**Aim is Not to Stop Car Buying, But to Reduce Car Use, Transport Minister Says** In a recent address to the Maltese public, Transport Minister Ian Borg emphasized that the government’s primary objective is not to discourage car ownership but to manage and reduce car usage on the island. This statement comes at a time…
### Traffic Costs Point Urgent Need for Mass Transport System – PN Valletta, Malta – The Nationalist Party (PN) has recently highlighted the pressing issue of traffic congestion in Malta, emphasizing that the economic and environmental costs associated with the current state of transportation necessitate the urgent implementation of a mass transport system. This call…
Malta’s Latest Budget: A Family-Focused Approach Courtesy of Zampa Partners In the latest budget announcement, the Maltese government has once again demonstrated its commitment to prioritising the needs of families. This year, the emphasis on family-friendly measures has been particularly notable, thanks to the strategic input from Zampa Partners, a local consultancy firm that has…
## Small and Medium Businesses Increasingly Worried About Quality of Life in Malta Malta, with its vibrant economy and thriving business community, has long been a beacon for entrepreneurs and investors. However, beneath the surface of this bustling island nation, a growing concern is emerging among small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) regarding the quality of…
**Traffic Overtakes Cost of Living to Become People’s Biggest Concern in Malta** In a surprising shift of priorities, Maltese residents are now more concerned about traffic congestion than the rising cost of living. This revelation comes from the latest polls conducted by local research firms, reflecting a growing frustration with the daily commute and its…
By 2050, Malta’s youngest citizens will be pushing 40, its pensioners will out-number under-15s two-to-one, and the sea lapping Valletta’s bastions could be 65 cm higher than it is today. “Vision 2050: goals for better lives”, adopted quietly by Parliament last month, is the island’s first long-term national strategy that dares to look beyond electoral…
No Hammering While We’re Having Ħobż: Momentum Wants Lunchtime & Weekend Peace Malta’s love affair with construction is almost as old as the honey-ring. Cranes slice the skyline like modern luzzus, and jackhammers provide the daily soundtrack from Mellieħa to Marsaxlokk. Yet, after months of local complaints and viral TikToks capturing drilling at 1 p.m….
