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Mediterranean ObserverApril 7, 2022

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Air Malta was honoured to fly Pope Francis back to Rome yesterday afternoon after a two-day pastoral visit to the Maltese Islands. The aircraft chosen for the flight, with registration 9H-NED, is the latest Airbus A320neo aircraft in the airline’s fleet. The aircraft was specially configured for the occasion with three cabins: the Papal Suite […]

Mediterranean ObserverApril 5, 2022

Lower meat consumption, reforestation and severe cuts to fossil fuel use are some of the steps needed to keep global warming within the temperature limits laid out in the 2015 Paris climate agreement, a key report from the U.N. climate science agency warned. Despite climate change warnings issued by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change […]

Mediterranean ObserverApril 2, 2022

The Zammit Tabona Family have always had a passion for gastronomy and hospitality; Relais & Chateaux in fact has been their natural brand choice for The Xara Palace affiliation as both brands share the same passion. The continuous work and focus on quality cuisine showcasing local produce from handpicked suppliers coupled with unique dining experience […]

Mediterranean ObserverMarch 9, 2022

For the athletes at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, travel entailed … robots. Everywhere. These machines prepared and served noodles, rice and burgers, and roamed hallways to take the temperatures of passersby. They even passed the Olympic flame underwater. Yet even if you’re not an Olympian, your travels these days are far more likely […]

Mediterranean ObserverMarch 4, 2022

Turkey’s fresh fruit and vegetable prices decreased by 50% in the domestic market as exports to Russia and Ukraine, which are among Turkey’s top export markets, stopped due to war. As of Feb. 24, when Russia launched a military operation against Ukraine, export trucks were waiting on the roads for security reasons and many products, […]

Mediterranean ObserverMarch 4, 2022

Twitter is set to reopen its offices globally this month but will also let people work remotely if they wish, Twitter’s new chief Parag Agrawal said Thursday, as many businesses end restrictions put in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Google is also preparing for employees to return to its Silicon Valley offices in early […]

Mediterranean ObserverFebruary 26, 2022

Kenyan artist Tina Benawra is perhaps the only artist in the world who draws in the braille-a tactile writing system for visually impaired people, giving them an opportunity to experience art. While, generally, at galleries, visitors are often strictly prohibited from touching artworks, guests are invited to touch and feel them. Speaking to Anadolu Agency […]

Mediterranean ObserverFebruary 23, 2022

A historical shrine that is approximately 9,000 years old was found at a remote Neolithic site in Jordan’s eastern desert, a group of Jordanian and French archaeologists announced Tuesday. The ritual complex was found in a Neolithic campsite near large structures known as “desert kites,” or mass traps that are believed to have been used […]

Mediterranean ObserverFebruary 23, 2022

Europe’s medical tourism is shifting toward Turkey, according to the general manager of an Ankara-based health organization. Many cities in Turkey provide medical tourism services to foreigners, led by tourism centers such as Istanbul, Antalya and Ankara, said Ali Yakut, general manager of healthineverywhere.com, according to a press release. Consumers can choose appropriate health services […]

Mediterranean ObserverFebruary 21, 2022

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Industry leaders have paid tribute to former United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) Secretary General, and Senator of the Mediterranean Tourism Foundation Dr Taleb Rifai, as a new resilience centre opens in his name in Jordan. The Global Tourism Resilience & Crisis Management Centre (GTRCMC) opened its third location, situated at the Middle East University […]

Category: Lifestyle

Air Malta hosts Pope Francis

Severe emission cuts only hope to avoid climate disaster: UN report

The Xara Gardens | Sustainability is all about creating a legacy for the future Generations

Rise of the Machines: Evolution of Travel with Technology in 2022

Fruit, veggie prices drop 50% in Turkey as Ukraine war halts exports

Return to office: Twitter all set to welcome back its staff

Kenyan artist draws paintings using braille for visually impaired

9,000-year-old ritual complex unearthed in Jordan desert

‘Europe’s medical tourism shifts to Turkey’

Taleb Rifai Centre opens at Middle East University in Jordan

MHRA Welcomes New Measures to Strengthen Standards and Protect Malta's Tourism Reputation

MHRA Calls for a National Climate Resilience Plan to Address Summer Power Cuts

MHRA Welcomes Enforcement Action on Short-Term Rental Regulations in Swieqi

MHRA Welcomes New Measures to Strengthen Standards and Protect Malta’s Tourism Reputation

MHRA Calls for a National Climate Resilience Plan to Address Summer Power Cuts

MHRA Welcomes Enforcement Action on Short-Term Rental Regulations in Swieqi