KM Malta Airlines Adds 30 Extra Flights for Christmas and New Year’s

Oct 30 2024

KM Malta Airlines has announced plans to operate 30 additional flights to and from Malta during the bustling Christmas and New Year period.

The airline will increase its schedule from December 21 to January 5 to meet the high demand for travel over the holidays, offering passengers more options to reach their destinations and welcome friends and family to Malta.

The extra flights will focus on popular European destinations, with ten additional flights planned for London, a top travel spot during the festive season. Vienna will see seven extra flights, while Paris will have six. Zurich, Munich, and Rome are also on the list, with Zurich receiving three extra flights and both Munich and Rome adding two.

This temporary expansion is expected to ease travel during one of the busiest times of the year, providing greater accessibility and flexibility for travellers looking to enjoy the festive season abroad or return home to Malta. KM Malta Airlines’ increased flights aim to cater to the expected surge in travellers, ensuring a smooth and efficient experience for passengers during the holidays.

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Finance Minister Clyde Caruana Upcoming Explains Tax Cuts

Oct 30 2024

Finance Minister Clyde Caruana has released a video breaking down the upcoming tax cuts, just days after delivering his highly anticipated Budget speech.

The video, shared on MaltaGov’s Facebook page, opens with Caruana detailing the three different tax calculation methods: one for single adults, another for married couples, and a third for all local parents.

To clarify the complex tax adjustments, Caruana used diagrams and bar charts to illustrate the impact of these changes on each category, aiming to make the new cuts more accessible and understandable for viewers.

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‘Why Am I Leaving Malta’: Imsida Resident Highlights Construction Woes

Oct 30 2024

Imsida resident Maya Dimitrijevic recently posted a reel titled “Why Am I Leaving Malta,” highlighting the impact of relentless construction and noise pollution in her neighbourhood. In her post, Dimitrijevic expressed deep frustration over the lack of peace in her area, stating, “I simply cannot spend another moment in this hell hole of constant noise and dust.”

The video captures Dimitrijevic visibly distressed by the continuous noise of construction, accompanied by footage of nearby construction sites operating from early morning to evening, Monday through Saturday. Having already endured years of disruptions due to frequent roadworks on Triq ix-Xatt, she describes a moment of quiet as “a luxury in this country.”

Dimitrijevic’s post has sparked a conversation about Malta’s development and its impact on residents’ quality of life. Many locals voiced similar concerns in the comments, echoing sentiments about noise pollution, dust, and the ever-present challenges of living amidst Malta’s ongoing urban development.

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Parliament Speaker Condemns Graffitti Protest During Budget

Oct 30 2024

Parliament Speaker Anġlu Farrugia has condemned the protest staged by Graffitti activists during this year’s Budget presentation.

Last Monday, Graffitti members disrupted Finance Minister Clyde Caruana’s Budget speech by unfurling a banner and chanting, “We dance to the developers’ tune,” criticizing the government for prioritizing developers’ interests.

The protest came shortly after the Cabinet decided to begin a partial review of the local plan for the Villa Rosa site in St George’s Bay, where developer Anton Camilleri plans to build two high-rise towers.

Following the incident, Farrugia announced new security measures for the Strangers’ Gallery in Parliament. Effective immediately, visitors attending parliamentary sessions must leave their bags and mobile phones at reception.

“Apart from passing through the scanning machine and registering with reception, visitors will also have to deposit their bags and mobile phones, which will be returned upon exit,” Farrugia stated to MPs on Tuesday.

The Speaker also criticized the activists, saying their actions displayed a lack of respect for Malta’s Parliament as an institution.

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