Spanish FA President Apologises For Kissing Footballer On Lips

Aug 22 2023

Spanish FA President Luis Rubiales has issued an apology after having sparked a controversy for kissing footballer Jennifer Hermoso on the lips in celebration of the World Cup Final trophy victory.

When Hermoso went to collect her medal on the trophy podium, following a 1-0 win over England, Rubiales embraced her and kissed her on the lips.

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On Monday, Rubalies said: “I was completely wrong, I have to admit it. It was without bad intention at a time with a lot of excitement. In the moment, we saw it as natural, but outside a commotion has formed. I have to apologise, learn from this, and understand that when you are president you have to be more careful.”

Hermoso herself spoke out after the incident, saying that she did not enjoy it. She later told AFP that despite the incident, the president’s behaviour with all of the players had always been outstanding and it was ‘a natural gesture of affection and gratitude.’

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Terraced Houses And Town Houses Becoming Rare In Malta

Aug 22 2023

According to new data released by the National Statistics Office, terraced houses and town houses are becoming increasingly rare on the Maltese islands.

The latest report shows that the majority of new dwellings approved during the second quarter of 2023 were apartments at 1,740.

This was followed by 386 penthouses, 222 maisonettes and just 81 terraced houses. 24 others were other residential units such as bungalows, farmhouses and villas.

This meant that apartments accounted for 70.9% of the total number of approved dwellings. During the second quarter of 2023, 494 building permits for a total of 2,453 new dwellings were approved.

‘When compared to the corresponding quarter of 2022, the number of building permits increased by 12.8 per cent while the number of approved new dwellings increased by 9.5 per cent. The average number of approved new dwellings per building permit stood at 5.0.’

‘When compared to the corresponding quarter of 2022, the number of new dwellings approved in Malta increased by 18.7 per cent while those in Gozo and Comino decreased by 24.6 per cent.’

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Maltese Male Workers Get Injured More Than Female Workers

Aug 22 2023

According to new data released by the National Statistics Office, male workers in Malta are much more prone to getting injured on the workplace than their female counterpart.

In data for last year, 2022, male workers accounted for 1,884 injuries out of a total of 2,393 total injuries. Female workers only accounted for 509 of said injuries.

In previous years, the disparity between the injuries as well as the total was far greater, with 2019 showing that 2,532 males were injured out of a total of 3,258.

Meanwhile, Administrative records show that 1,062 persons were involved in a non-fatal accident at work in the first six months of 2023.

The manufacturing sector had the highest amount of non-fatal accidents (14%), followed by the transportation and storage sector (13.5% or 143 injuries).

29.6% of the accidents involved persons in the 35 to 44 age bracket. Meanwhile, 30% of the injuries at work affected the back, including the spine and vertebra. The same percentage also applied to accidents taking place in enterprises with 500 or more employees.

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Bolt Market Is Your New Neighbourhood Store

Aug 22 2023

Edik Davtian, Country Manager Bolt Market Malta, talks about how convenient grocery delivery can help customers in their everyday lives.

The popularity of grocery delivery services is growing. The pandemic has accelerated the logistics of these services, and customers can now have their essentials delivered practically immediately, directly to their hands. At the same time, customers began to value their time and have faced a cost of living crisis. Do services such as Bolt Market answer real-life problems? What are the main benefits of Bolt Market to the local community?

Can Bolt Market save me time?

Edik Davtian, Country Manager Bolt Market Malta: Undoubtedly. Saving time is the main advantage of Bolt Market. It’s not just the time spent in the store itself, but also the journey there and back, including parking and logistics associated with private or public transport.

Even the nerves that you will experience while shopping on the way from work when, just like you, the whole neighbourhood wants to do a quick stock up or get something for the family dinner. We see data that 60% of people spend over 30 minutes grocery shopping per trip; on average, people do grocery shopping 8 times a month, and on top of that, over 50% of consumers shop for groceries on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday.

Imagine — you could take this time to relax, go to the movies, be with your loved ones or alone, with no interruptions or extra stress… At Bolt Market, my favourite feature is “Order Again” — a personalised category with the products I usually buy, all in one place. So I can create my regular basket quickly, and it starts appearing right after your first order.

Will I save money too?

E.D.: I recently read an article saying that 27% of those asked had started regularly writing or making greater use of shopping lists amid the cost of living crisis. We also see what our customers need help with, so we designed the app to make sure they feel comfortable while shopping on Bolt Market.

On Bolt Market, you can see the value of your current shopping cart at any moment, so you always have an overview of how much you’ll spend — no surprises at checkout. At the same time, you can compare the prices of different brands of the same goods. And last but not least, you’re not overwhelmed by the shelves full of advertising, so you avoid impulse purchases of things you don’t need. At Bolt Market, we make sure that there are always relevant products with discounts.

What makes Bolt Market unique compared to other services of this kind?

E.D.: Bolt’s mission is to make cities for people, not cars. While our micromobility and ride-hailing services help remove private cars from cities, our delivery services (groceries and ready meals from restaurants) focus more on people. Our selection, promotions, time of delivery, and how we respect the local community make us different.

At the same time, customers know our other services, which makes for an easier app experience and adds trust to this new way of grocery shopping.

So who is Bolt Market’s customer?

E.D.: It can be anyone. A busy, independent businesswoman who invited friends for an Italian evening but forgot to buy a few particular ingredients. Kids who live far away from their elderly parents and want to support them occasionally with the stock up of heavy groceries. A father short on time, who needed fast delivery of some household and baby items. A young couple whose friends show up unexpectedly one Saturday night expecting snacks. You name it; we’ve got you! Bolt Market solves everyday problems in just a few taps of your phone.

Our selection includes fruit and veggies, ready-to-eat options, dinner ingredients, sweet snacks, and vegan bites. Customers will also find household items and beauty products.

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