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Malta’s total population exceeding 600,000 between June and October
Malta’s population soars above 600,000 in the peak Summer months due to the influx of thousands of tourists, according to a study carried out by the National Statistics Office. Though…
Unions and productivity: partners in progress, not opponents
At a time when Europe faces major economic transitions, the discussion around productivity is gaining renewed attention. But too often, the debate overlooks a key player: trade unions. In a…
Crime rate down despite population spike, report says
Despite the sharp increase in Malta’s population the overall crime rate has gone down from 45 cases per 1,000 in 2004 down to 30 in 2024. This trend emerged from…
‘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…