Clayton Bartolo announces Czech Airlines will be flying to and from Malta

Apr 13 2021

Minister for Tourism and Consumer Protection Clayton Bartolo announced on Facebook that Czech Airlines have confirmed that they will be allowing flights to and from Malta. The Minister highlighted the importance of connectivity between countries and Malta to boost the economy through tourism after the immense impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

This news follows the recent international highlight that Clayton Bartolo’s plan to pay tourists up to €200 for booking holidays in Maltese hotels received. The reopening of Czech Airlines’ connection with Malta pushes forth in opening up and returning to normalcy as we continue to battle the COVID-19 pandemic.

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EU starts Johnson & Johnson vaccine distribution

Apr 13 2021

The one shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine has begun distribution across EU member states yesterday. The EU bloc is expected to receive 55 million doses of the vaccine by June. Malta will be receiving consignments of the vaccine and revised its date of herd immunity from August to June of this year due to the effective vaccine rollout.

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) granted conditional marketing authorisation for the Johnson & Johnson vaccine to be distributed with people aged 18 and over. This makes the Johnson & Johnson the fourth vaccine granted approval by the bloc and the only one shot vaccine so far. As of yesterday 12th April, Malta has administered 244,718 vaccines, of which 71,481 are second doses.

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WATCH: Surreal scenes in London as England’s hospitality scene reopens

Apr 13 2021

The UK has reopened its bars and hospitality services and people cannot be more excited for this return to quasi-normalcy. Many waited for bars to open at 12am when measures were officially lifted, with streets packed with all those eager to grab the first drink after lockdown.

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Bars, as did other shops and services, anticipated the huge comeback and prepared with huge stocks in order to satisfy their thrilled customers. The UK has implemented a six person rule, meaning that groups of six can meet up together, unless they come from the same household.

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Maltese Music Monday is finally on Spotify!

Apr 12 2021

We all know how close to our heart Maltese Music is & who would we be if we didn’t make a playlist celebrating everything that is local? Which is why we took it upon ourselves to head over to Spotify and make a #MalteseMusicMonday Playlist, shining a light on all of the amazing local artists.

We’ll be updating the playlist weekly and make sure to LET US KNOW of your favourite new music from the Maltese Islands.

Head over to SPOTIFY and drop us a follow on our #MalteseMusicMonday playlist! 🇲🇹🎶