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Around 90 Women Per 100 Men In Malta

Around 90 Women Per 100 Men In Malta
May 24 2024 Share

According to new data published by Eurostat’s ‘Demography of Europe – 2024 edition, Malta is one of the EU’s countries wherein there are less women than men – approximately 90 women per 100 men.

In all EU countries except for Malta, Sweden, Luxembourg and Slovenia, men outnumbered women.

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‘On 1 January 2023, there were 229 million women and 219 million men in the EU. This corresponds to a ratio of 104.6 women per 100 men, which means that there were 4.6% more women than men.’

Malta also registered the highest decrease in the women to men ratio at 101.8 to 90.3 women per 100 men when compared to 20 years earlier on January 1st 2003.

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Less European People Are Getting Married

May 24 2024 Share

The number of marriages in the European Union has taken a dip in recent years according to Eurostat demographics.

The peak number of marriages came in 2007 when on average there was 5 marriages per 1,000 people in the EU. The number has dipped in recent years as two years ago in 2022 the whole European Union average sat at 4.2 marriages per 1000 people.

The number of marriages is also decreasing in Malta but is still higher than the 2022 European average as there 4.8 marriages per 1000 Maltese people.  The peak numbers in Malta were in the years 2012, 2015 and 2016 with there being an astonishing 6.7 marriages per 1000 Maltese people.

The importance of weddings and big weddings in Malta was clear to see as 2020, the year plagued by Covid-19, was the only year where the Maltese average (2.2) was lower than the European average (3.2). This means that Maltese couples opted to wait until the pandemic was over to be able to celebrate their weddings with friends and family rather than have a small service.

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Why Are There So Many Rodents Running Around Malta?

Why Are There So Many Rats Running Around Malta?
May 24 2024 Share

Speaking with MaltaDaily, Arnold Sciberras, a.k.a The Exterminator, explains why we are seeing so many rodents running around the streets of Malta.

Arnold explains that not only is there a lot of construction going on and waste and hygiene not being treated properly, but various feral animals are also being tossed outside.

Everything from chickens to feral cats to the aforementioned rodents as well as hornets and cockroaches is feasting on the rubbish left outside.

People tend to ignore chickens outside, Arnold said, but cause an uproar when they see rodents, despite both of them being considered pests.

If the situation is not handled by the relevant authorities as they had done in the past through various projects, the problem will only get worse as rodents move closer into urban areas.

Spotting more of them during the daylight implies that the rodents are getting more comfortable and are thus ‘abusing’ of their ability to flourish.

Arnold reassured listeners that the rodents will only attack if cornered, but warned that if they get overly comfortably they could start moving in on people to steal food.

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More Beaches Getting Ready For Malta’s Summer

May 24 2024 Share

Parliamentary Secretary for Public Cleanliness Glenn Bedingfield announced on his Facebook that extensive preparations are underway to ready several Maltese beaches, both sandy and rocky, for the upcoming summer season.

In collaboration with Clean Malta, proactive measures are being implemented to ensure a safe and enjoyable summer at Malta’s numerous beaches.

The organization is not only cleaning the beaches in advance of the summer but also installing new beach furniture and essential items such as ladders to enhance the experience for everyone.

Additional preparations will continue through the last week of May and into June to ensure the beaches are fully ready for another busy summer.

For those who want to join the effort or have suggestions for areas that need attention, Clean Malta offers a convenient way to get involved. You can use their app, Clean and Upkeep, to report locations that need cleaning. Simply send the pin location along with any relevant details to the Customer Care Unit via cleanandupkeep.gov.mt or call 1718.

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