Mercury Towers to Open in September 2023

Jun 2 2023

Mercury Towers, the highly anticipated lifestyle destination in St. Julians, Malta, is on the verge of opening its doors to the public. Designed by the late architect Zaha Hadid, this landmark location has sparked widespread regeneration in the Paceville area, bringing a wave of excitement and anticipation.

Set to commence in September 2023, the inaugural phase of Mercury Towers will redefine Malta’s retail landscape by introducing over 80 lifestyle brands and a diverse culinary scene. From renowned international franchises to delightful local artisan offerings, Mercury Towers aims to position Malta as a premier destination for food enthusiasts.

But the allure of Mercury Towers goes beyond shopping and dining. The development promises cutting-edge entertainment experiences suitable for the entire family, transporting visitors to a world of immersive delights.

Once fully operational in the first quarter of 2024, Mercury Towers will become a bustling quarter featuring accommodations, shopping outlets, dining establishments, entertainment venues, residential spaces, and wellness facilities. The centerpiece of the project is the meticulously restored Mercury House, accompanied by a striking 33-floor residential tower and the opulent ME Malta Hotel by Meliá, setting new industry standards in luxury.

With a strong focus on art, design, and community-led activities, Mercury Towers aims to become a vibrant cultural hub that inspires and fosters a sense of place. The project cleverly repurposes 4,000 square meters of open public spaces, paying homage to Zaha Hadid’s visionary architectural style.

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Motorcyclist grievously injured after Birkirkara accident

Jun 2 2023

Today, at around 0710hrs, police were informed of a traffic accident in Triq Dun Karm, Birkirkara.

Police convened immediately on site and found, through preliminary investigations, that a crash had taken place between a motorcycle driven by a 25 year old Gudja resident and a Ford Fiesta driven by a 19 year old man from St Paul’s Bay.

A medical team was called on site, which took the motorcyclist to Mater Dei Hospital. He was later certified as having suffered grievous injuries.

Police investigations are ongoing.

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66.6% of Maltese are happy with their lives

Jun 2 2023

Asking the Maltese population about happiness in their lives, 66.6% of respondents said that they are content with their lives on the island.

This is, however, a decrease from 77% from 2022, which was an increase of around 17% percentage points from 2021.

3.0% said that they are not happy with their lives, an increase from 2022’s 2.5%. On the other hand, 30.3% claimed that it could be better, an almost ten time increase from 2022.

It was found that those who pay the most tax are the least content with their lives. 53.6% of those who pay 35% reported to be happy with their lives, with 68% who pay 0% saying that they are happy.

According to the statistics, it was found that around 4 out of every 5 respondent said that their standard of living was close to the average cost, with 78.9% in 2023 saying so.

This was a very slight increase from last year’s 78.4%. 8.0% said that they live below the average whereas 12.1% said that they live above it.

45.7% of people in Malta in 2023 are unsure whether they will be living a better life in a year’s time. 39.1% believe that they will be living a better life, whereas 15.2% said they will not be living a better life.

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More than a third of under 25’s wish they were not born in Malta

Jun 2 2023

According to the third scientific survey on the State of the Nation, 35% of those below the age of 25 wished they were born in another country.

When asked whether they wished they had been born in another country other than Malta, 35% of 16 to 25 year olds said that they wished it was so.

Meanwhile, 52.8% said that they did not wish so, with 12.2% undecided. In terms of age, the 16 to 25 age group was the highest in wishing to have been born in another country.

The oldest group, over 66 years, were the least to have wished to have been born in another country, with only 8.8% of this cohort saying so.

In terms of the entire population, 74.8% in 2023 said that they are content to have been born in Malta. This is however a decrease from the previous year, which recorded 80.1%.

18.5% of the entire population said that they wished to have been born in another country, an increase from 2022 which saw 12.6% responding so. This was around double of 2021, which saw 6.3% responding that they wished to have been born somewhere else.

Asked with where they associate themselves most, 27.3% of Maltese in 2023 said that they associate themselves most with their locality.

47.4% of respondents said that they identify most with the entirety of the Maltese population. This is a decrease from 2022, which recorded 56.9%.

As for those feeling like part of the rest of Europe, only 25.3% responded that they feel most likely as part of that group. This was still an increase however from the previous year, which saw 20.6% responding so.

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