“Ukraine belongs with us”; Roberta Metsola invited to speak at Ukrainian Parliament

Jul 30 2022

On the occasion of Ukraine’s Statehood, President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola was invited to address the Ukrainian Parliament and speak to the MPs amid the current war in their territory.

Metsola stated that it was an honour to speak to the MPs once again but more than that, it was a responsibility and “a sign of solidarity with a nation under siege”. The EP president saluted the country’s bravery, resilience and resolve in the face of such adversity and applauded all those giving their lives for the freedoms that ‘we sometimes take for granted’.

“As Ukraine continues on its path toward European Union membership, the European Parliament will be there. In solidarity. In friendship and in a bond as Europeans,” Metsola concluded.

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Stop wearing ties to save energy amid heatwave, Spanish PM tells workers

Jul 30 2022

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has instructed workers in the public and private sectors to stop wearing neckties as an energy-conservation measure as Spain amid an intense heatwave in the country.

Sanchez turned to this “urgent” measure as temperatures continue to rise across Europe, with most countries experiencing record-high temperatures. The PM went on to state that he himself wasn’t wearing a necktie and wanted his ministers, public officials and workers in private industries to follow suit.

The reasoning behind this is that as a result, people may stay cooler, use less air conditioners and thus lower energy costs as European countries move to decrease their dependency on Russian gas in light of the war in Ukraine.

Malta has also seen a recent spike in temperatures, with air conditioner usage becoming more and more common as the years roll on. Should we follow in the footsteps of Spain?

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International star Ella Eyre fills suitcase with Kinnie & Twistees after Malta visit

Jul 30 2022

While Malta is absolute jam-packed full of gorgeous sights, incredible people and mouth-watering food, one the country’s most notable trademarks is its collection of snacks, and one UK artist loves Maltese snacks more than most.

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After finishing her performance at G7 Fridays, as part of Isle of MTV, Ella Eyre filled her suitcase with Twistees and Kinnie to distribute amongst friends and family, who also love the iconic Maltese snack and drink.

In a hilarious TikTok video, which sees Eyre at the supermarket, the chart-topping pop star is seen stocking up on ‘the goods’, as she refers to them, and filling her luggage to the brim. In a previous interview with Malta Daily, Ella Eyre had stated that this is common practice whenever she comes to Malta, and we really can’t blame her.

Do you do this in other countries?

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Gorgeous staircase art brightening up Mellieha whilst celebrating Maltese culture

Jul 29 2022

Two local artists have been praised for their work on a staircase mural in Mellieha which brightens up the village whilst celebrating local culture.

Mellieha councillor Annabelle Brincat Stellini took to Facebook to share the progress of an art piece on a Mellieha staircase created by Lewis Zammit and Pierre Zammit. The steps are located between the Commando Restaurant and The Villager and feature a typical Maltese luzzu surrounded by a recreation of the island’s iconic waters, sea creatures and all!

The art piece is part of the ‘Iljieli Melleħin 2022’ event organised by the Mellieha local council. The series of cultural events in the North of Malta will kick off on Sunday 31st July.

Labour MP Ray Abela also took to Facebook to praise the council and the artists, inviting the 3rd district local councils of Zejtuna, Marsaskala, Marsaxlokk and Ghaxaq to participate in such initiatives to promote local culture.

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