Author: Hot Malta

New Service Eases Life for Elderly Diabetics in Malta Every day, an estimated 40,000 people in Malta are living with diabetes, and many of them are elderly. Picture a warm sunlit morning in Valletta where an elderly gentleman, Mr. Giovanni, struggles to measure his blood sugar. He has lived alone since his wife passed away,…

The Tug of War: A Damaged Russian Tanker Headed to Libya As the sun glimmers off the azure waters of the Mediterranean, a large Russian tanker, once vibrant with the rhythm of trade, now drifts under the watchful gaze of tugboats. This vessel, heavily damaged and adrift, has recently drawn attention as it makes its…

A Lifeline for Malta’s Elderly Diabetes Patients On a sunny Tuesday morning in Valletta, Mrs. Agatha Borg sat by her window, checking her blood sugar levels while flipping through a brochure that promised a new home service tailored specifically for elderly diabetes patients. With diabetes affecting nearly 10% of Malta’s population, many seniors like Mrs….

A Troubling Scene in the Mediterranean Just off the coast of Malta, the sight of a damaged Russian tanker being towed toward Libya has raised eyebrows and concerns across the region. The vessel, which has been left adrift after sustaining damage, is now catching the attention of maritime authorities and local residents alike. For many,…

The Rising Tide of Scams in Malta Have you ever received a call from someone claiming to be from your bank, asking for your personal information? If so, you’re not alone. Scams are becoming increasingly common in Malta, and it’s not just a phenomenon affecting the elderly or the tech-illiterate. In fact, recent statistics indicate…