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Food delivery service tops online commerce in Malta
Food delivery service has become the number one product acquired over the internet, with the second most popular purchases being clothes. This trend emerged from data published by the National…
“We cannot afford to depend on others to keep us safe”, Metsola tells EU leaders
At the European Council in Brussels, the European Parliament President reassured leaders that the EP can move quickly and efficiently to meet today’s unprecedented security challenges. “Too much is at…
Malta’s neutrality – It’s relevance right now
The recent tumultuous meeting between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House has sent ripples through the international community, prompting nations to reassess their foreign…
Decline in property affordability pushing down home ownership
As property prices keep soaring, the number of homeowners is declining, with a significant drop registered in just four years between 2017 and 2021. A report on household wealth published…
A stab in the back in the fight against drug trafficking
A breach of trust has shaken Malta’s security apparatus to its core. In a stunning episode that reads like a plot from a heist film, 200 kilograms of cannabis resin—valued…
One in four are dying of cancer
Cancer was responsible for a quarter of the deaths registered in Malta in 2023, which rate is in line with the respective rate for Western developed and high-income countries. This…
Joint statement on the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Three years ago Russia started its full-scale and illegal war of aggression against Ukraine. Russia’s brutal war deliberately targets civilian and critical infrastructure. The Ukrainian people have shown bravery in…
977 left with no power after failing to pay their bill
Close to a thousand people are currently without water and electricity supply after accumulating huge debts which in some cases exceeded €20,000 in pending bills. The matter was recently raised…
Cost of living and environment are the main concerns of young people in the EU
Rising prices and the cost of living are a concern for 40% of the 16-30 year-olds who took part in the latest Eurobarometer Youth Survey . One third of respondents said they…
Have we learnt our lesson or not?
Malta’s latest performance in Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index is not just a statistic—it is a warning shot across our nation’s bow. Scoring a mere 46 out of 100, Malta…