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Opinion: Malta Has A Concerning Legal Loophole That May Lead To Abuse Of Vulnerable Persons

We all recognise that abuse is inherently wrong and we have laws in place to protect children against it but there is one very serious loophole for our vulnerable that we should be taking more seriously. Abuse is defined by law as “any means, any offensive treatment whether physical, sexual, mental, emotional, psychological, material or … Continued

Caritas: Families Are Spending €100 More Per Month On Daily Goods

A new study by Caritas shows that families in Malta are spending at least €100 more per month on food. Maltese families are spending a minimum of €100 more per month on food, according to a new study by Caritas that develops a minimum essential budget for a decent living. The study was done in … Continued

Second Booster Shots For Elderly In Care Homes and Immunosuppressed Begin In Malta

As of this week, elderly residents in care homes and immunosuppressed individuals are eligible for their second COVID-19 vaccine booster shot, Minister for Health Chris Fearne announced. Individuals over the age of 80 will also be eligible for the booster on 18th April. This will be on a voluntary basis and will not have an … Continued

Artistic Workshops For Over 60s Launched In Malta

A 60+ club to see our elderly learn and maintain artistic skills is now in the pipeline following an agreement signed between the Department of Active Aging and Community Care and Teatru Malta. The project was done with the aim to see more seniors in our society stay active within the community. Workshops will allow … Continued

COVID-19 Hurt Our Mental Health… But Here’s What We Can Do About It

COVID-19 anxiety hit us hard. With it, came anxiety born of a fear that we or our loved ones would get sick. But that was just the tip of the iceberg. Society, inevitably, became affected. Lockdowns, restrictions, and the pervading sense of panic have all but wiped out our social support network. With our mental … Continued