Number Of Maltese Traffic Accidents Increased In 2022

Jul 23 2024

A new study by the National Statistics Office shows a 4.5% increase in traffic accidents on Maltese roads in 2022 compared to previous years.

The study also revealed that 35.8% of all accidents occurred in the Northern Harbour district, which includes localities such as Swieqi, Birkirkara, Sliema, and Pembroke.

The Gozo and Comino district reported the fewest accidents in 2022, with 956 cases.

Birkirkara recorded the highest number of traffic accidents, with 1,084 cases, followed by Qormi and San Pawl Il-Baħar.

Additionally, speed camera violations in 2022 totaled 41,410, with the camera on Tul il-Kosta in Naxxar recording the most speeding offenses at 7,457 for the year.

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Sliema Turns into an Art Festival

Jul 23 2024

A wrap on the 5th edition of the Sliema Arts Festival! The event took place over last Friday, Saturday, and Sunday and was organised by the Sliema Local Council.

The Festival was set up at the Independence Gardens, Exiles Beach, and the Promenade, and consisted of a collection of local street art and live music as well as a variety of food stalls.

The organisers posted on their facebook page saying that the artworks created will be auctioned in a fundraiser in order to raise money for a charitable organisation.

The next edition of the festival is set to take place in 2026.

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Men Paid More Than Women, Reveals Study

Jul 23 2024

A recent study orchestrated by the National Statistics Office, has shown that in 2022 there was a discrepancy between the average basic salaries of Maltese men and of Maltese women, in favour of the men.

In the year 2022, the estimated average annual basic salary of all Maltese workers and employees was €20,989. This is the average salary of both Maltese men and women combined.

In comparison to other European countries, according to other surveys done the average annual basic salary of the entire Europe was €26,136 with the highest average in Europe being Switzerland with €85,582 and the lowest being Turkey with an average salary of only €8,968.

In 2022, the average basic salary for Maltese men stood at €22,096 whilst for Maltese women stood at €19,605, meaning there was a discrepancy of €2,464.

It was also reported that the highest annual basic salaries for both males and females were registered in the Western district of Malta, meaning places such as Attard, Rabat, Imtarfa and Siggiewi.

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3 Unconscious Crew Members Rescued By Malta Air Force

Jul 23 2024

the Malta Rescue Coordination Centre successfully coordinated the rescue of three crew members from a 239-meter Crude Oil Motor Tanker. The crew required urgent medical assistance after falling unconscious due to being trapped in a hydrocarbon tank.

An Armed Forces of Malta air asset, with a medical officer on board, was deployed to the area to execute the rescue mission. All casualties were safely brought to Malta and handed over to medical staff for further medical attention. This swift response highlights the efficiency and readiness of Malta’s rescue services.

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