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Greed, respect and traditions
The Holy Week procession in Valletta this year stoked controversy amid a raft of complaints about some entertainment and catering outlets located along the route, which, detracted the solemnity of…
Gender pay gap: Parliament adopts new rules on binding pay-transparency measures
New legislation will require EU companies to disclose information that makes it easier for employees to compare salaries and to expose existing gender pay gaps. Under the rules -adopted by…
Close to 900 traffic tickets issues daily in 2021
Close to 900 traffic-related contraventions were issued daily in 2021, mostly for parking-related offences, contravening carriageway markings and illegal use of priority lanes. The figure, which is a significant increase…
Looking up to the ruling political class
Rosianne Cutajar’s resignation from the Labour Party’s parliamentary group is the latest case whereby our ruling political class has made headlines for the wrong reasons. Her departure - albeit she…
Parliament marks 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement
MEPs commemorated the 25th anniversary of the Belfast Good Friday Agreement, which brought 30 years of violent conflict in Northern Ireland to an end. Opening the commemorative ceremony, European Parliament…
Narrowing of Għadira Bay Road fuels controversy
Infrastructure Malta says ‘road ’ was necessary to make it safe for pedestrians Gozo ferry users, boathouse owners and beachgoers are up in arms over the Għadira Bay project as…
Road works in Malta: a never ending story
In recent years millions have been spent to upgrade the road network to cope with the sharp rise in population. A quick tour around the island is enough to get…
Traffic gridlock. What can be done?
Recently, some experts insisted that the only way forward to address Malta's traffic congestion is taxation, higher fuel prices and parking fees. However, UHM Voice of the Workers believes that…
Adequate and Minimum Wage Directive – The way forward
The EU Directive on Adequate Minimum Wages aims to boost collective bargaining coverage in countries like Malta where this rate is below 80% of the workforce. Though to date there…
Metsola to European Council: We are strongest when we act together
“We need to strengthen our solidarity with Ukraine, and boost Europe’s investments and competitiveness”, said European Parliament President Roberta Metsola at the European Council. On Ukraine: “We must keep pushing for…