Malta's Finance Minister, Clyde Caruana, has implemented an €8 eco-contribution for tourists, a rate higher than the €5 hoteliers were initially advised to expect. This move has reportedly surprised the Malta Hotels and Restaurant Association.

Malta Today: Finance Minister told hoteliers eco-tax would be €5, he delivered a higher rate

Malta's Finance Minister Clyde Caruana informed hoteliers that the eco-contribution for tourists would increase to €5, but ultimately implemented a higher rate, surprising the Malta Hotels and Restaurant Association.

Malta has achieved the lowest waste generation per person within the European Union, with reports also indicating improving plastic recycling rates across the country.

Lovin Malta: Malta Generates Least Waste Per Person In EU As Plastic Recycling Rates Improve

Malta has the lowest waste generation per person in the European Union, with improving plastic recycling rates.

Times of Malta: Malta records lowest waste generation per person in EU

Malta has achieved the distinction of having the lowest amount of waste produced per individual within the European Union.

Malta Today: Malta records EU’s lowest waste generation as recycling rates improve

Malta has achieved the lowest waste generation rates in the EU, coinciding with improvements in its recycling performance.

Eighty academics are calling for a comprehensive review of the jury system in Malta, citing recent acquittals in the high-profile Caruana Galizia and Lassana Cisse murder trials as key concerns.

Malta Today: 80 academics demand jury system review after Caruana Galizia, Cisse acquittals

Eighty academics are calling for a review of the jury system in light of acquittals in the cases of Caruana Galizia and Lassana Cisse.

The food and accommodation sector in Malta is experiencing a high degree of business churn, with most enterprises classified as microenterprises, indicating significant fluctuations in the business landscape.

Times of Malta: High degree of business churn in food, accommodation sector

Most businesses in the food and accommodation sector are classified as microenterprises, indicating significant business fluctuations.

A union is urging the government and Healthmark to assume responsibility for new expenses incurred by third-country national (TCN) nurses working in Malta.

Times of Malta: Union calls on government, Healthmark to cover new costs for TCN nurses

A union is urging the government and Healthmark to take responsibility for new expenses incurred by TCN nurses.

Discussions have commenced regarding the development of Malta's first national strategy specifically focused on enhancing workplace safety.

Times of Malta: Consultation launched on Malta's first national workplace safety strategy

Discussions have begun regarding Malta's inaugural national strategy focused on workplace safety.

Melita has successfully converted a former quarry in Malta into a new solar farm, representing an investment of €2.56 million in renewable energy infrastructure.

Lovin Malta: Melita Transforms Former Malta Quarry Into Solar Farm

Melita has converted a former quarry in Malta into a solar farm valued at €2.56 million.

New Eurostat data reveals that more than 50% of young people in Malta are exposed to hostile messages online.

Lovin Malta: Over Half Of Malta's Young People Encounter Hostile Messages Online

Eurostat data reveals that more than half of young people in Malta encounter hostile messages online.

Seven individuals, including a 16-year-old, have been arrested in connection with drug trafficking raids. Separately, an individual implicated as an illicit banker for a criminal organization has been subjected to a €57.8 million freezing order.

Malta Today: 16-year-old among seven arrested in drug trafficking raids

Seven individuals, including a 16-year-old, have been arrested in connection with drug trafficking operations.

Malta Today: Illicit banker for criminal organisation slapped with €57.8 million freezing…

An individual involved in money laundering for a criminal organization has been issued a freezing order amounting to €57.8 million.