Manchester United returning to Malta

Apr 26 2021

Replay have reported that one of the most followed football clubs in Malta, Manchester United will be returning to Malta for a training camp. The Red Devils have already been in Malta 21 years ago, and their return could also be accompanied by a match against one of Malta’s Premier League clubs. Manchester United had already played against Birkirkara FC back in 2000, winning with a score of 5-1.

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Replay stated that this news is still set to be confirmed but the information will be made official in the coming days. VisitMalta has struck a deal with the English team in November 2019. The deal was, as stated by the Tourism Minister, was to promote Malta through the popular team, with the agreement costing around €20 million over the period of three years. This news is surely to excite Manchester fans who could not travel due to COVID-19 to watch them play.

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30% of arrivals do not present negative COVID-19 certificates

Apr 26 2021

Despite the COVID-19 certificate being mandatory, Times of Malta has learned that around one third of people travelling to Malta do not present a negative COVID-19 certificate. With all countries on Amber List, travellers are required to produce negative swab tests which were taken up to 72 hours before travel. The travellers who do not presented the certificate are therefore tested upon arrival for free.

Airport sources revealed that due to the test being free upon arrival, then number of tourists arriving in Malta without the certificate is increasing. Superintendent for Health Charmaine Gauci stated that the majority are presenting said certificate, but the country was not considering introducing fees for arrival tests, even though some countries have done so. The Superintendent said that Malta will still offer the test for free because it helps Malta keep the COVID-19 situation under control.

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Local artist pays homage to quirky local products through illustrations

Apr 25 2021

Malta’s current cultural framework is a phenomenon which meshes together relics of the the past while courageously looking to the future and Malta Packaging Illustrated is an Instagram page which truly is a testament to this.

Brought to you by the mind behind Bloom Creative and Malta Type Matthew Demarco, Malta Packaging Illustrated celebrates the quirky and colourful packaging that Maltese products have to offer.

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From the iconic Three Hills Kunserva to everyone’s favourite Salt & Vinegar KRIPS, this Instagram page is giving us mad nostalgic vibes.

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5PM restaurant measures spark social media outrage from some business owners

Apr 25 2021

While today’s public health announcement and ease of COVID-19 restrictions were welcomed by many, news of restaurants and snack bars being able to open until 5pm from 10 May sparked outrage amongst certain restaurateurs and business owners.

Amongst others, Chef Marvin Gauci took to Facebook to share his concern with the issue and stated that he feels “that the system, organisation and authorities are destroying what’s left in the industry”.

marvin gauci Meanwhile, The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) noted that while positive, today’s announcement and reopening conditions ‘will not be of much help to the majority of restaurants’ as opening for lunch may not make much business sense for most.

Gauci highlighted that many small restaurants are closing down as local business continue to struggle with the pandemic with one comment in particular saying that many work until or past 5PM, meaning that restaurants will not win much from the measures.

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