Over 6,900 First Time Buyer Payments To Be Issued By June

Over 6,900 First Time Buyer Payments To Be Issued By June
Jun 11 2025 Share

By the end of June, the Housing Authority will issue 6,970 payments to first-time buyers as part of a government scheme aimed at helping people take their first step onto the property ladder.

Minister for Social and Affordable Accommodation Roderick Galdes confirmed the news during a press conference, stating that over €6.5 million has been allocated to support this initiative.

The scheme offers €1,000 annually for ten years, providing a total of €10,000 in financial assistance to eligible buyers.

Minister Galdes noted that those who purchased their first property in 2024 and applied on time will receive their first payment this month. Those who applied later will still be paid, once their application is processed.

To ensure fairness, the Minister also announced a final deadline: individuals who bought their first property in 2024 but have not yet applied now have until the end of July 2025 to benefit from the scheme.

“This investment supports people, especially young first-time buyers, and ensures everyone has the same opportunity to own a home,” said Galdes.

Housing Authority CEO Matthew Zerafa highlighted the broader support being offered, including the firsthome.mt portal, which helps guide buyers throughout the entire process.

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Photo Source: DOI – Daniel Scicluna

Malta With 5th Highest Amount Of Female Pre-Primary Teachers

Malta With 5th Highest Amount Of Female Pre-Primary Teachers
Jun 11 2025 Share

In 2023, Malta had the fifth highest percentage, along with Cyprus, of female teachers in pre-primary education.

99.1% of pre-primary educators in Malta that year were female. The list was topped by Romania at 99.7%, followed by Slovakia, Hungary and Bulgaria at 99.6%, 99.5% and 99.2% respectively.

Across the EU, the total was a whopping 95.3%, and the countries with the lowest levels still registered quite a high share of female pre-primary educators.

The Netherlands registered the lowest at 87.9%, followed by France at 91.5%.

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Servizz.gov Launches Two New Public Services

Servizz.gov Launches Two New Public Services
Jun 11 2025 Share

As of this week, individuals applying for a new identity card can now choose to collect it from their nearest Servizz.gov regional centre. This new option, made possible through collaboration with Identità, aims to make the process more convenient for the public. Applicants must present their old identity card upon collection, or provide the ID9 or ID5 form in cases of new or lost cards.

In addition, Project Green has been added to the list of services supported by the Servizz.gov Freephone 153.

The public can now use the line to ask questions, request information, or share feedback about ongoing and future Project Green initiatives.

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€2 Million Invested By Foundation For Tomorrow’s Schools In School And Child Centre Sports Facilities

€2 Million Invested By Foundation For Tomorrow’s Schools In School And Child Centre Sports Facilities
Jun 11 2025 Share

Between 2024 and 2025, the Foundation for Tomorrow’s Schools (FTS) invested around €2 million to upgrade sports and recreational facilities in state schools and Child Protection Centres across Malta and Gozo.

The works, carried out in coordination with the Ministry for Education and the Foundation for Educational Services (FES), included new artificial turf installations and improvements to outdoor activity spaces.

Education Minister Clifton Grima and Parliamentary Secretary Keith Azzopardi Tanti visited Valletta Primary School to view the refurbished facilities. Minister Grima highlighted the government’s commitment to creating better environments for students to engage in sport and physical activity.

“This investment ensures more suitable open spaces where students can exercise and enjoy physical activity, which is vital for their development,” he said.

Azzopardi Tanti added that the improvements also support children’s mental and social well-being, emphasising sport’s role in a balanced lifestyle.

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