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Which is the best bank in Malta? Referring to the latest survey done in 2008 by Global Finance, Bank of Valletta has won this prestige title. BOV was also included amongst a short list for the best emerging banks in Europe too.
The two most popular banks in Malta are BOV and HSBC, the world’s local bank!
January 31st, 2009 by Malta | 2 Comments »
Monopoly Malta
Monopoly is a board game created by Parker Brothers back in 1935. It’s estimated that over seven hundred and fifty million people have played this most popular game.
Following its success worldwide, Gamebox Ltd decided to create Monopoly Malta.
The Malta Monopoly Game is in Maltese language and includes localities that were chosen by a panel of judges, some of which were residents of Malta. Maltese people had also the opportunity to choose which photo will be featured on the cover of Monopoly Malta. The shortlist consisted of the Valletta Waterfront, L-Imnajdra Temples and the Maltese flag showcasing the George Cross. An impressive 80% of the voting members choose L-Imnajdra Temples and therefore such photo will be the Malta Monopoly Game box cover for the coming 25 years.
November 22nd, 2008 by Malta | 5 Comments »
Junior College of Malta
The Malta Junior College, also referred to as 6th Form Malta, is an education faculty that prepares students for entrance into the highly rated European University of Malta.
G.F. Abela Junior College is located in Guze Debono Square in Msida, very close to the capital city of Malta, Valletta.
At the University of Malta Junior College, students can avail themselves to quality education, which will enable them to develop the skills required for tertiary level studies. It is precisely a 2 year course with the aim of preparing students for the Matriculation Certificate which is obligatory as per entry requirements of the Maltese University.
November 18th, 2008 by Malta | 1 Comment »
Malta Cigarette Prices
Cigarette prices in Malta, like almost every other country, are expensive mainly because of the high taxes governments impose on them. As it stands currently one can buy locally a packet of cigarettes for €3.70 to a maximum of €4.00 depending the brand.
Although Malta cigarette prices are increasing on a yearly basis, many Maltese people especially women keep consuming tobacco on regular basis.
The European Commission is doing its utmost to discourage people from consuming cigarettes and is planning to force such increase in prices regularly, hoping to achieve its aims.
November 8th, 2008 by Malta | No Comments »
Food prices in Malta
Malta food prices can vary a lot, depending the cuisine being served at the particular restaurant, it’s ambience and most definitely the location. The cheapest option will obviously be to buy food and drinks from supermarkets.
Maltese bread for example cost only around €0.50 and you can buy a packet of six 2 liter bottles for less than €2.50.
In take-aways or restaurants, food prices in Malta are more expensive than from a supermarket. One can find various small take-away outlets spread throughout the cities, mainly selling local products as well as imported food and drinks.
November 8th, 2008 by Malta | No Comments »
