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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Maltese Driver Shines at Global Karting Challenge in Le Mans

Jul 23 2024

From July 16th to 20th, Maltese driver Nicky Gauci and his crew competed in the prestigious Rotax Max Challenge International Trophy in Le Mans, France, showcasing their skill against an international roster. The event, renowned for its competitive spirit, featured over 350 drivers from 44 nations across five continents, making it a highlight in the karting calendar.

Gauci placed 40th out of 108 drivers, an impressive feat considering the level of competition. Qualifying 49th overall, Gauci the driver started each heat in 17th position. He demonstrated consistent performance with finishes of 12th in heat one, 13th in heat two, 5th in heat three, and 11th in heat four. Unfortunately, an incident in heat five dropped him to 31st place, impacting his overall ranking. Despite this setback, Gauci secured 14th place in the super heat.

Reflecting on the event, Gauci expressed satisfaction with their overall performance, despite the challenges. Speaking to Malta Daily, Gauci highlighted the importance of maintaining a clear mind while racing and took pride in keeping the Maltese flag flying high throughout the competition.

Kudos Nicky!

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Meet The Maltese Team Competing At The Paris Olympics 2024

Jul 23 2024

The Maltese Olympic Committee has announced the team representing the island at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The team comprises five athletes competing in athletics, swimming, judo, and clay shooting.

Beppe Grillo, a 21-year-old athlete, will compete in the men’s 100m preliminary round. He has been involved in athletics since he was 14 and has trained at a semi-pro level for the past three years. Beppe holds the titles of current 100m and 200m National Champion.

Katryna Esposito will compete in the women’s Judo 48kg preliminary rounds at the iconic Champ de Mars. She began practicing judo in 2019 and has since excelled, winning gold at the European Games of Small States of Europe and the Commonwealth Championships held in Malta. Esposito also secured bronze at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, Malta’s only medal of the entire tournament.

Last year, Esposito was ranked 40th in the world before suffering a heartbreaking ACL injury. Following her operation, she has already climbed back to 55th in the world. Adding to her list of achievements, she was named Maltese Sportswoman of the Year in 2022 and has been national champion in her category and several others for a few years now.

Gianluca Chetcuti, one of Malta’s finest trap shooters, will participate in the Men’s Trap Qualification round in Paris. He has set and broken numerous records, becoming the first Maltese shooter to reach a final in an ISSF Trap World event. Gianluca will be one of the two athletes carrying the Maltese flag at the Opening Ceremony on the River Seine.

Nineteen-year-old Sasha Gatt will compete in the Women’s 1500m Freestyle Heats. This will be her second Games, having competed at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics as one of the youngest athletes on the Maltese team. Due to her impressive results, Sasha is Malta’s highest-ranked female swimmer. She will carry the Maltese flag alongside Gianluca Chetcuti at the opening ceremony.

Kyle Micallef will compete in the Men’s 50m Freestyle Heats. He began swimming at a very young age in Australia, where he grew up, and later in America to advance his studies and swimming career. Kyle joined the Maltese team in 2023 and won gold at the 2023 Games of the Small States of Europe.

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