A 75 year old man resident of Ħaz-Zebbug was injured after he fell off a ladder as he worked in a field in Wied il-Hesri, Siggiewi.
Police were informed of the accident at around 2030hrs.
A medical team were called on site along with Civil Protection officials, with an ambulance taking the man to Mater Dei.
He was later certified to have suffered serious injuries.
An inquiry has been opened and investigations are ongoing.
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Malta welcomed a record 3.56 million tourists in 2024, marking a 19.5% increase over 2023.
Total tourist expenditure reached €3.3 billion, up 23.1% from €2.7 billion in 2023, with an average spend of €924 per visitor. Despite shorter stays, spending levels remained stable.
Malta outperformed Europe’s overall tourism growth, which was 5% over 2023 and just 1% over 2019. The country also led the Southern Mediterranean in tourism revenue growth, with a 22% rise in export revenue.
The UK remained Malta’s top inbound market, followed by Italy. The strongest growth came from Poland (+58.3%), Hungary (+35.6%), the Netherlands (+34.0%), and the UK (+30.6%). Total guest nights rose 13% to nearly 23 million, although the average stay declined from 6.8 to 6.4 nights.
The figures were announced at the 2025 Malta National Tourism Conference, attended by key government and industry stakeholders.
Malta Tourism Authority (MTA) officials credited strategic planning and investment for the strong results.
MTA CEO Carlo Micallef emphasised Malta’s ability to attract high-value visitors, while Chairman Dr. Charles Mangion highlighted the focus on sustainable, long-term tourism growth. Malta continues to strengthen its position as a leading Mediterranean destination.
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Charles Ahar, a cinematographer who slipped and fell during the last contestant, Stefan Galea’s, performance at the Malta Eurovision Song Contest final, took to social media to open about up the ordeal.
Posting the clip of the accident and an image of his leg as it heals, Ahar wrote:
‘Last Saturday, I faced an unexpected setback. Accidents can happen to anyone, and while it was tough, I refuse to let it define me.’
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‘The journey I’ve built over the years is a testament to my determination, and this setback won’t change that. The path to recovery is never easy, but it’s the experiences and lessons along the way that shape who we are.’
The video shows Ahar continuing on – sticking to old adage ‘the show must go on’.
We wish you a speedy recovery Charles!
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24 members of the maritime squadron have earned their master’s qualification posted by Armed Forces of Malta (AFM).
The ceremony took place at the Maritime Squadron base, the Commanding Officer of the Squadron awarded the BI Master’s qualification badge to all successful candidates.
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