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Malta Leads EU In Residence Permits Per Capita In 2023

Malta Leads EU In Residence Permits Per Capita In 2023
Sep 14 2024 Share

Malta issued significantly more new residence permits per capita than any other EU country in 2023, according to Eurostat data analysed by Times of Malta.

The country approved nearly 42,000 first residence permits, a high figure given its small population.

While Germany issued over 586,000 permits, Malta stands out in the EU for its rate of permits issued per 100,000 people, which exceeded 7,400.

This figure was double that of Cyprus, the second-highest at just over 3,700, and more than 11 times the rate of Italy, which issued 660 permits per 100,000 people.

Employment was the primary reason for Malta’s high number of residence permits, accounting for two-thirds (almost 28,000) of the total.

This trend mirrors the broader EU pattern, where employment accounted for 33.8% of the 1.3 million first residence permits issued across the bloc.

Education was the second most common reason for permits in Malta, with almost 7,300 issued, followed by family-related reasons, accounting for about 3,200.

Across the EU, over 3.7 million first residence permits were issued to non-EU citizens in 2023, marking a 4.6% increase from the previous year and the highest recorded figure to date.

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Hundreds Attend Final Farewell To Karl Gouder

Hundreds Attend Final Farewell To Karl Gouder
Sep 14 2024 Share

As the final farewell was given to former PN MP Karl Gouder, members from Malta’s political party came together to attend his funeral in St Julian’s Parish Church.

The service was attended by the Nationalist Party’s current leader Bernard Grech as well as former leaders Simon Busuttil, Adrian Delia and former Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi.

European Parliament president Roberta Metsola and Prime Minister of Malta Robert Abela were also in attendance.

Former and current NET employees also convened to bid farewell to Gouder, along with Speaker of the House Anglu Farrugia, accompanied by PN and PL ministers.

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Malta National Team Coach Michele Marcolini Relieved Of Duties

Malta National Team Coach Michele Marcolini Relieved Of Duties
Sep 14 2024 Share

Malta national football team coach Michele Marcolini has been dismissed from his role, as announced by the Malta Football Association (MFA) on Friday.

Marcolini, appointed in January 2022 after Devis Mangia’s departure, had been tasked with leading the national team to promotion in the UEFA Nations League.

In addition to managing the men’s senior team, he oversaw other national squads within the MFA.

Despite his contract running until December 31, 2024, the team’s performance, particularly a 2-0 defeat to Moldova last week, reportedly led to his dismissal.

Although Malta secured a 1-0 win over Andorra on Tuesday, keeping their UEFA Nations League hopes alive, the MFA decided to terminate Marcolini’s contract due to recent results.

Assistant coach Davide Mandelli was also relieved of his duties. The MFA expressed gratitude for both coaches’ contributions during their tenure, and further announcements about replacements will follow after the next Executive Board meeting.

Malta’s next match in the UEFA Nations League is scheduled for October 13, where they will face group leaders Moldova at the National Stadium in a crucial encounter.

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21 Year Old Dies After Crashing Car Into Żejtun Residence

21 Year Old Dies After Crashing Car Into Żejtun Residence
Sep 14 2024 Share

Today, around 0745 hours, police were informed of a traffic accident that took place in Triq il-President Anton Buttigieg, Żejtun.

Police convened on site and found that a 21 year old man resident of Ħaż-Żabbar was driving a Peugeot 206, lost control and crashed into the frontward of a residence.

A medical team was called on site and transported the man to Mater Dei Hospital for further care. Unfortunately, he was certified deceased a few moments later.

Civil protection department officers were also on site to assist. A magistrate has been informed of the case and investigations are ongoing.

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