1.65 Million Sea Passengers Between Malta-Gozo In 2024 Q3

1.65 Million Sea Passengers Between Malta-Gozo In 2024 Q3
Jan 23 2025 Share

Sea transport between Malta and Gozo saw notable increases in trips, vehicles, and passengers during the fourth quarter of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023.

Between October and December 2024, 11,463 trips carried 1,655,197 passengers.

October was the busiest month, accounting for 34.5% of trips (3,949) and 37% of passengers (519,888).

While passenger numbers on the Mġarr-Ċirkewwa route decreased slightly by 2.4% to 1,406,265, vehicle traffic rose by 1.3%, totalling 507,089.

Trips increased by 6.4%, reaching 9,059, with October registering the highest number (3,083).

Passenger traffic from Mġarr was busiest on weekends, while Ċirkewwa traffic peaked on Fridays and Saturdays.

Fast ferry services also experienced significant growth. In the fourth quarter, 2,404 trips carried 248,932 passengers, marking increases of 43.8% in trips and 44.6% in passengers compared to the same period in 2023.

October alone accounted for 866 trips and 111,503 passengers, the highest for the quarter.

For the full year 2024, total sea transport trips rose by 5.8% (2,428 trips), vehicle movements increased by 2.3% (47,314), and passengers grew by 4.5% (296,596).

August was the peak month, recording 4,099 trips, 205,246 vehicles, and 698,310 passengers.

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CPD Malta Train In Earthquake Simulation

CPD Malta Train In Earthquake Simulation
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The Civil Protection Malta shared photos of their most recent Earthquake Simulation at Fort Campbell, Selmun.

The officers engaged in an intense simulation of such a natural disaster to prepare the disciplined forces for such a situation.

With experienced members on site along with newer recruits, the team had to put all their collective training and knowledge to ensure the safety and success of the missions.

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Local Shares Document Of Malta’s Population In 1800

Local Shares Document Of Malta's Population In 1800
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Local entrepreneur Clive Demicoli shared a document that purports to be from the 1800s, detailing the population of Malta.

The document claims that there were 80,196 people living in Malta, whereas there were 12,815 living in Gozo. This adds up to a total of 93,011.

Valletta and Floriana reportedly had upwards of 24,000 people living there, with areas like Vittoriosa and Senglea boasting over 3,000 and 4,200 respectively.

The document also highlights the names of localities as they were reportedly known, with Zurrieq being called ‘Zurrico’ and Birkirkara being called Birchircara.

According to reports from last year, Malta’s current population (by the end of 2022), stood at around 542,000.

A claim ran rampant in June of 2024 that Malta’s population had jumped to over 717,000, but Times of Malta shared NSO statistics that show a more generous estimate at around 540,000.

Still, that’s a long distance from 540,000 – a difference of over 446,000!

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Epic Reconfirmed As Malta’s Fastest Mobile Network By Ookla® For The Second Time.

Jan 23 2025 Share

Epic reconfirmed as Malta’s fastest mobile network by Ookla® for the second 

time. 

Named Maltas Fastest and Best Mobile Network by Ookla®, further 

solidifying its leadership in telecommunications. 

Recognised for delivering ultra-fast, reliable, and innovative mobile network 

solutions across Malta. 

Epic continues to stand at the top of telecommunications in Malta, with Ookla®, a 

global leader in connectivity intelligence and network insights, naming Epic the 

Fastest Mobile Network in Malta for Q3–Q4 2024. 

To determine this award, Ookla analysed consumer-initiated tests taken on 

Speedtest® using modern devices across all major operators in the country. The 

results of the analysis by Ookla confirm that Epic achieved the fastest overall mobile 

speeds in Malta during this period, and further highlight Epic’s commitment to 

providing consumers with an epic communication experience through innovative 

solutions, continuous evolution, and a dedication to excellence. 

Epic CEO Pierre Etienne Cizeron said “We are immensely proud to be named the 

Fastest and Best Mobile Network in Malta by Ookla, a global authority in network 

performance analysis. These accolades confirm the technological excellence and 

quality of our networks and reinforce Epic’s position as a leader in 

telecommunications in Malta,” he stated. 

“Our investments in Malta’s telecommunications infrastructure reflect our long-term 

strategic vision to support the country’s growth. We remain committed to upgrading 

and innovating to meet the evolving needs of our customers,” he continued. “These 

awards are a testament to the trust our customers place in us and the dedication of 

our incredible team, whose hard work and commitment have propelled Epic to the 

top once again.” 

  

“After conducting an in-depth analysis of consumer-initiated tests taken with 

Speedtest, Epic has been named the Fastest and Best Mobile Network in Malta by 

Ookla’s Speedtest Awards,” said Stephen Bye, President and CEO of Ookla, a 

division of Ziff Davis. “This prestigious award is given to mobile network operators 

that demonstrate exceptional speed and performance in comparison to other major 

mobile networks in their market for Q3-Q4 2024. We are thrilled to acknowledge Epic 

for this achievement, which is the result of their unwavering focus on delivering a 

superior network experience to their customers." 

  

The Speedtest Awards for top providers in speed are determined using a Speed 

Score™ that incorporates a measure of each provider’s download and upload speed 

to rank network speed performance. Tests used to calculate the Speed Score 

exclusively come from “modern devices,” which are devices capable of connecting to 

the market’s fastest generally available technology. Epic’s Speed Score during the 

award period was 128.33. 

With these prestigious awards, Epic reinforces its position as the leading 

telecommunications provider in Malta, continuing to set new benchmarks in network 

performance and customer experience and satisfaction. 

  

About Epic:

Epic Communications Ltd is one of the largest telecommunication providers in Malta and 

Cyprus. It provides integrated mobile and fixed telephony, internet, television service, and 

specialised ICT Business solutions as well as services for the Maritime industry. 

  

The company has invested €40 million to build the strongest mobile network with wider 

coverage, superfast speeds, and technology which is generations ahead; ensuring a quantum 

leap into Malta’s digital future to help businesses and consumers unlock their full potential. 

This is further complemented with the launch of Malta’s Fastest Fibre network with 

download speeds reaching 2000Mbps. At the beginning of 2024 Epic Malta was named 

Malta fastest mobile network by the Ookla® Speedtest Awards, global leaders in connectivity 

intelligence. 

Epic is a member of a dynamic European telecoms’ family, which comprises telecom 

providers operating in France, Italy, Poland, Switzerland, Ireland, Monaco, and Cyprus.   

 

About Ookla:

Ookla is a global leader in connectivity intelligence that provides consumers, 

businesses, and other organizations with data-driven insights to improve networks 

  and connected experiences. We help our customers efficiently solve their biggest 

connectivity challenges and drive forward innovation. 

Ookla is a division of Ziff Davis (NASDAQ: ZD), a vertically focused digital media and 

internet company whose portfolio includes leading brands in technology, 

entertainment, shopping, health, cybersecurity, and martech. Ookla’s world- 

renowned brands include Speedtest®, Downdetector®, Ekahau®, RootMetrics®, 

and more. 

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