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Inflation creeping back
The latest Retail Price Index (RPI) for April shows inflation climbing to , confirming that price pressures are once again tightening their grip on Maltese households. While this may appear…
OHSA helpline hailed as a ‘significant advancement’
A newly set-up dedicated helpline by the occupational watchdog has been hailed as a “significant advancement” in the wake of a significant increase in the number of interactions with the…
President Metsola calls to “re-launch Europe as a global power”
In a keynote speech at the event “Europe at the crossroads” on Tuesday, Parliament President Metsola outlined her vision for a smarter, stronger and safer Europe. The President argued that…
A call to disarm words
In a world saturated with noise, conflict, and digital outrage, the first major message of Pope Leo XIV cuts through with striking clarity: Disarm words, and we will help disarm…
329 non-EU nationals got Maltese citizenship through passport scheme in 2023
In 2023, 329 non-EU citizens acquired a Maltese passport through the passport scheme with the total contributions amounting to € million. These details were divulged by the regulator of this…
MEPs call for bolder EU action on water resilience
Parliament adopted its recommendations for the European Water Resilience Strategy, expected from the Commission before summer 2025. In their report, adopted with 470 votes in favour, 81 against and 92…
Are we forgetting the lessons of war?
Eighty years ago, the guns finally fell silent across the European continent. On May 8, 1945, the Allied powers declared victory in Europe, marking the end of the most devastating…
Workers’ day – a time to celebrate, reflect, and demand more
As May 1 approaches, workers and their conditions temporarily take centre stage. Political parties organise rallies and events, the media runs features on employment, and promises about improved quality of…
Population spike coincided with sharper decline in property affordability
The affordability of property in the Maltese Islands has been consistently in decline for the last 50 years, but the situation took a turn for the worse in the last…
9th May is Europe Day – here’s what’s on in Malta and Gozo
Europe Day, celebrated annually on the 9th May, marks the anniversary of the Schuman Declaration, a vision for peace and unity in post-war Europe. The European Parliament Office in Malta…