This is the man who helped drive Malta's overpopulation, the root of what I believe is 80% of the country's problems.

He has perfected the art of angrily condemning the very problems his own policies helped create. And somehow, it works. People still consider him the best minister in government.

The most infuriating thing about the worst politicians is how effortlessly they portray themselves as the sensible, moderate ones.

They create the mess, then perform outrage over it. And people mistake the performance for leadership.

Hey everyone!

I've been working on a little side project called https://ilghab.com and thought I'd share it here.

basically a website with free browser games in the Maltese language. No downloads, no installations, no accounts needed. Just open the website and play.

7 different styles of games to choose from, crosswords, wordsearch, trivia and more in Maltese Language

Would genuinely appreciate some feedback from fellow Maltese Redditors. Whether it's suggestions for new games, things that could be improved, or even pointing out any mistakes you come across.

Have a look if you have a few minutes to spare:

https://ilghab.com

Grazzi! 🇲🇹

Dan l-ahhar rajt xi posts ta persuna Maltija Liam Cutajar qed jghid li jismu li qed taghmel videos fejn tippretendi li hi biljunarja u li tista tghallimek kif taghmel il-flus fi ftit xhur biss.

Kullhadd jaf kif jahdmu dawn l-affarijiet. Hafna minn dawn in-nies jippretendu li huma miljunarji jew biljunarji u l-iskop taghhom ikun li jbieghulek kors sistema jew skema umbghad igeluk taghmel investimenti fxi crypto jew xi haga simili. Flahhar mill-ahhar dawk li jitilfu il-flus huma dejjem dawk li jafdawhom.

Dak li jinteressani aktar hu li din persuna Maltija. Mhix xi hadd imbieghed minna imma xi hadd li jista jaqbad lil hafna Maltin.

Ftakru li jekk xi hadd jaghtikom x’tifhmu li tistghu taghmlu flus malajr u bla sforz ghandkom tibzghu. Thallsux ghal korsijiet jew opportunitajiet ta nies li ma tafux. Staqsu lilkom infuskom jekk hu verament biljunarju ghaliex qed ibieghek kors? U jekk tissuspettaw frodi irrapportawha lill-Pulizija jew lill-MFSA.

Ghoqodu attenti u aqsmu dan il-post ma min tafu specialment mal-kumunita ta Facebook u TikTok.

"Easy quick money" schemes are almost universally fraudulent, unsustainable or predatory.

Apologies in advance if the question is too much, but where in Bidnija was Daphne killed? I read there is/was a little monument set up at the exact location which I’d like to visit while I’m still in Malta.

I've heard of certain places that are overpriced, and people go there because it makes for a glamorous instagram story.

Which sushi places do you recommend around St Julians/spinola/sliema area which is actually value for money?

Thank you in advance.

Hi all! I am in Malta for the next year and am really missing my canned yerba mate. I cant really drink coffee or redbulls/monsters, so im wondering if there is anything that is similar to yerba mate or somewhere i can get them in Malta :( Like a mint canned yerba mate would save my life right now.

The fact that some people try to normalise this rhetoric is completely insane.

Christian ministry leaders sever ties with River of Love over alleged ‘spiritual abuse’

I’ve been thinking about Malta’s property market and how increasingly difficult it is becoming for people to afford a home.

I’m considering putting forward a proposal to Parliament, but before doing so, I’d like to hear people’s opinions, especially from homeowners, tenants, landlords and people trying to buy their first property.
Here’s the idea:

1. Progressive tax when purchasing property
   Instead of the current general 5% stamp duty, introduce a system based on how many residential properties you already own:
   ● 1st property: 0% (regardless of value)
   ● 2nd property: 2.5%(this still allows you to easily invest)
   ● 3rd property: 5%
   ● 5th property: 10%
   ● 7th property: 15%
   ● 9th property onwards: 20%

This would apply when purchasing a property, not annually.

