Prime Minister Thanked For Not Increasing Cigarette Prices

Nov 21 2023

During a political activity in Naxxar, Prime Minister Robert Abela greeted a woman who thanked him for not increasing cigarette prices.

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The woman approached the Prime Minister and praised him for his work, but highlighted that the most important thing for her was not increasing the price of cigarettes.

‘I did not hear this one’ joked Abela as he laughed at the quip, with the woman going in for a hug with the Labour Party leader before he continued with the rally.

What do you make of this moment?

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Maltese Fans Chant Following Football Match Versus England

Nov 21 2023

A video uploaded to TikTok by @jasonjuventusrapa has gone absolutely viral, racking up a whopping 26.8K views, as it shows Maltese fans chanting in England prior to last Friday’s match between Malta and England as part of the Euro 2024 Group C qualification match.

The Maltese football fans can be heard chanting ‘xiż-ż** qed tħarsu’ (what the f** are you looking at) as they were entering the iconic Wembley stadium.

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The Maltese team faced the England team for the Final Euro 2024 qualifier. Despite a 2-0 loss for the Maltese, the lacklustre performance by the English team led to the Maltese players all gaining rankings higher than the English, with Malta’s Jodi Jones earning player of the match.

Manager Gareth Southgate himself did not mince words about the team’s lacklustre start, admitting that the players failed to kick off the game on a positive note.

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BCRS Malta Collects Over 204 Million Beverage Containers In Debut Year

BCRS MALTA COLLECTS OVER 204 MILLION BEVERAGE CONTAINERS IN ITS DEBUT YEAR

Nov 21 2023

BCRS Malta Ltd, the licensed operator of Malta’s Beverage Container Refund Scheme, celebrates a remarkable achievement in its inaugural year by collecting over 204 million beverage containers.

The success underscores the company’s dedication to environmental stewardship and responsible recycling practices, reflecting a commitment from the community and stakeholders.

Chairman Pierre Fava expresses gratitude for the public’s high participation, emphasizing the efficacy of a circular economy initiative that promotes shared responsibility. The collected containers, 79% of single-use beverage containers in circulation, achieve a 72% recycling rate, contributing to a cleaner Malta and Gozo.

CEO Alan Meilak underscores the scheme’s adherence to circular economy principles, ensuring separate collection streams to maintain material quality for effective recycling.

BCRS Malta Ltd, with a €20 million investment in the BCRS Clearing Centre, employs cutting-edge technology and a network of Reverse Vending Machines.

While celebrating the debut year’s success, Meilak acknowledges ongoing work and room for improvement, emphasizing the need for collaboration and enforcement among the government, businesses, and the public. The commitment is to enhance efforts, fostering a culture where recycling single-use beverage containers becomes second nature for a more sustainable ecosystem.

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New TV Series To See Peppi Azzopardi Become President

Nov 21 2023

Following this year’s Istrina, GO TV’s Tokis will be premiering a brand new series which would depict a scenario wherein Xarabank host Peppi Azzopardi became President of Malta.

As a production of Watermelon Media, the series sees Gawdenz actor Fabian Scerri de Carlo becoming the iconic host – and the resemblance is uncanny.

Through the work of Diane Portelli and Marcelle Genovese, known for her work on Hollywood productions, the series will see the talented actor portraying the host of one of Malta’s longest running television programme.

MaltaDaily will also feature in the series in a yet to be revealed role, so keep your eyes peeled!

Will you be watching?

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