Malta

Only 32% of Maltese think that the national authorities are prepared to respond to natural disasters triggered by climate change; 44% think the EU is prepared

The country will formally apply to join the OECD, Prime Minister Robert Abela told ambassadors, both increase the country's contribution to international politics, ant to help promote the interests of small states

Malta's 11 asphalt plants should be regulated by environmental authorities, according to the ombudsman, who looked into the matter after residents of Iklin complained about 'toxic fumes' emitted by an asphalt factory for years

The application fee for a new Tallinja card will be waived until the end of February, allowing those who do not have a card to apply for one free of charge and start benefiting from free public transport services

Marsascala-based Jacob's Brew Cafe has raised over €4.000 for 'Project Revamp', an initiative undertaken by the NGO Survivors Malta, the beneficiary, which has seen to the outdoor terraces of the Sir Anthony Mamo Oncology Centre being redeveloped

Pledges for property sales in Malta increased by 9% in 2023 reaching €4,6 billion according to the Malta Development Association, which called 2023 'the second best year ever' for the domestic property market

Malta's largest annual charity telethon, L-Istrina, started at noon yesterday and by 7;15pm €3 million had already been raised, raising funds for the Malta Community Chest Fund Foundation

Three new day care centres are in operation in Bormla, Birgu and Kalkara, providing recreational space for the elderly in the community to meet and stay active

The inflation subsidy introduced last year for vulnerable households will reach 95.000 households this year, more than double the number of beneficiaries in 2022

A new national airline will make its first flight on 31 March next year, replacing the current national airline, which will make its last flight on 30 March; the government plans a partial privatisation of the new airline