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Malta Speaks: September 9 Letters to the Editor Reveal a Nation at a Crossroads
Letters to the editor – September 9, 2025: Valletta post-box overflows with summer’s hopes and island frustrations By Sarah Micallef | Hot Malta The wrought-iron post-box outside the Times of Malta building in Valletta was so stuffed this morning that a postal worker had to prop the lid open with a half-eaten pastizz. Inside, 187…
Malta’s Budget 2026 Introduces Baby Bonus to Support Families and Boost Birth Rate
In a landmark move aimed at supporting families and boosting the birth rate, Malta’s Budget 2026 has introduced a baby bonus initiative, offering €1,500 for a family’s second child and €2,000 for the third. This financial incentive is a significant step in addressing the demographic challenges facing the nation, where the birth rate has been…
Malta Celebrates Historic Achievement: Early School Leaving Rates Plunge to Record Low 8.2%
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Graffiti Artists Challenge Paceville Tower Expansion: A Call for Community Preservation
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