Malta Hosts Key Discussions Between Malta-Hungary Parliamentary Friendship Group

May 30 2025

The Malta-Hungary Parliamentary Friendship Group warmly welcomed Speaker László Kövér of the National Assembly of Hungary and his delegation during an official visit to the Maltese Parliament on Thursday.

Led by MP Carmelo Abela and including MPs Ray Abela, Ramona Attard, and Charles Azzopardi, the Friendship Group engaged in productive discussions with the Hungarian delegation.

The meeting highlighted the longstanding and excellent bilateral relations between Malta and Hungary, as well as their robust cooperation within international frameworks. Both sides emphasised the importance of continued collaboration to tackle emerging global challenges, advocating for multilateralism across various sectors.

Speaker László Kövér invited the Malta-Hungary Parliamentary Friendship Group to visit Hungary for further discussions in an expanded setting, signalling the commitment of both nations to deepen their partnership.

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Surely Not Love Island 542 Divorces And 672 Separations Recorded In Malta In 2024

May 30 2025

In a parliamentary question, Opposition MP Jerome Caruana Cilia requested information from Finance Minister Clyde Caruana regarding the number of separations recorded in Malta during the year 2024.

In response, Minister Caruana cited provisional figures from the National Statistics Office (NSO), which show that a total of 672 separations were registered with the Public Registry in 2024. He added that data on how many of these were settled amicably or through court proceedings is currently unavailable.

The Minister also reported that 524 divorces were registered with the Public Registry in the same year. Of these, 428 were granted in Malta or Gozo.

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Bernard Grech Shuts Down Resignation Rumours

May 30 2025

Nationalist Party Leader Bernard Grech has dismissed rumours suggesting he plans to resign amid reported internal tensions within the party.

Speaking to MaltaDaily, Nathaniel Attard, official spokesperson for the Leader of the Opposition, firmly denied the claims, stating there is no truth to the speculation.

He emphasised that Grech remains fully committed to his role and is currently focused on the party’s upcoming fundraising marathon.

Attard also pointed fingers at the Labour Party, accusing it of spreading the false rumours.

“It is disgraceful that the Labour Party is fabricating and circulating these claims to hide the internal divisions it is currently experiencing,” he said.

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Over 13,000 Farmers Registered in Malta, But Challenges Loom

May 30 2025

A parliamentary question by Graziella Galea, Opposition MP and shadow minister for agriculture, has revealed that 13,282 farmers are currently registered in Malta.

The question was directed to Anton Refalo, Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Animal Rights, who provided the data, but noted that the government does not keep records distinguishing between full-time and part-time farmers.

The locality with the highest number of registered farmers is Rabat (Malta), with 918, followed by Mosta (767), Siggiewi (798), and Zurrieq (580). At the other end of the scale, Isla has just 5 farmers, while Birgu has 7 and Floriana 8.

While these numbers paint a picture of a still-active farming sector, the reality for many farmers is far from simple. In recent years, Malta’s agricultural community has faced growing pressure from EU competition, with cheap imports often undercutting local produce.

Adding to that, farmers have reported the loss of agricultural land due to development, roadworks, and bureaucracy, leaving many struggling to maintain their livelihood.

Farmer protests, public outcry over ODZ (Outside Development Zone) encroachment, and debates on food sustainability have frequently made headlines in Malta over the past few years.

Yet, many in the sector feel more must be done to protect one of the island’s oldest tradition

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