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‘Final decision on mass transport system in the coming weeks’
While many might justifiably think that Malta’ proposal for a metro is just pie in the sky, the government has not yet ruled out such option, saying a final decision…
Rule of law in Malta ‘stagnating’
2024 will not go down in history as a watershed moment for the strengthening of the rule of law in Malta as key concerns persisted, in the wake of little…
Food delivery service tops online commerce in Malta
Food delivery service has become the number one product acquired over the internet, with the second most popular purchases being clothes. This trend emerged from data published by the National…
Decline in property affordability pushing down home ownership
As property prices keep soaring, the number of homeowners is declining, with a significant drop registered in just four years between 2017 and 2021. A report on household wealth published…
One in four are dying of cancer
Cancer was responsible for a quarter of the deaths registered in Malta in 2023, which rate is in line with the respective rate for Western developed and high-income countries. This…
977 left with no power after failing to pay their bill
Close to a thousand people are currently without water and electricity supply after accumulating huge debts which in some cases exceeded €20,000 in pending bills. The matter was recently raised…
Malta with modest 4% minimum wage rise in 2025, but low inflation at 1.8%
Malta’s 4% minimum wage rise in 2025 was significantly below the EU average of 7%, ranking seventh from bottom. On the bright side, however, Malta had among the lowest inflation…
Malta’s mobile usage shifts towards data-centric services in 2023
Malta’s mobile telephony landscape experienced significant shifts in 2023, with mobile subscriptions reaching 750,000, reflecting a year-on-year growth. This brought the penetration rate to an impressive 135% of the population,…
Increase in fines fails to curb school truancy
Despite a significant increase in fines and sanctions, school truancy remains a persistent issue, showing no signs of decline. Statistics presented in Parliament reveal that during the last two scholastic…
‘Use of AI and Mandatory Union Membership Should Be Part of the New Migration Policy’
UHM Voice of the Workers CEO, Josef Vella, has called on the government to use artificial intelligence (AI) and mandatory union membership for low-income workers as part of the New…