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25.2% Of Under 18s In Malta Were At Risk Of Poverty In 2023

25.2% Of Under 18s In Malta Were At Risk Of Poverty In 2023
Feb 21 2025 Share

In 2023, the number of individuals under 18 at risk of poverty and social exclusion in Malta increased by 2.1% compared to 2022, with the situation for young adults aged 18 to 24 worsening even more, showing a 3.3% rise.

Additionally, the number of unemployed individuals aged 18 to 64 at risk of poverty grew by 7.4%, while the rate for working men slightly decreased but rose by 1.3% for women.

Housing affordability remains a significant concern. The proportion of household income spent on housing costs surged from 2.9% in 2022 to 6% in 2023.

Property prices also rose, with the average price climbing from €209,000 in 2022 to €228,000 in 2023, while rental prices increased sharply by 38.3%.

Although more students are completing primary and secondary education, the number of individuals finishing post-secondary education has declined slightly, especially among men. Meanwhile, the number of foreign workers in Malta has grown significantly, from around 62,000 to nearly 95,000 in 2023.

Malta’s poverty rate has dropped by 2.4% since 2015, and severe material deprivation has decreased from 20% to 8%.

To continue these improvements, the National Strategy Against Poverty and for Social Inclusion has been launched, with a goal to reduce poverty by a further 3.1% by 2030.

This strategy aims to foster inclusivity, provide equal access to opportunities, and offer support to prevent social exclusion.

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Local Barbers Work Outside Due To Planned Power Cut

Local Barbers Work Outside Due To Planned Power Cut
Feb 21 2025 Share

After a planned outage was announced for the 21st of February by Enemalta, local barbers took to the streets to continue their work.

The Barber team at Sharp Cutz Barber in Rabat decided to continue their day-to-day grind by taking their cuts outside!

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Christian Cassar, the owner of Sharp Cutz, posted a photo of them working out on the pavement, writing: ‘No electricity no problem.’

The power cut is part of the reinforcement works in various localities around Malta.

This work by Enemalta has already seen the placing of over 30 kilometres of new cables to reinforce the power supply of Maltese localities.

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Two Men Arrested After Lotto Booth Robbery & Getaway

Two Men Arrested After Lotto Booth Robbery & Getaway
Feb 21 2025 Share

Intensive investigations in relation to two robberies which took place on Tuesday evening at lotto booths in Birkirkara and Burmarrad led to the arrest of two men who were allegedly involved in the robberies.

Investigations showed that one of the men, identified as a Serbian national, allegedly entered the booths armed with a knife and committed the robbery.

The other man, a Syrian national, was waiting for him with a van.

After the van used was identified, the search continued and a vehicle was found parked outside a residence in St Paul’s Bay. This led to the arrest of the Syrian national in St Paul’s Bay and later the arrest of the Serbian national in Mosta.

The two men are being held in the Floriana lock up and an inquiry has been opened, with investigations continuing on.

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Tree Collapses In Triq Hompesch, Ħaż-Żabbar

Tree Collapses In Triq Hompesch, Ħaż-Żabbar
Feb 21 2025 Share

Transport Malta and Civil Protection Malta took to social media to announce that they are currently conducting an operation to clear the debris from a tree collapse in Ħaż-Żabbar.

The tree fell in Triq Hompesch, Ħaż-Żabbar, and authorities convened on site to clear the area and ensure resident safety.

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Commuters are urged to use alternative routes for the time being.

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