Malta constitutes the national node for the European Research Infrastructure for Heritage Science

Jun 8 2022

Minister for the National Heritage, the Arts, and Local Government Owen Bonnici presided over the signing a Memorandum of Understanding between Maltese heritage entities, forming the Malta National Node of European Research Infrastructure for Heritage Science (E-RIHS). E-RIHS consists of a partnership of 13 countries as founding members, including Malta, and involves over 100 heritage science institutions from all over Europe.

The E-RIHS Malta National Node will consist of the Ministry for the National Heritage, the Arts and Local Government, the Superintendence of Cultural Heritage, Heritage Malta, the Restoration Directorate, the National Archives, Malta Libraries, nine University of Malta departments and faculties, the St John’s Co-Cathedral Foundation, and the Archdiocese of Malta.

Minister Bonnici stated that, “This agreement is an important step in paving the way for full collaboration in heritage and research in a European framework set up to strengthen and expand the use of science in the field of heritage.” The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry for the National Heritage, the Arts, and Local Government Joyce Dimech explained the work done by Maltese heritage entities which did not only collaborate together, but with the University of Malta they reached a formal agreement for the benefit of our national heritage. The permanent secretary also mentioned how partnerships in Research Infrastructure such as E-RIHS would continue to strengthen our collaboration at European level.

This pan-European research infrastructure supports research on heritage science, which encompasses interpretation, preservation, documentation, and management of heritage, with a mission to deliver access to heritage researchers on high-level expertise, data, laboratories, equipment, and facilities. The goal is to integrate world-leading European facilities into an organisation with a leading role within the global heritage science sector, drawing together a cross-disciplinary community of researchers and users, supporting advancements in heritage science through networking, innovation, training, and education.

The E-RIHS consortium thus promotes good practice in heritage research. It develops or advances methods designed to respond to the specific needs of cultural heritage assets, whether material or digital: objects, collections, buildings, and sites.

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Read this if you’re tired of your job

Jun 8 2022

In today’s competitive working environment, finding the right job may seem like one of the most daunting tasks in the world but thanks to HiringHub, that may be a thing of the past.

Simply put, HiringHub is a virtual recruitment event for employers and jobseekers organised by Jobsplus, Malta’s National Employment Agency. This event aspires to simplify the seemingly never-ending process of trying to secure a job, bringing together employers and future employees from all walks of life.

The first edition is open to people residing in Malta and EU Nationals living abroad and it will include roles in three main sectors; Retail, Manufacturing and Administration Services. Further information about the exhibiting companies and roles available will be published on the Jobsplus website. Those looking for a job are invited to register and will be sent a confirmation of participation, along with a Zoom link to join the event on the day.

The event will showcase vacancies for all academic types from entry level to management and everything in between. The virtual event will allow locals and EU nationals living abroad to get the opportunity to find their desired place of work from the comfort of their own desk.

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Adrian Delia slams claims he is running for European Parliament in 2024

Jun 8 2022

Former Nationalist Party leader Adrian Delia has come out against the claims that he may be exploring a bid for the European Parliament elections in 2024.

Times of Malta stated in an article that, through sources within the party, it was revealed Delia had been informally approached by a member of party leadership to discuss his possible run for a place in Brussels.

Taking to Facebook however, Delia said that ‘without entering any controversies, I want to clarify that no one from the party approached me to contest the European Parliament election. Nor is it something that I have considered doing from my own end.’

The article claimed that Delia is weighing his options and has ‘discussed the possibility with those close to him in recent weeks.’

A PN spokesperson also told Times of Malta that the suggestion was just ‘based on rumours at this point.’

Another source told TOM that it is early to say who will be on the party ticket for the 2024 race. However, Delia’s name was allegedly among those being considered internally.

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Uber officially available in Malta as of today

Jun 8 2022

As of today, Uber is available in Malta, giving the opportunity to local and international users of the app to have a new option to move safely and comfortably around the island.

Thanks to a partnership with Alf Mizzi and Sons, the famous UberX service, along with Uber XL and Uber Comfort, available in many cities in the Mediterranean area, in Europe and worldwide, are now available for all customers in the Maltese islands. The arrival of Uber in Malta represents a further mobility opportunity for users and driver partners and will add value to the entire transport system in the islands.

Although the service was not present, during 2021 the app was opened 10K times to request a ride in Malta (80K in 2019) reaching peaks during summer time linked to the tourist season. “Our data shows that there is a strong demand for Uber in Malta, especially during the tourist season. For this reason we decided to launch the app in the country and we are happy to do it with a partner like Alf Mizzi and Sons. Our goal is to bring value to the whole transportation system in the islands, to be absolutely compliant with the local regulations and to allow people to travel reliably and safely thanks to our application” – said an Uber spokesperson.

Passengers will be able to benefit from all the features of UberX, such as the possibility of obtaining information about the driver, the model of the car and knowing the fare in advance, dividing the cost of the journey, viewing the route of their journey and, thanks to the anonymization system, passengers and drivers will be able to get in touch by phone or chat without sharing their phone number. In terms of safety, passengers will have the possibility of accessing the Uber safety toolkit and obtaining assistance in case of need. In addition, Uber XL will offer the opportunity to up to 8 passengers to travel together; Uber Comfort, finally, will offer a more comfortable ride with a more high end vehicle and extra leg room.

Drivers working with the Uber app will have access to the partner protection program, developed thanks to a partnership between Uber and Allianz. The coverage includes various compensation payments for loss of income in case of on-trip accidents, injury, or hospitalisations. In addition, active Uber driver partners also enjoy significant off-trip benefits, for example paid sick leave for up to 15 days, maternity and paternity payments. At the launch Uber will offer some incentives both to drivers and riders.

Drivers who decide to sign up through the app will benefit from a specific driver referral program and discounts on the service fee. For riders, Uber will develop specific promos both for already existing users of the app and for new users. During launch week, new users will be offered 5 rides at 50% off by using the promo code: UBERMALTA Accessing UberX is very simple: – Open the Uber app – Choose a destination – Find out the final price in advance and confirm the ride – Enjoy your trip and when it’s time to go home, follow the same procedure.

Uber’s mission is to create opportunity through movement. We started in 2010 to solve a simple problem: how do you get access to a ride at the touch of a button? More than 30 billion trips later, we’re building products to get people closer to where they want to be. By changing how people, food, and things move through cities, Uber is a platform that opens up the world to new possibilities.

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