Malta With Highest Medical Graduates In EU But Lowest Dentist Graduates

Aug 5 2024

In 2022, a total of 69,279 medical doctors graduated in the EU. The ratio of new doctors per 100,000 people slightly dropped 15.5 from 15.7 in 2021.

Bulgaria had the highest rate at 29.5 graduates per 100,000 inhabitants, followed by Malta with 27.7 and Latvia with 27.5. In contrast, Slovenia had the lowest rate at the 11.4, about a third of Bulgaria’s rate. Estonia and Germany also had lower rates, at 12.2 and 12.4 per 100,000 inhabitants, respectively.

For dentists, there were 14,313 graduates across the EU in 2022 , equating to 3.2 graduates per 100,000 people , a slight rise from 3.1 in 2021.

Romania led with the highest rate of 9.9 per 100,000 followed by Portugal with 9.1 and Bulgaria with 7.8. Malta, Italy, and the Netherlands reported the lowest rates, with Malta having less than 0.1, Italy 1.4, and the Netherlands 1.5 per 100,000 inhabitants.

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Water Pipe Hit During Road Works In Tal-Barrani

Aug 5 2024

Videos sent to this newsroom show a massive jet of water spraying out of a roadworks area after a water pipe was hit during construction work in Tal-Barrani.

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Commuters are being urged to avoid the area due to heavy traffic as relevant authorities address the situation.

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Study Shows That Experiences Boost Happiness More Than Material Goods

Aug 5 2024

A recent study published by the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology highlights a strong reason to invest in experiences rather than material possessions. The research involved 2,635 adults who were surveyed about their emotions and spending habits through text messages.

Participants who spent money on experiences- such as dining out or attending events- reported higher levels of happiness compared to those who purchased material items like clothing or gadgets, regardless of the cost.

In a follow-up experiment with 5,254 participants, the findings were further validated. The study demonstrated that experiences consistently lead to greater happiness, even when considering different consumer profiles.

The research concluded that spending on experiences enhances well-being more effectively than acquiring possessions. This is attributed to the greater joy derived from the enjoyment and reminiscence of experiences compared to material goods. The study suggests that focusing on experiences rather than things is a promising strategy for boosting overall happiness.

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Malta Is Boston In New Paramount Thriller Trailer

Aug 5 2024

A new trailer for Brad Anderson’s ‘The Silent Hour’ decided that Malta would be the best portrayal for the US city of Boston, with what seems to be the Birżebbuġa Freeport doubling for Boston.

The capital city of Valletta also seems to make an appearance, as the actors run through the locations we are accustomed to.

Valletta Pictures took to social media to shout out AGC Studios, Meridian Pictures and Paramount for the ‘excellent production.’

The film is set to star world renowned actors such as Joel Kinnaman, known for RoboCop, & Silent Night, and Mark Strong, known for Kingsman.

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