Hotel Invents Plate Which Keeps Beans & Other Foods Separate

Dec 6 2023

Premier Inn, a hotel chain, has introduced a unique concept, the “bean barrier,” as the ultimate solution to prevent food items from touching on an English breakfast plate.

Research indicated that 20% of diners dislike runny components of the dish touching others. The concept plate features a crescent-shaped “bean barrier” to keep elements separate.

The study of 2,076 adults revealed that preferences for maintaining separation include egg yolk (63%), baked beans (60%), and tomatoes (39%).

Some individuals even use sausages as a physical barrier or avoid “wet” food components altogether. Ollie Bloomfield, in charge of breakfast at Premier Inn’s largest UK hotel, emphasised the importance of breakfast and the need to respect individual preferences.

The survey also found that 33% plan to have a full English breakfast on English Breakfast Day, with 79% expressing fondness for the traditional morning meal, featuring eggs, sausages, and bacon.

Premier Inn believes the concept plate, while currently just an idea, could enhance guests’ breakfast experiences, offering a solution to achieve perfect flavour combinations.

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Mixology Masterclass & Bar Takeover By Tora & Lucy’s Flower Shop

Dec 6 2023

TORA is thrilled to invite you to a multi-day collaboration with Lucy’s Flower Shop – one of the world’s best bars located in Stockholm Sweden.

From a masterclass showing some of the cocktails that put Lucy’s Flower Shop on the 50 Best Bars to an TORA bar takeover tasting some of these bespoke cocktails.

Attendees will have the chance to meet Ola Carlson and Alex Skärlén – two of Stockholm’s most acclaimed, well-travelled and award-winning bartenders.

The third event of its kind in Malta, in association with Lucy’s Flower Shop (awarded as one of the World’s 50 Best Bars, ranked at 49), aims to educate and entertain through the art of mixology.

The Guest Masterclass takes place on the 7th December at 18:30hrs, followed by the bar takeover on the 8th of December at 19:30hrs. You can find more details here.

This event is sponsored by Malta Tourism Authority; Beluga, The Noble Vodka; Pisco Ocucaje, El Pisco Del Peru; Bonpland Rum, Natural & Untouched; Sakurao Distillery and; Yamazakura.

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Youth Activism Matters: Empower Youth Voices

Dec 6 2023

The importance of youth in our society and how it functions cannot be understated.

In lieu of this important topic, KNZ is organising a ‘Youth Activism Matters: Empower Youth Voices’ campaign.

This event aims to engage youths between the ages of 15 to 30 years of age in discussions about the importance of voting at 16 and the potential for being elected as mayor at the age of 16 and 17. The conference will feature youth organisations and influential speakers who will provide insights into the youth perspective on civic engagement.

Objectives include raising awareness about significance of voting at age of 16; encouraging the participation of youth in civic processes; and discussing the potential impact of youth participation in local politics.

The latter includes the possibility of electing mayors at the age of 16 and 17 by facilitating open dialogue between youth and experienced individuals in the field.

The event is scheduled for the 16th of December 2023 between 8:45am and 1:45pm at Fort Sant Angelo.

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3,100 Sought Support For Domestic Abuse In 2022

Dec 6 2023

In 2022, 3,100 individuals experiencing domestic violence sought support services, with 77.2% being females.

This marked a 6.2% increase from 2020, where 2,919 individuals accessed such services.

During 2022, 70.1% utilized one service, 21.1% used two, and 8.7% used three or more services. The primary services availed were the Domestic Violence Unit (DVU) within Aġenzija Appoġġ (2,093 cases) and the Police Department (2,046 reports).

Shelters and NGOs like Victim Support Malta addressed 173 and 70 cases, respectively, while emergency health services recorded 69 cases in 2022.

Over half of the cases involved individuals aged 30 to 49 (52.5%), with 84.4% being Maltese nationals and 13.8% non-Maltese. Concerning services for perpetrators, 268 individuals accessed support in 2022, with 91.4% males and 8.6% females.

The Department of Probation and Parole handled 141 cases, the Stop! programme saw 100 cases, and the ‘Child To Parent Violence’ service by Aġenzija Appoġġ dealt with 31 cases, all under 30 years old. Full NSO report here.

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