognized by the European Union and is the only Semitic language written in Latin alphabet.

He also goes on to explain the origins and the mixture of the Maltese language due to the island’s extensive history of colonization that shaped not only Malta’s language but also it’s overall culture. Paul states that the language is a fusion of Arabic, Sicilian, Italian, French and lastly English.

The video also includes some of his Maltese fans Julia and Bradley saying some casual sentences in Maltese to highlight the different influences in the languages such as “Bonġu (French) kif intom? (Arabic)” and “ċaw ! (Italian)”

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