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Passport scheme raised rental prices, had little trickle down effect
The passport scheme is failing to have the promised trickle down economic effect, is pricing out the Maltese from the property rental market and is attracting applicants from jurisdictions having…
From candidate to MEP: Public discussion with the EP President and MEPs
Malta’s MEPs elected in the June European elections had the first public exchange together in an open discussion organised by the European Parliament Liaison Office in Malta this morning, in…
Another missed opportunity for Malta’s middle class
The recent budget announcement, touted as a “game-changer” for the Maltese middle class, appears to have been more hype than substance. Prime Ministerial promises to ease the tax burden on…
Are you ready to take up a career in healthcare?
Are you considering becoming a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, physiotherapist, or exploring another role in healthcare? If you are interested and want to learn more, you should visit the Health Careers…
Watch: UHM’s reaction to the 2025 Budget
UHM Voice of the Workers notes that in the 2025 Budget, the Government has resisted calls to stop taxing the Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) increase while also raising the…
Malta’s fertility crisis: a symptom of a deeper malaise
Malta is facing a demographic crisis that is increasingly difficult to ignore. According to recent data from the European Commission, Malta’s fertility rate stands at a staggering , the lowest…
One in seven had their grievance upheld by the Ombudsman
In 2024, one in every seven aggrieved parties who sought redress before the Office of the Ombudsman had their case upheld, while one in every five had their case resolved…
Investigation into missing unaccompanied child migrants wins the 2024 Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize for Journalism
Lost in Europe won the 2024 Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize for Journalism for its investigation into the disappearance of over 50 000 unaccompanied child migrants. The fourth edition of the…
2024 Sakharov Prize finalists shortlisted by MEPs
Members of Parliament’s Foreign Affairs and Development committees have chosen the three finalists for the 2024 Sakharov Prize in a vote on Thursday. Following the secret ballot, MEPs selected the…
Survey aims to gauge household spending power
An important survey gauging the spending power of Maltese households which will also impact the cost of living adjustment (COLA) has been launched. The 2024 Household Budgetary Survey, as it…