Europe Malta Out-of-pocket spending as a share of total healthcare expenditure in 2018 was 34,3% - the fourth highest percentage in the EU and more than double the EU average, an OECD report reveals, warning of the risk of a "two-tier system"
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
Europe Malta Valletta's Manoel Theater will become accessible to people with mobility impairments for the first time in its 300-year history after an elevator was installed to provide access to all floors of the historic Baroque-style theater