According to Eurostat, Malta was the second lowest country in the EU to have households with children in them, at 19.5%.
The lowest amount was registered in Finland at 17.7%, whereas the third lowest was registered in Germany at 20.1%.
Meanwhile, the highest amount of households with children in them was registered in Slovakia at 36.3%, followed by Ireland and Cyprus at 33.3% and 29.2%.
Last year, 23.8% of EU households included children, whereas 76.2% did not.
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Police investigations led to the arrest of a 35 year old man from Macedonia in connection to an aggravated possession of cocaine.
On Friday, at around 2100hrs, as police were conducting surveillance in the St Julian’s area in relation to the case, the suspect was spotted in Triq il-Wilga, where he was arrested immediately.
He was taken to the police station and inspections on him yielded 62 packets of drugs alleged to be cocaine.
More investigations in his St Paul’s Bay residence and his vehicle also yielded other items related to drugs.
The man is expected to be arraigned in court today at around 1030hrs.
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Max Verstappen clinched his fourth consecutive Formula One world title at the Las Vegas Grand Prix, becoming the sixth driver in history to achieve this milestone.
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The 27-year-old Dutchman finished fifth, while Mercedes’ George Russell claimed victory, 7.3 seconds ahead of teammate Lewis Hamilton. Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc completed the top four, with Verstappen’s sole title rival, Lando Norris, finishing sixth.
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Norris needed to outscore Verstappen by three points to extend the championship race but fell short despite securing the fastest lap. Verstappen praised his Red Bull team, celebrating their success after a challenging season.
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Russell, starting from pole, controlled the race as early drama saw Leclerc and Verstappen move through the field.
Verstappen climbed to second by lap 15, aided by teammate Sergio Perez, but focused on securing the championship rather than challenging Russell.
Hamilton showcased impressive pace, rising from 10th to second at one point, trimming Russell’s lead in vintage form.
McLaren struggled with tyre issues, leaving Norris unable to mount a significant challenge.
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As the race unfolded, Verstappen defended his position from Leclerc, ensuring his historic fourth title amid a thrilling night in the Nevada desert.
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A 29 year old Indian man resident of Birkirkara was taken to Mater Dei Hospital at around 0030hrs after having suffered injuries in Triq il-Belt Valletta, Rahal Gdid.
Preliminary investigations showed that the man was driving a Keeway motorcycle and lost control of the vehicle.
He was given preliminary medical aid and taken to Mater Dei for further care. He was later certified as having suffered grievous injuries.
Investigations are ongoing.
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