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Ryanair Aims to Carry 8 Million Passengers Annually on Malta Routes

Oct 6 2024 Share

Speaking to Times of Malta, Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary revealed that the company’s aim is to annually carry 8 million passengers on routes to and from Malta, within the next decade.

Michael O’Leary was in Malta to launch three new Ryanair routes from the Malta International Airport and during his interview with the Times of Malta, he insisted that Malta can accommodate more tourists with better infrastructure and a more even distribution throughout the year.

8 million passengers would be almost double the current number of Ryanair passengers passing to and from Malta. According to O’Leary this would be a good thing for the country as it would boost the economy keeping hotels and tourist facilities busy throughout the year.
Ryanair have anticipated that 4.4 million passengers will travel to and from Malta this year, marking a 24% increase from last year’s 3.3 million—a record growth for its local operations.

The airline announced on Tuesday that it is adding Rome Fiumicino, Katowice in Poland, and Paris Beauvais to its winter schedule from Malta, beginning this month.

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Cash Salary Payments To Be Banned, PM Announces

Cash Salary Payments To Be Banned, PM Announces
Oct 6 2024 Share

Speaking during an interview on ONE, Prime Minister Robert Abela announced that a new Legal Notice will soon come into effect, ensuring that workers in Malta will receive their wages directly into their bank accounts.

This measure is intended to prevent worker exploitation and protect employee rights. Currently, some workers are paid in cash, making it harder to track payments and ensure fair wages, the Prime Minister said.

Under the new rule, employers will be required to transfer salaries via bank deposits, with payment by cheque allowed only if bank transfers are not possible.

The decision was made following discussions with unions and employers in preparation for the upcoming Budget.

The Prime Minister emphasised that this reform will enhance working conditions, particularly for Maltese, Gozitan, and foreign workers, by safeguarding the wages they are entitled to receive.

This new salary measure is part of a broader government initiative to improve labour conditions, which also includes the upcoming introduction of “equal pay for equal value” from January 1st.

Abela highlighted that these changes align with other reforms in recent years, such as the increase in the minimum wage and social agreements between the government, unions, and employers. The new salary measure aims to create a more transparent and fair payment system across the country.

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2 Year Old’s Courage Whilst Battling Leukaemia

2 Year Old’s Courage Whilst Battling Leukaemia
Oct 6 2024 Share

NGO Puttinu Cares shared an adorable and powerful photo of Little Thomas, who, at just 2 years old, is fighting leukaemia.

Despite his medical battle, Thomas is still bravely facing it all and remaining very positing.

‘There’s a rainbow after every storm’, Thomas’ simple but powerful painting reads.

‘Let’s never give up, no complaints, just keep fighting on’, wrote Puttinu Cares.

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Notte Bianca From The Sky: Thousands Flock To Capital City

Notte Bianca From The Sky: Thousands Flock To Capital City
Oct 6 2024 Share

Here’s what yesterday night’s Notte Bianca looked like from up above!

Thousands flocked to Malta’s capital city of Valletta to engage in a number of cultural and artistic activities.

With live music, exhibitions and all sorts of other activities, locals and tourists alike were treated to a test of Malta’s rich heritage and culture.

Speaking during Notte Bianca, Minister for National Heritage, the Arts and Local Government Owen Bonnici expressed his delight at seeing thousands of people flock to another edition of Notte Bianca.

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Source: Servizz Pubbliku