Local naturalist discovers two brand new cockroach species in Malta

Aug 26 2021

A local scientist and naturalist has discovered two new species of cockroaches which can only be found in Malta’s natural environments. Naturalist Arnold Sciberras told newsroom Times of Malta that he was ‘elated to contribute knowledge of these two new endemic species to the world’, hoping that people understand the significance of such findings. He named one of the species ‘Malta’s Cockroach’ (Kokroc ta Malta’) as it has been located in various places around the islands.

He named the other Jeffrey’s Fungus Rock Cockroach (Wirdiena tal-Gebla tal-General ta Jeffrey) after his botanist brother Jeffrey who dedicated his life to research and ‘trailing Arnold everywhere.’ He pointed out how very few people would appreciate having a cockroach named after them, but this is because the insect and its significance to biodiversity is often overlooked and misunderstood. ‘We should be proud that Malta is still offering unique species you don’t find anywhere else in the world’ he added. ‘Even though we’re living in a concert jungle, we’re still finding new species in 2021.’

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Malta makes international headlines as Italian director slams green pass system

Aug 26 2021

Malta has made international news headlines once again as an Italian director’s experience with travelling to the island goes sour. Newsroom ‘La Repubblica’ posted the story of theatre director Piero Maccarinelli, who expounded his experience to the news outlet. He says how despite having had one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine due to having contracted the virus the year prior, his green pass did not give him access to Malta.

This is because the certificate is only applicable for Malta with two vaccine doses. He described the experience as surreal and framed it as a clear limitation to a European citizen’s liberty to travel to a European nation. His voyage to the island was put down due to Malta’s specific pandemic regulations.

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Manchester City offer Cristiano Ronaldo a two year contract

Aug 26 2021

Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly been offered a two year contract by English champions Manchester City. Reports abroad have stated that the player is desperate for a move and that he will definitely accept a move to Manchester.

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The contract will see Cristiano earn £14-15 million a year, which is almost half his €30m-a-year contract he has at Juventus. Sky Sports have also reported that Juventus have offered the 36-year old to Manchester City in order to finalise the deal and find a replacement. Manchester City are believed to not want to spend money on this deal, and so instead are offering Juventus a chance to exchange players. Right now the Cityzens have offered Bernardo Silva or Gabriel Jesus.

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This is why online shopping has skyrocketed

This is why online shopping has exploded in popularity

Aug 26 2021

The 21st Century has welcomed a slew of game-changing technological developments which have changed industries as we know them and online shopping is at the forefront of such innovation. Like every other country in the world, many businesses have yet to adopt an understanding of the technological phenomenon that has taken over the world of business. Thankfully, Tech.mt are here to guide individuals and businesses in seeking innovative opportunities within the digital world, including the prospects of creating an online presence.

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E-commerce giant Shopify has reported that the pandemic permanently boosted online shopping and predicts that such an activity will continue to grow around the world… but how did this come to be?

The closure of various shops and establishments around the world earlier on in the pandemic birthed what is now known as Generation-C, ‘connected consumers’ which are uniquely defined by their integration of technology into their daily routines. They use the internet effortlessly and extensively to accomplish a wide range of tasks. This, paired with the ability to sidestep traffic, parking hassles, endless queues and stock availability issues makes online shopping a breeze. However, not all retailers facilitate online shopping and many fail to capitalise on an outlet which is exploding in popularity.

In July, the Malta Communications Authority revealed that 53% of digital buyers also shopped online from suppliers based in Malta and one in every three digital buyers purchased their daily needs via the internet.

While social media remains a go-to source for shopping inspiration, platforms like Facebook and Instagram just don’t cut it for businesses anymore. We, as customers, expect immediate and assistive experiences with products delivered as fast and efficient as possible. That’s why stores’ user-friendly apps remain one of the biggest tools for sellers.

If you want to level-up your business, going online is a must and Tech.mt is here to make sure that you stay up to date with the latest technology and are ready to cater to Generation-C.

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Whether you need help in overcoming the technical challenges attached with setting up your online business or want to maximise on your business’ capability to connect with customers, Tech.mt is here to help.

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