63 Year Old Man Hit By Car In Zurrieq Grievously Injured

Jan 15 2025

A 63 year old man resident of Zurrieq was taken to Mater Dei Hospital yesterday evening at around 1930hrs after he was injured in a traffic accident in Vjal il-Blue Grotto, Zurrieq.

Preliminary investigations showed that the man had been hit by a Citroen Saxo, being driven by a 19 year old man resident of Hal Luqa.

The man was given medical aid on site and transported to Mater Dei where he was certified as having suffered grievous injuries.

Investigations by police are still ongoing.

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Malta Once Again With 2nd Lowest Unemployment Rate In EU

Jan 14 2025

Malta, along with Poland, registered the second lowest unemployment rate in the EU, following only Czechia at 2.8%.

Germany registered the third lowest rate at 3.4%, whereas Spain registered the highest rate at 11.2%.

Greece and Finland registered the second and third highest rates at 9.6% and 8.7% respectively.

In November 2024, the euro area seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate was 6.3%, which is stable compared with October of last year.

‘The EU unemployment rate was 5.9% in November 2024, also stable compared with October 2024.’

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Improved Service With Direct Extensions On Freephone 153

Jan 14 2025

Did you know that 153 is the most dialled phone number in Malta?

153 is the freephone number for Servizz.gov, and it holds this title due to receiving around 863,000 calls in the past year alone.

To improve service, Servizz.gov has recently implemented direct extensions.

Now, when you call 153, you can immediately reach the specific service you need by entering the appropriate extension number.

This update significantly reduces wait times, meaning you’ll receive assistance much more quickly.

If you’re wondering which extension numbers are most commonly used, here are a few examples: tax services, social services, and many more.

Thanks to these changes, you can now enjoy faster and more efficient service when calling the freephone 153.

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PM Meets National Rugby League Team Malta Knights

Jan 14 2025

Yesterday, the Malta Knights national rugby league team had a significant meeting with Prime Minister Robert Abela at Castille.

Jean-Pierre Zarb, President of the Malta Rugby League (MRL) and vice-captain of the Malta Knights, expressed:

“This meeting with the Prime Minister is a major milestone for rugby league in Malta. It highlights the increasing recognition of our sport and its power to unite communities, inspire young athletes, and elevate Malta’s international profile.”

Anthony Micallef, Team Manager of the Malta Knights, shared his thoughts as well:

“As we celebrate 20 years of Maltese Rugby League, today’s meeting with the Prime Minister represents the dedication and effort of every supporter, player, and staff member who has been part of the Malta Knights journey, both past and present.”

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