Russia McDonald’s replacement unveils new logo; met with mixed reactions

Jun 11 2022

The business which will replace McDonald’s in Russia has revealed its logo before the grand reopening on Sunday and has received a fair amount of mixed reactions.

The opening lines up with Russia Day, the day which marks the creation of the federation and will take place in Pushkin Square in Moscow, where McDonald’s opened its first Russian outlet in 1990. Over 1,000 former McDonald’s outlets will be part of Russia’s new chain as part of the recent sanctions imposed on the country as a result of its attacks on Ukraine.

The logo itself features an orange circle and two elongated, lighter orange shapes set on a green background, made to be in the shape of an M whilst also resembling two fries and a burger patty. The logo was met with a fair amount of critiques, with one drawing similarities to the Marriott hotel chain logo while another called it a mix of the Marriott logo with the flag of Bangladesh.

The chain, which was reportedly temporarily named ‘My Burger’ will develop in the coming months, with a new name to be chosen in the near future as Western companies continue to cut ties with Russia and supporters of the Ukraine attacks.

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WATCH: Footage emerges of 2-car accident in Birkirkara on Friday

Jun 11 2022

Footage has emerged of a 2-car accident in Birkirkara on Friday night.

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The accident reportedly took place at around 10pm, with Malta Police Force officials and a medical team called on site soon after. It is so far unknown whether or not there were any injuries.

Son of ‘heart & soul’ national team kit manager leaves heartfelt message after father’s passing

Jun 11 2022

Matteo Piscopo, son of Mark ‘il-Lullu’ Piscopo, has left his father a heartfelt message after the recent announcement that the national football team kit manager and ‘heart and soul’ of the team passed away at age 52.

In a touching post paying tribute to his later father, Matteo Piscopo wrote that he still cannot believe that all of this is reality, calling his father a man above all others with a constant smile on his face. The young man praised his father for being a complete parent and doing his utmost to constantly make the one’s around him happy.

“In you I had found a sense of refuge and infinite love”, Piscopo wrote before going on to state that he aspires to leave as much as a positive effect as his father and garner the same amount of love and respect.

“You were like a beam of light in a dark room. I will never forget the beautiful memories I have with you. Thank you for everything you have done with myself and my dear mother. You did everything to always see us happy.”

RIP Mark.

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Public transport to see an increase of 540 trips every single day in summer

Jun 11 2022

Malta Public Transport has announced that, in an attempt to meet with the increased demand for public transport in summer, it will add 540 trips every single day throughout summer.

The new schedule, which starts on Sunday, will see 15 routes increase in frequency to meet with the transport system’s increased demand whilst ensuring efficient and convenient service.

Route 49 between Valletta and Mellieha will extend to Armier Bay and will operate every day; Route 74 between Valletta and Żurrieq will be extended to Blue Grotto; Routes 109 and 109A between Siġġiewi and Baħrija will extend to Lapsi Bay and routes 101 and 101B between Mġarr and Ċirkewwa will extend to Ġnejna Bay.

Meanwhile, routes 212, 221, 222, 223, 225, 322 and N13 will increase in frequency on weekdays and weekend peak hours. Routes 41, 42, 212, 221, 222, 53 and TD 13 will increase in frequency as of July 3rd.

What do you think of these new changes?

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