Finance Minister Clyde Caruana has outlined a new proposal by the Labour Party that would see workers receive a €1,000 annual payment. In an explainer, Caruana said the measure is aimed at directly supporting workers while continuing to reduce their tax burden. “Because today we have many people who have entered and succeeded in the Maltese and Gozitan
he Nationalist Party has proposed new measures aimed at making energy costs fairer for families and individuals. The party noted that changing lifestyles, including remote work and the use of cleaner technologies, are increasing electricity consumption in households. It said policy should support these choices rather than penalise people for going
The Nationalist Party has pledged to reduce energy bills directly, without bureaucracy or complex systems. The party said savings should be automatic and clearly visible in people’s bills, rather than dependent on complicated formulas. It added that the aim is to deliver practical cost of living relief through tangible reductions in energy expenses
On the sixth day of the campaign, the two main leaders adopted notably different tones, even as they circled similar voter concerns. Prime Minister Robert Abela projected caution and continuity, deliberately pushing back against a narrative of inevitability, while Nationalist leader Alex Borg sharpened contrast by shifting focus toward energy costs
The Nationalist Party has unveiled a wide-ranging health proposal centred around a brand new National Health Park in Selmun and Fort Campbell, aimed at transforming how healthcare is delivered in Malta. The plan marks a shift away from a system focused mainly on treatment, towards one that prioritises prevention, rehabilitation and healthier lifestyles
The Ramblers' Association of Malta has won a "landmark" Court battle over a Baħrija footpath leading to Blata tal-Melh, with the Court of Appeal ruling that public use, and not ownership, determines whether a pathway remains accessible to the public, effectively safeguarding the right of way. In a statement Monday, the association said that it had
The Ministry for Transport, Infrastructure and Public Works said that 1,000 road interventions have been completed across Malta over the past two years, describing it as a key step in strengthening the country's infrastructure. In a statement, the Ministry said that the works, carried out by Infrastructure Malta, ranged from large-scale projects involving
Marcus Thuram scored one goal. Lautaro Martinez set up another. The two players who have been at the heart of Inter Milan's success in recent seasons carried the club to the Italian league soccer title with a 2-0 victory over visiting Parma on Sunday. Inter, which needed only a draw to secure the trophy, moved an unassailable 12 points clear of 2025
Prime Minister Robert Abela on Monday defended the first-time buyer schemes proposed as part of the Labour Party's electoral pledges, addressing claims that they would drive up inflation. At a Labour Party conference, a journalist from The Malta Independent pointed out that, since the Prime Minister announced additional assistance measures last week,
The Malta Employers Association has urged political parties to exercise restraint and realism in their electoral pledges, warning against a campaign dynamic driven by competitive promises that may prove unsustainable in the long term. In a statement issued during the ongoing election campaign, the association said it had already cautioned parties against
