Baby Boom! 4,321 Newborns Welcomed in Malta & Gozo in 2024

May 30 2025

During a recent Parliamentary Questions session, Finance Minister Clyde Caruana revealed that 4,321 babies were born in Malta and Gozo in 2024, a 2.8% increase compared to 4,204 births in 2023.

The figures were disclosed in response to a question by Nationalist MP Jerome Caruana Cilia.

While the number of newborns saw a modest rise, Caruana also noted that 4,181 people passed away in Malta during the same year.

The statistics offer a glimpse into Malta’s demographic trends, highlighting a slight natural population growth despite the close margin between births and deaths in 2024.

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Sasha Gatt Wins Second Gold GSSE 2025 Medal

May 30 2025

Swimmer Sasha Gatt has secured her second gold medal at the 2025 Games of the Small States of Europe, continuing her impressive run in the pool.

The 19-year-old clinched gold in the Women’s 400m Freestyle with a strong time of 4:17.52, adding to the gold she won earlier in the 800m Freestyle on the opening day of the competition.

Gatt’s latest victory brings Malta’s total gold medal tally at the GSSE to nine so far, contributing significantly to the national team’s overall success.

Already a two-time Olympian, Gatt represented Malta at both the Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 Olympic Games. In Paris, she was also honoured as one of Malta’s flag bearers, a testament to her status as one of the country’s top athletes.

This year’s success marks a major step forward for Gatt, who won four medals at the 2023 GSSEs hosted in Malta — three silvers and one bronze, but no gold.

Her current achievements in the 2025 edition highlight her growth and determination to reach new heights in her swimming career.

With more events still to come, Gatt could further add to her medal haul and strengthen Malta’s position on the medal table.

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4,181 People Passed Away In Malta In 2024

May 30 2025

In a recent parliamentary question, Opposition MP Jerome Caruana Cilia asked Finance Minister Clyde Caruana to provide data on the number of deaths recorded in Malta during the year 2024. The question also requested a breakdown between Maltese and foreign nationals.

Minister Caruana stated that provisional figures indicate a total of A total of 4,181 deaths were recorded among residents of Malta during the course of 2024.

3,943 were Maltese nationals while 238 were foreign nationals.

Minister clarified that the data refers to all deaths of persons residing in Malta and Gozo, regardless of their citizenship.

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Car Fire In Attard Quickly Contained By Civil Protection

May 30 2025

A vehicle caught fire late last night in Ħ’Attard, prompting a rapid response from emergency services. The incident occurred at around 10:30PM on Triq L-Imdina, near the Michael Attard Ltd. showroom.

The car involved was identified as a Pontiac Vibe, which was seen engulfed in flames. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.

Members of the Civil Protection Department arrived swiftly on the scene and managed to bring the fire under control, preventing further damage and ensuring public safety.

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