During the year 2022, Malta registered the third lowest pupil/student per teacher ratio in primary to upper secondary education at 8.7 pupils.
The lowest ratio was registered in Greece, with 8.3 pupils per teacher, followed by Luxembourg at 8.5.
On the opposite end of the spectrum, the Netherlands registered the highest ratio with 16.0 pupils per teacher.
This was followed by France at 15.0 and Slovakia at 14.2.
In the EU in 2022, the ratio was 12.1.
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Source: Eurostat
On a recent episode of One TV’s new program ‘Nafek’, Miss Universe Malta 2024 Beatrice Njoya gave a powerful and heartfelt interview that shed light on two critical issues in Maltese society: racism and domestic violence. Beatrice, the first dark-skinned woman to win the Miss Universe Malta title, shared her experiences of facing hateful comments simply because of her skin color, and passionately urged the public to focus on her advocacy, not her race.
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During the interview, Beatrice opened up about the backlash she received following her win, with some questioning her right to represent Malta at the international pageant. “People didn’t see beyond my skin,” she remarked. “If they had focused on my message instead, perhaps the domestic violence situation in Malta could be different today.”
Beatrice is a dedicated advocate for domestic violence awareness, and she used her platform on ‘Nafek’ to highlight the tragic case of Nicolette Ghirxi, a Maltese woman who was killed in a domestic violence incident just one month after Beatrice was crowned. Beatrice reflected on this heartbreaking event, pointing out that domestic violence is a pervasive issue that cuts across racial lines. “We may have different skin colors, but we are all fighting the same battles,” she emphasized.
She explained that she lives and works in Malta while raising her children. Beatrice is proud to represent the country she calls home.
Despite the negativity, she remains resolute in her mission to create positive change. Her platform as Miss Universe Malta has provided her with the opportunity to advocate for the rights of survivors and to address the undercurrent of racism that still exists in society.
Beatrice’s unwavering commitment to these causes was clear as she vowed to continue using her voice to raise awareness.
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Civil Protection Malta firefighters from Station 2, 4 and 11 responded to a structure fire in Ta’ Xbiex yesterday afternoon.
The fire was located in the common area of a building and caused heavy smoke, trapping 14 residents and two dogs inside their apartments.
Following the rescue, 4 of the residents were admitted to Mater Dei Hospital for further monitoring.
Well done to all involved.
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Speaking during Notte Bianca, Minister for National Heritage, the Arts and Local Government Owen Bonnici expressed his delight at seeing thousands of people flock to another edition of Notte Bianca.
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Notte Bianca is held in Malta’s capital city of Valletta – a city the minister describes as respected worldwide due to its heritage and beauty.
He stated that the most remarkable aspect of Notte Bianca was not only seeing Valletta bursting with life but also all the activities promoting the island’s art and culture, all offered free of charge.
Did you attend Notte Bianca?
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