Tag: Malta
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Malta’s asthma burden remains high by European standards: latest prevalence statistics yet to be published
Malta’s prevailing asthma rates remain above the European average as the country is currently covered by a substantial cloud of Saharan dust, pushing concentrations of PM10 particulate matter higher across the islands. The latest published European Health Interview Survey for Malta found that 6% of people aged 15 and over had suffered from asthma during…
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Malta covered in Saharan dust as temperatures soar to 36°C and feel like 43°C
Malta has been covered by a large cloud of Saharan dust this morning as temperatures continue to soar during another intense spell of summer heat. The dust cloud, originating from North Africa, stretches from the western Mediterranean and the Balearic Islands towards Malta, according to satellite data from EUMETSAT. The phenomenon has left the Maltese…
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Slovenia blocks EU’s condemnation against Israel’s E1 Settlement Plan
The EU Observer has reported that, Slovenia has vetoed an official EU condemnation against Israel’s E1 settlement plan in Jerusalem, compelling the EU to issue the statement only on behalf of the EU’s High Representative Kaja Kallas. The statement was subsequently released by the EU’s External Actions Service and can be found here. Malta has…
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Ukraine’s Foreign Minister lauds Malta’s support on sanctions and vessels monitoring
Malta’s Foreign Minister Chris Fearne held a phone call with his Ukrainian counterpart Andrii Sybiha following Ukraine’s independence day commemorations on Tuesday. According to statements from both ministers, the parties discussed Malta’s role in facilitating the Global Centre for Maritime Sanctions and its contribution to monitor the Russian shadow fleet in the Mediterranean Sea. The…
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Malta joins European countries in condemnation of Israel’s E1 settlement plan in Jerusalem
Malta has joined other European countries including France, Spain and Britain over opposition to Israel’s E1 settlement plan in Jerusalem. Foreign Affairs Minister Chris Fearne met with the Ambassador of Palestine to Malta, Fadi Hanania, to convey Malta’s position. Israel has opened tenders for construction in the strategically important E1 area between East Jerusalem and…
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Ukrainian community in Malta celebrates Independence Day
The Ukrainian community in Malta celebrated the 35th anniversary of Ukraine’s independence yesterday with a march in Sliema. The event coincided with demonstrations and commemorations across Europe, as well as a ceremony in Kyiv attended by European leaders, including British Prime Minister Andy Burnham. Ukrainians in Malta held placards demanding the release of Ukrainian prisoners…
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20 heat-induced deaths recorded in Malta during 20th-26th July – Momentum demands more information
Following a Freedom of Information request by Momentum, the Health Ministry confirmed that 20 deaths recorded between 20 and 26 July were directly or indirectly related to the extreme heat. Momentum, however, is demanding information on the localities where the deaths occurred, which the Health Ministry declined to provide through the FOI request. Momentum is…
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Inflation continues running higher in Malta as food and housing prices keep rising
According to the latest Retail Price Index figures by the NSO, the annual rate of inflation increased from 2.5% to 2.7% between June and July. The 12-month moving average stood at 2.6%. Food prices also continued going persistently higher. The Food Index made the largest contribution to the overall inflation rate, adding 0.59 percentage points,…
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Hotels accommodate majority of Malta’s tourists as four-star establishments dominate market
Four-star hotels remained by far the most popular form of collective tourist accommodation in Malta during the second quarter of 2026, accounting for 48.2% of all guest nights, according to the latest figures published by the National Statistics Office. Between April and June, 857,857 guests stayed in hotels and other collective accommodation establishments, an increase…
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Resilience and near misses mark Malta’s second day at the Mediterranean Games
Malta’s athletes continued their campaign at the Mediterranean Games on Sunday, with competitors taking part in taekwondo, bocce, shooting and wrestling. It was a day of mixed fortunes for Team Malta, featuring hard-fought contests against experienced international opponents, a narrow near miss in the shooting competition and valuable experience for some of Malta’s younger athletes…
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Industrial turonover in Europe increased by 2.9% in 2025: remains subdued in Malta
Industrial production in the European Union rebounded in 2025, with the value of sold production increasing by 2.9% in real terms compared with the previous year, according to the latest figures released by Eurostat. The increase was the first recorded since 2022, following two consecutive years of decline. EU industrial production fell by 1.5% in…
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Crisis in Maltese water polo as chairman of sports integrity authority kicks back on holiday
There is currently a crisis engulfing Maltese water polo, involving a series of allegations concerning illegal betting, match-fixing and political interference. Earlier this year, an investigation identified suspicious betting activity involving members of the national team and individuals connected to local clubs. The subsequent international investigation found no evidence of match manipulation or match-fixing, but…
