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"

The Nationalist Party requested to extend the outpatient chemotherapy service, which allows chemotherapy to be carried out at home without having to go to hospital, to all types of cancer wherever possible

Over 55.000 people own more than one vehicle, according to data presented in parliament, of which 10.000 own three and over 1.000 own four; data exclude vehicles such as motorbikes and other two-wheelers

The delay in the reopening of the Ta' Qali animal hospital is jeopardising the veterinary course that is due to start this academic year; animal hospital was closed last year after some of the machines suffered extensive damage due to a power surge

Nature Trust- FEE Malta, major environment protection actor, is facing financial challenges after a building contractor claimed over €200.000 in damages and froze the NGO's assets with an attachment order