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€4.6M Ħal Luqa Accommodation In Advanced Completion Phase

€4.6M Ħal Luqa Accommodation In Advanced Completion Phase
Jun 27 2023 Share

During a visit to the social housing project in Wied il-Knejjes, Ħal Luqa, the Minister for Social and Affordable Housing, Roderick Galdes, explained that work on this project is in an advanced stage.

He noted that this project, which is divided into three blocks, is being carried out with an investment of €4.6 million and will provide decent and dignified roofs for approximately 48 families, as well as 66 parking spaces, within the community. 

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He explained that construction work began towards the end of 2021, and to date, more than 65% of the work has been completed. It was also mentioned that in recent days, work on electricity and water services in the second block of this project has been finalized.

The Minister emphasized that the project in Wied il-Knejjes is part of our overall portfolio of other projects around Malta and Gozo, and progress is also being made on them at a good pace. 

“In the field of social accommodation, we started with a fund of a few million, and today the investment has reached €43 million. We are committed to continuing our work to ensure that every individual has a decent and dignified roof,” concluded Minister Galdes.

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Unemployment At 2.8% In May 2023: Decline Of 0.1%

Unemployment At 2.8% In May 2023: Decline Of 0.1%
Jun 27 2023 Share

In May 2023, the unemployment rate was recorded at 2.8%, showing a decrease of 0.1 percentage points compared to the previous month and a decline of 0.3 percentage points compared to the same month last year.

During this period, the total number of unemployed individuals amounted to 8,322, with males and the 25 to 74 age group contributing significantly to the overall unemployment figures. Among them, 2,150 were classified as unemployed youths, while 6,173 were individuals between the ages of 25 and 74.

In terms of gender, the unemployment rate for males in May 2023 stood at 3.0%, experiencing a decrease of 0.1 percentage points compared to the previous month. Conversely, the unemployment rate for females was 2.5%, which dropped by 0.1 percentage points from April 2023.

Furthermore, the youth unemployment rate for individuals aged 15 to 24 decreased to 8.3%, whereas the unemployment rate for those between 25 and 74 years old stood at 2.2%, showing a decrease of 0.1 percentage points from April 2023.

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24th Maltese Dog Imnarja Show Edition A Success

24th Maltese Dog Imnarja Show Edition A Success
Jun 27 2023 Share

The Federation for Hunting and Conservation – Malta (FKNK), along with the Mnarja organisational committee within the Ministry for Agriculture, Fishing and Animal Rights, held a successful 24th edition of the Dog Show as part of the national celebrations. 

Over 65 participants took part in various categories in the biggest edition of the show, which celebrates the local breeds of Kelb ta’ Malta and Kelb tal-Fenek. 

The edition was judged by internationally acclaimed expert Jackie Stubbs in collaboration with the Malta Canine Society. 

During the showcase, two students sitting for a doctorate on the Hunting Dog breed started to analyse the information provided in the competition about the dog’s morphology. 

Here are the winners:

Best of Breed – Kelb tal-Kaċċa ta’ Malta – CIKKA – Salvu Galea
Best of Breed – Kelb tal-Fenek – NINU – Walther Ellul-Bonici

Best Puppy in Breed – Kelb tal-Kaċċa ta’ Malta – SWEET TINA – Magady Rouse Cutajar
Best Puppy in Breed – Kelb tal-Fenek – SCOOBY – Philip Farrugia 

Best Puppy in Show – Kelb tal-Kaċċa ta’ Malta – SWEET TINA – Magady Rouse Cutajar
Reserve Best Puppy in Show – Kelb tal-Fenek – SCOOBY – Philip Farrugia

Best in Show – Kelb tal-Kaċċa ta’ Malta – CIKKA – Salvu Galea
Reserve Best in Show – Kelb tal-Fenek – NINU – Walther Ellul-Bonici

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Roaches Season Is Officially Here

Roaches Season Is Officially Here
Jun 27 2023 Share

The Exterminator’s Arnold Sciberras took to social media to announce the beginning of cockroach season in Malta. 

‘When we say its the season… we really mean it’, wrote the Exterminator. 

‘A well established colony of American cockroach (Periplaneta americana a.k.a wirdiena ħamra) hits hard in a way that we have to do all it takes to control such an infestation.’ 

The video shows a massive invasion of the cockroaches, with some chilling in a sink and other creeping around a heap of items. 

Arnold, of course, seems pretty unfazed with the insects, snapping his fingers at them and sending them into a mini frenzy. 

What would you do in this situation? Well, not much as it’s the Exterminator who has you covered…

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