Malta has recorded its third consecutive precipitation year with below-average rainfall, according to data from the Meteorological Office. A total of 443.5mm of rain was measured between September 2025 and August 2026, falling 101.8mm short of the climatic norm of 545.3mm. The past year was slightly drier than 2024-2025, when 457.8mm was recorded,
The average monthly basic salary for employees in Malta stood at €2,282 during the second quarter of 2026, according to new figures from the National Statistics Office. However, salaries varied significantly depending on occupation, ranging from an average of €1,412 for people in elementary occupations to €3,657 for managers. Financial and insurance
Yorgen Fenech's defence lawyers have issued a letter to the media in which they stated that it is "unacceptable that a practically unanimous verdict should be the subject of attack on the basis of malicious lies and fabrications." Fenech's lawyers said that an 8-1 jury verdict "deserves respect and is not to be undermined." The letter was sent to the
A hiker had to be rescued by sea after suffering a foot injury while walking through Wied Babu in Żurrieq on 8th September. Civil Protection Department rescuers from Stations 1, 5 and 8 responded to the incident, with teams from Stations 1 and 8 launching a search supported by drone operations. The injured person was eventually located, but the difficult
