No new restrictions but no relaxations as PM urges vaccination

Nov 16 2021

Speaking in parliament yesterday, Prime Minister Robert Abela urged the public to stick to vaccine appointments as the road back to normality depends on everyone’s actions. Abela also highlighted how the Health Authorities did not advise in an increase in restrictions, but also did not wish to relax any measures either.

The PM expressed his worry at other countries reinstating mitigation measures due to rising cases. However, ‘thanks to our vaccination numbers, we are in a good position to pave the way to normality’ he said. ‘The situation is clear as day and countries who have low vaccination rates find themselves in unpleasant situations. So far, as of time of writing, around 76,000 booster doses have been administered.

Malta currently has 603 active cases, but only 13 are being treated at Mater Dei Hospital. 2 of those are in Intensive Care. Health Minister Chris Fearne said that the successful vaccination rollout allows us to shift focus on the number of hospitalisations instead of daily cases.

#MaltaDaily

Photo Source: Robert Abela FB

Roberta Metsola will be running for President of European Parliament

Nov 16 2021

Nationalist MEP Roberta Metsola has confirmed her bid to run for European Parliament presidency. Metsola was elected to the office of First Vice-President of the European Parliament in November 2020. She became the first Maltese person to hold one of the top ranks within the European institution.

The position would be awarded to Metsola, who is already the highest-ranking Maltese ever within the European Parliament, if she emerges as a strong nominee by the EPP group. Metsola will be contesting the internal election of the People’s Party on the 24th of November.

Should she be elected, she will be a candidate for the Presidency election in January 2022, with nominations closing on 22nd November. Austrian MEP Othmar Karat also submitted his nomination for the position. This would make her the first woman president of the European Parliament since 1999. The President typically comes from EU founding or larger countries such as France or Germany.

#MaltaDaily

Photo Source: Roberta Metsola FB

Umbrellas at the ready! A wet week of rain showers ahead

Nov 15 2021

According to weather news sites, this current week is set to be characterised by rain showers all the way through!

Tuesday is set to start us off easy, being forecasted as mainly cloudy. The rest of the week however is set to be full of isolated showers throughout.

It’s only set to calm down slightly on Sunday, with the sun expected to make its return following a week of clouded skies and that post-rain shower rain.

Temperatures are set to vary between 19 and 22 degrees Celsius with a very low UV register at just 3.

This weather might be fun if we’re inside sipping tea and working from home. But for all those venturing out onto Malta’s roads, be careful of the slippery streets and congesting traffic.

#MaltaDaily

You can earn up to €500 by referring your friends to this bank

Nov 15 2021

Today’s modern economic environment calls for individuals to maintain a number of side hustles to keep up with life’s demands and the choices are plentiful. From food delivery to graphic design jobs, the possibilities are endless and MeDirect’s latest referral programme is the right kind of initiative to allow you to benefit from efficient banking while making an extra buck.

MeDirect Bank Malta’s referral programme allows existing customers to get €50 for every friend who signs up with the bank. Newly referred customers will also benefit from this offer and get €50 in their new bank account. MeDirect Malta clients who refer friends or family members receive up to a maximum of €500 for the first ten successful referrals using the uniquely-assigned referral code.

Existing clients can get their own unique referral code by logging in via MeDirect’s internet banking. One can then share that referral code and, in turn, those friends interested in becoming a member of the MeDirect bank family would need to input this code during the simple and easy online onboarding process.

No deposited amount is required when opening a new account with MeDirect Bank Malta to benefit from this offer. There is no catch and no hidden charges. Once the application to become a customer is complete, both the customer who referred a friend as well as the new MeDirect Bank Malta customer will receive €50 each in their accounts.

The bank has stated that they believe this incentive will help grow their family of customers who enjoy banking from the comfort of their own home through MeDirect’s online banking and mobile app. The Bank went on to highlight their belief in offering the best customer service in Malta when it comes to banking and investing.

So, if there ever was a time to become a new MeDirect Bank Malta customer, it definitely is now.

For more information, as well as, the terms and conditions of this offer visit https://promo.medirect.com.mt/refer-a-friend/.

Terms & Conditions Apply. Offer valid for a limited time only.

MeDirect Bank (Malta) plc, company registration number C34125, is licensed to undertake the business of banking in terms of the Banking Act (Cap. 371) and investment services under the Investment Services Act (Cap. 370).

#MaltaDaily