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Parliament targets the unsustainable fishing practices of non-EU countries
Parliament endorsed clearer rules to identify non-EU countries that allow the unsustainable fishing of fish stocks shared with the EU. With 681 votes in favour, 4 against, and 4 abstentions,…
Package travel: better protection against bankruptcy and unforeseen events
The Consumer Protection Committee adopted updated rules on package travel to clarify the rights of travellers when their journey is affected by unforeseen circumstances. The Internal Market and Consumer Protection…
Malta’s summer grid test
As Maltese households prepare for the inevitable rise in temperatures this summer, a dark cloud still hangs over the island: the lingering memory of last year’s rolling blackouts. Between June…
Low qualification jobs set to vanish in a decade – CEDEFOP Report
Malta’s labour market is gearing up for a dramatic shift: those with low qualifications will all but vanish, underscoring a clear message—Malta’s future economy will reward skills. According to the…
Transport MEPs seek to reinforce passenger rights
Transport and Tourism Committee proposed changes to EU passenger rights rules by 38 votes to two and two abstentions to close enforcement gaps and make sure passengers are better aware of their…
Post-paid mobile plans surge as fibre and IPTV adoption accelerate
Malta’s digital communications landscape continues to evolve rapidly, with strong growth recorded across mobile telephony, broadband, and television services — while traditional fixed-line and postal services face ongoing decline. The…
A much‑needed step, but plenty of questions remain
Government’s announcement that a pilot scheme will begin on 1 July, offering door‑to‑door collection of beverage containers for those aged 60 plus and blue badge holders in 20 localities, is a…
Fight against child sexual abuse: updated rules to address new technologies
MEPs backed an update to EU-wide definitions of the crimes linked to child sexual abuse (CSA) and exploitation. The proposal is designed to adapt legislation to new technologies, for example…
Where are Malta’s skilled tradespeople?
In recent years, Malta has witnessed a sharp decline in the number of locals pursuing traditional trades such as tailoring, tiling, masonry, tile-making, and filigree. Construction sites today are almost…
Decrease of 421 job vacancies in the first three months
In the first three months of this year, job vacancies dropped by 421 when compared to the corresponding period of 2024. The sectors with the most job openings were wholesale…