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Further evidence of an institutional collapse
The public inquiry into the tragedy of Jean Paul Sofia reiterated the serious institutional deficiencies and the lax enforcement of existing regulations. The conclusions echoed those of the magisterial inquiry…
EU Anti-Money Laundering Authority will be based in Frankfurt
In a joint vote, MEPs and EU ambassadors chose Frankfurt to host the EU’s central enforcer in the fight against dirty money, the Authority for Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the…
Traffic likely to get worse as more and more cars on the road
Traffic congestion is set to go from bad to worse as the number of licenced vehicles on Maltese roads has maintained its upward trend reaching a total of 438,567 by…
Addressing Malta’s concerns
A recent survey has shed light on the primary concerns the Maltese right now: inflation, the influx of foreigners, corruption, traffic congestion, and the booming construction industry. These issues are…
Getting all the facts on inflation
Economy Minister Silvio Schembri recently penned an opinion piece titled ‘Getting facts about inflation right’. This was meant to highlight government’s Stabbiltà scheme, whereby there have been price reductions 15…
Pot hole compensation: A rarity in Gozo
Though the state of the roads on the sister island leaves much to be desired, seeking compensation does not seem to be an option as only a handful of claims…
Stricter rules to ensure children’s toys are safe
The new rules aim to decrease the number of unsafe toys sold in the EU single market and protect children better from toy-related risks. The Internal Market and Consumer Protection…
Malta’s minimum wage stuck in 12th place
Despite a significant annual increase in 2024, Malta’s minimum wage remained stuck in 12th place in the EU league table comprising 22 countries. Austria, Denmark, Finland, Italy and Sweden are…
The free bus service initiative – has it really worked?
Since October 2022, taxpayers have shouldered a significant financial burden, amounting to €32 million, to make bus services free of charge. The rationale behind this decision was sound: to incentivize…
European Parliament wants to end impunity of reckless driving
Serious traffic offences, such as excessive speeding or drink driving, should lead to EU-wide driving disqualifications, said MEPs on Tuesday. Currently, if a driver loses their licence following a traffic…