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Main Airport Entrance Closed From Monday For Roadworks

Main Airport Entrance Closed From Monday For Roadworks
Nov 10 2023 Share

Malta International Airport would like to inform the public of the roadworks that will be carried out on the airport ring road in the next few days. These works will be executed in two phases.

The first phase of the project will commence on the 13th of November, necessitating the closure of the tunnel on Il-Karwija Road, which generally serves as the main entryway to Malta International Airport.

During this first phase, Malta International Airport will only be accessible through Vjal l-Avjazzjoni. Drivers travelling from Ħal Luqa towards the airport are advised to stay on the outer lane of the road leading to Ħal Far (as indicated in green on the map and the photo attached).

Upon reaching the temporary traffic lights, which will be in place while these works are ongoing, drivers must turn to the right to enter the Malta International Airport ring road.

During the first phase, the airport’s main car park will not be accessible through the main entryway. Alternative access routes are marked on the attached map with a green dotted line.

The airport exit will not be affected during the first phase.

Malta International Airport would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused by these temporary arrangements. Updates on the status of this project will be communicated through the airport’s Facebook page.

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Local Handball Team To Face Italian Champions This Weekend

Local Handball Team To Face Italian Champions This Weekend
Nov 10 2023 Share

Phoenix Handball Malta are preparing for their historic ‘3rd round matches against Italian champions Jomi Salerno.’

Swieqi Phoenix Handball Malta ‘are ready to give it their all’, training to give a ‘great spectacle on the court and on the stands.’

Jomi Salerno, properly known as PDO Handball Team Salerno, is a women’s handball club from Salerno in Italia which competes in the Serie A. The Maltese will have a tough match but their experience as 2x women champions will still give the Italians a tough front to break through.


Doors to the match at the University Hall will open at 6pm for the 7pm match. Your support will mean everything to the Maltese team as they showcase all the training they’ve engaged in in preparation for such a moment.

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Teacher Strike On 27th November Due To Insulting Pay Offers

Teacher Strike On 27th November Due To Insulting Pay Offers
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Educators from both State and Church schools in Malta are set to strike on November 27, engaging in a pay dispute with the government, as announced by the Malta Union of Teachers (MUT). 

The union, led by Marco Bonnici, expressed dissatisfaction with what they deemed two “insulting” financial packages from the government. 

The strike is anticipated to impact primary, secondary, and sixth form schools under state or Church administration, excluding Junior College under the University of Malta. 

Bonnici asserted that the strike and directives were prompted by the government’s failure to fulfil its electoral promise of significantly enhancing educators’ working conditions. 

The union president urged educators to follow the directives, emphasizing the critical moment to use industrial action to voice concerns. The government on its part criticized the directives as inappropriate and unfair to students and families. 

The last teacher strike in Malta occurred in January 2021 during the pandemic, revolving around disputes related to online lessons. Negotiations for a new collective agreement, initiated in December 2022, have yet to yield a resolution.

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6.5 Million Tallinja Passengers In October: Breaks Previous Record

6.5 Million Tallinja Passengers In October: Breaks Previous Record
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In October 2023, Malta Public Transport achieved a significant milestone by carrying 6.5 million passengers by bus, surpassing the previous record of 6.1 million registered in August 2023. 

This increase in passenger numbers is attributed to the recent investment in 30 new fully electric buses to the company’s bus fleet.

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Since the launch of these 30 electric buses in September 2023, Malta Public Transport has been contracted to operate an additional 410 daily bus trips. This expansion has resulted in increased frequencies and enhanced capacity on 16 key routes connecting high-passenger-demand localities across Malta. All the new electric buses have zero pipe-tail emissions, which is expected to lead to an annual reduction of over 1,800 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions, contributing to Malta’s efforts to reduce its environmental footprint.

The new electric buses are equipped with contemporary amenities, including accessibility features, air conditioning, USB chargers, and free Wi-Fi. These features not only enhance the passenger experience but also provide a quieter and smoother ride.

Commenting on these developments, Konrad Pulè, General Manager of Malta Public Transport stated, “We are pleased to witness the positive impact our recent investments have had on our passenger numbers and the mobility in Malta. This is part of our commitment to continue improving our bus service for everyone’s benefit in Malta and Gozo.”

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