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Essential grocery items shopping list up by more than €20 in just two years
Basic grocery items for a household of four have gone up by over €20 in just two years, though there are signs that the rate o increase in the cost…
EU election campaign stresses importance of voting to protect democracy
Between 6 and 9 June 2024, more than 370 million people across 27 Member States are called to vote in the European elections. To further inform EU citizens and encourage…
20 years of EU membership: Achievements and inequalities
As Malta commemorates 20 years of EU accession, it is time to reflect on the journey travelled and the path forward. Two decades ago, Malta made a historic decision to…
‘The six Maltese MEPs must work together if they really want to safeguard Malta’s interest’
The six MEPs being elected of 8 June must work together and avoid partisan politics, because that is the only way the national interest can be safeguarded. European Parliament President…
Right to repair: Making repair easier and more appealing to consumers
The new rules reinforce the right to repair, aim to reduce waste and bolster the repair sector by making it easier and more cost-effective to repair goods. Parliament adopted the…
Construction fatalities: Malta’s persistent tragedy
Once again, we find ourselves mourning a tragic loss in Malta’s construction industry. The recent death of a 51-year-old Albanian man due to a roof collapse serves as a stark…
The Qbajjar Battery Saga: A collapse waiting to happen
Efforts to save a historic military fortification in Gozo are hitting a brick wall in the face of government’s procrastination to take action before it is too late. Known as…
A reflection on Eurobarometer findings
In recent months, the collective sentiment in Malta has been marred by a persistent sense of disquiet regarding the nation's trajectory. The latest Eurobarometer survey, encompassing the views of 506…
Geopolitical situation makes voting in European elections even more important
The European Parliament’s last Eurobarometer survey before the elections in June reveals awareness among citizens and concern for the current geopolitical context. This pre-electoral publication reveals a positive, upward trend…
Consumer confidence plunges as cost-of-living dents expectations
Consumer confidence in the Maltese Islands continued to decline as households expressed concern on their general financial outlook, the Central Bank has announced. This indicator measures the overall feeling with…