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Community Worker Scheme not reaching its objective – NAO
A scheme supposedly aimed to facilitate the entry into the labour market of long-term unemployed persons is failing to meet its objectives with less than 10% of the participants finding…
A new mentality for occupational health and safety
Twenty years ago, when Malta’s occupational health and safety watchdog was established, public perception was that this entity would be dealing with occupational hazards associated with the manufacturing industry, manual…
European Parliament declares Russia to be a state sponsor of terrorism
Following the atrocities carried out by Vladimir Putin’s regime against Ukrainian civilians, MEPs have recognised Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism. On Wednesday, Parliament adopted a resolution on the…
Fairness perceptions of the green transition
The European Green Deal sets out the strategy for the EU to become the first climate-neutral continent by 2050. Fairness and solidarity are an integral part of the EU’s green…
E-money cards take the lead in 2021
Use of e-money cards in Malta, such as Revolut, has reached an all-time high with the overall number of such cards issued exceeding traditional credit and debit cards banks. It…
Core principles must not be thrown under the bus
One of the cardinal principles which every trade union has at heart is that of equal pay for jobs of equal value. It was thus shocking when news broke that…
Nearly €720 million in EU help for natural disasters
MEPs approved nearly €720 million in EU Solidarity Fund aid following natural disasters in seven EU countries in 2021. The € million in aid from the European Union Solidarity Fund (EUSF) will…
European Year of Skills 2023
The green and digital transitions are opening new opportunities for people and the EU economy. Having the relevant skills empowers people to successfully navigate labour market changes and to fully…
MEPs back Croatia’s Schengen accession
In a report adopted with 534 in favour, 53 against, and 25 abstaining, the European Parliament approves of Croatia becoming a full member of the Schengen area. On 9 December…
Close to €60 million seized by the ARB in 2021
Close to €60 million of assets acquired through criminal means have frozen last year, marking an exponential rise to the € million seized in 2018. This figure was divulged in…