Europe Malta More patients die from stroke in Malta than in the EU average, Mater Dei Hospital's neuroscience department reported and highlighted the need for brain health initiatives to improve outcomes and reduce the number of deaths
Europe Malta The Oceanography Malta research group at the University of Malta has launched a new app, ANDROMEDA, to help spread awareness about the problem of microplastics in the sea; it focuses on the collection, analysis and monitoring of microplastics
Europe Malta Plastic bags have replaced the pipes in a new drip irrigation system in the municipality of Zebbug; each PVC bag contains over 70 litres of water that drips slowly into the ground over 8-10 hours
Europe Malta A new government agency, Real Estate Market Agency, will regulate the real estate market and protect real estate agents, real estate consultants and brokers, and also create standards for brokerage and related services
Europe Malta Transport Malta defended its decision to introduce a geofencing system, stating that it is already legislated, responding to criticism from taxi companies; the aim is to improve traffic flow and safety
Europe Malta For European Testing Week, artist Emma Grima collaborated with Checkpoint Malta to campaign We Are Positive, with an art installation in which the Love Monument was covered with 600 boxes of HIV self-testing kits to encourage people to get tested
Europe Malta The country could see an additional 483 hotels built on the island, or a 70% increase in hotel rooms, if all the pipeline tourism projects come to fruition
Europe Malta A project to extend the Patri Spiteri Donat garden in San Ġwann inaugurated by the government this week was criticised online for lack of greenery and the presence of concrete
Europe Malta Students protested in front of court to express their anger at PM Abela's comments against the judiciary, in particular against magistrate Gabriella Vella who was overseeing the judicial enquiry into the sale of three hospitals to Vitals Global Healthcare
Europe Malta Thousands of scouts and guides participated in their annual parade through the streets of Valletta
Europe Malta A consultation paper was launched on the Digital Education Strategy 2024-2030, linking to the National Education Strategy 2023-2030
Europe Malta Many pet owners can no longer afford to care for their dogs and cats, and sanctuaries have seen a "massive increase" in requests for re-homing; animal rights activist Romina Frendo described the situation as "a nightmare"
Europe Malta The Malta Employers' Association has opposed the proposed compulsory membership in trade unions, supported in particular by the General Workers' Union