According to information tabled in parliament, Minister for Transport Chris Bonett revealed that there were 13,081 licensed electric vehicles in Malta as of the end of 2024.
The data revealed that there are also 9,696 mild hybrid (petrol-electric) vehicles as well as 424 mild hybrid (diesel-electric) vehicles.
Another 4,605 plug-in hybrid (petrol-electric) and 73 plug-in hybrid (diesel-electric) vehicles were also registered as licensed in the same period.
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In response to a parliamentary question posed by PN MP Graziella Galea, Minister Byron Camilleri revealed that there are 724 inmates at Corradino Correctional Facility.
According to the data tabled, 665 of these inmates are men, whereas 59 are women.
Meanwhile, there are 8 inmates, all men, at Mount Carmel Hospital, and another 3 in hospitals, also men.
There are another 26 men and 1 women at social reintegration programmes and drug rehabilitation programmes.
15 men and 2 women are currently at the Centre of Residential Restorative Services (CoRRs).
The Minister also revealed that 447 are serving a sentence, with another 277 persons under preventative arrest in prison.
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The Marsa Local Council will hold a Carnival event on Thursday, February 27, starting at 6:00 PM.
The event details were announced by Parliamentary Secretary for Local Government Alison Zerafa Civelli, alongside Marsa Mayor Luke Farrugia, Director General of the Local Government Division Emile Vassallo, and Councilor for Cultural Activities Dominic Spencer.
This celebration will not be limited to children but will include a Marsa-based band, dance performances by Carnival groups, a costume competition, floats, large Carnival masks, and traditional treats like prinjolata and perlini.
Parliamentary Secretary Zerafa Civelli emphasised that this event is part of a broader series of activities organised by local councils this week and next.
She highlighted how these local celebrations complement the national festivities in Valletta and commended councils for securing and using government funds to provide engaging events for residents and visitors alike.
Mayor Luke Farrugia reaffirmed the council’s dedication to community events, noting that such initiatives also attract tourists who travel to Malta specifically for Carnival.
He expressed gratitude to the Local Government Division for funding schemes that support cultural awareness and activities across Malta and Gozo.
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A new banger is set to drop this carnival during the Gozo celebrations.
Locally beloved DJ Debrii revealed on social media that he was approached by creative director Julian Cachia to create an edit of Kantera’s 2025 Eurovision entry.
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The song, Lalaratatakeke Lalaratakabum, was among the favourites during the Malta Eurovision Song Contest, especially given it was in Maltese.
Debrii revealed that he accepted the opportunity to transform the song into a powerful edit ahead of carnival and, after working closely with the band, the final product was revealed.
And rest assured that it will be dropping during the Nadur celebrations!
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