Over Half Of Malta Feels Lonely, Survey Finds

Jun 9 2025

In 2025, a nationwide survey of 700 individuals aged 11 to 93 found that 51.1% of respondents reported experiencing some level of loneliness.

The data revealed that 46.3% experienced moderate loneliness, while 4.8% were classified as severely or very severely lonely. Meanwhile, 48.9% reported not feeling lonely.

Loneliness scores, measured using the 11-item De Jong Gierveld Loneliness Scale, ranged from 0 to 11, with the most frequently reported scores being 0 (17.1%) and 1 (19.6%). Around 60% of participants scored 3 or below, suggesting low levels of loneliness. Just 9% scored 8 or higher, indicating more severe forms.

Gender differences were notable: 7.0% of females reported severe loneliness compared to 2.6% of males, while more males reported moderate loneliness (49.9% vs. 42.9%). Slightly more females (50.1%) said they were not lonely, compared to 47.5% of males.

Severe loneliness was most common among individuals aged 20–34 (5.8%) and those over 55 (5.7%), whereas the 35–54 age group had the highest rate of people who were not lonely (52.5%).

Notably, the percentage of people who are not lonely has declined steadily—from 56.7% in 2019 to 48.9% in 2025. Severe loneliness doubled between 2019 and 2022 (2.0% to 5.4%) before slightly falling.

The study, conducted by Prof. Andrew Azzopardi and team, was supported by The Alfred Mizzi Foundation.

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Proposal In Valletta’s St Lucia Street Goes TikTok Viral

Jun 9 2025

A video uploaded to TikTok by user ellisekerr shows the moment her boyfriend popped the big question in the iconic Santa Luċija Street in Valletta.

The street is iconic for its restaurants and decorations, and it became all the more special for Ellis.

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When the famous restaurant on the steps in Malta becomes a little more special to you 💍🤍 #proposal #malta #valetta

♬ original sound – Ellis

‘When the famous restaurant on the steps in Malta becomes a little more special to you’, wrote Ellis.

The video racked up 202.3K views, with many asking where the special moment took place and Ellis recommending the street in the capital city.

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Watch: Breathtaking Footage of Dolphins In Maltese Sea

Jun 9 2025

Professor and marine biologist Alan Deidun has shared a stunning video showing pods of common dolphins playfully swimming in Maltese waters.

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“Such a pleasure to watch!” Deidun wrote, praising Gabriel Bugelli for capturing the breathtaking footage.

Several species of dolphins can be found in Maltese waters, including bottlenose dolphins and common dolphins.

Video Source: Gabriel Bugelli via Alan Deidun.

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Off-Duty Doctor Helps Save Man’s Life After Beach Cardiac Arrest

Off-Duty Nurse Helps Save Man's Life After Beach Cardiac Arrest

Jun 9 2025

An off-duty doctor has been commended for her prompt response after helping to save the life of a young man who suffered a cardiac arrest at Golden Sands.

Jasmine Borg, trained in advanced emergency care, happened to be in the area when the incident took place in a remote part of the beach. Working alongside the Malta Red Cross, she acted immediately to provide critical care before emergency services arrived.

Thanks to swift coordination between several 112 command centres and the rapid delivery of advanced pre-hospital treatment, the young man’s heart was successfully restarted at the scene.

Borg’s professional training and composure under pressure played a vital role in giving the patient a second chance, with authorities underlining the value of emergency response skills – even when off duty.

Officials have once again urged members of the public to learn CPR and basic life-saving techniques, stressing that immediate action can be the deciding factor in such emergencies.

“Stay aware, slow down, and learn CPR,” a spokesperson said. “You too could save a life – just as Jasmine did.”

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