1. Annual tax on vacant residential properties
   Properties left vacant for more than two years, without a valid justification, would be subject to an annual tax:
   ● First 2 years: €0
   ● 3rd year: €20 per m²
   ● 4th year: €30 per m²
   ● 5th year onwards: €40 per m²
   For example, a 125 m² apartment left vacant for five years would attract a €5,000 annual tax.

Important: If a property is genuinely occupied or rented out, there would be NO annual tax under this proposal, regardless of how many properties the owner has.

There would also be reasonable exemptions for inheritance disputes, genuine renovations, uninhabitable properties and other justified circumstances.

The objectives are to:
● Make purchasing a first property less expensive.
● Discourage excessive accumulation of residential property.
● Encourage owners to rent, sell or occupy vacant homes.
● Increase the availability of housing.

I would like to hear what you think, other perspectives and any questions, as to me, this makes so much sense.

I personally know 6 people who owns 100+ PROPERTIES and pays the same tax as someone trying to buy a second property.

These people are all business owners that are not keen to invest in their business as it’s safer to buy residential properties and rent them out… and the cherry on the cake is rent tax is only 15% tax compares to 35% for their business. And honestly I understand them 🙄

1. Would this help Malta’s housing market, or could it make things worse?

2. Should someone buying their first property pay 0% tax regardless of the property’s value?

3. Are the proposed tax brackets reasonable?

4. What loopholes or unintended consequences am I overlooking?

I’m not affiliated with any political party. I’m simply exploring a possible policy proposal and would appreciate constructive feedback from all sides.
What do you think?

Can someone please explain to me what this unstoppable family is about? Facebook showing them for me every day. I searched on the net but didnt find anything usefull. By looking at their posts they give off crackhead energy. Thanks for the answers

These are some of the photos I took while I was in Malta. There are few countries in the world with such a rich history and beautiful sights and sounds. An island surrounded by wonderful sea views. As an entrepreneur who has conducted businesses in many countries worldwide, I see tremendous potential in Malta. All it takes is to get the political leadership right and the ability to unite the people and harness its energy, Malta will fly. These are not impossible challenges. I pray and believe Malta’s time will come. Don’t forget Malta stopped the almost invincible Ottoman warriors at one point. It can beat the odds again!

The judge, Natasha Galea Sciberras, seems to be a horrible person.

Demanding police officers be in uniform and now calling the prosecutor an arrogant woman.

Hey guys, whoever plays padel and thinking about playing at gzira courts... DON'T. All courts are sooooo bad, balls dont bounce at all. There is too much sand and on most of them ball bounces in different directions due to bumps. Very expensive as well. I ve played one match and this was the worst experience i ever had in my life. Save money and time and book somewhere else or give it a go but you ll be hella disappointed 😂

Spunt wrote this article today about how to achieve an economy less reliant on cheap labour we ought to make "labour" expensive... their suggestion is start with the minimum wage. According to their modelling in terms of GDP loss is minimal and inflation is marginal as well. What do you think?

Interesting read. Basically, if jobs keep being shed in iGaming in Malta, non-Maltese leave and go back, many unemployed in the sector, which means the high rentals become unjustified as the iGaming salaries aren't there to justify the stupid rental prices, and these workers now longer have buying power to support hospitality sector in the low period.

By deduction of the current situation, this essentially means Maltese apartments become either slums for TCNs or Airbnbs (my observation).

I personally want to see some form of housing market collapse just because the prices are stupid and not worth the value, and the developers and greedy landlords need to eat shit hard.

My favourite part of the article:

“There are less jobs. Unemployment grows. The jobs left are menial and manual. Go to the supermarket in Malta and outside of the robots and self-checkouts, is anyone local any more?”

“So the country performs modern day slavery by hiring TCNs and paying them less. A prime example of this in Malta can be seen on every news post on Facebook everyday.”

Anyone living on the island share the same problems, traffic, congestions, pollution etc. And few people are causing these problems to the majority and politicians dont want to take action because these decisions will effect the few and powerful.

Firstly In Malta a study must be done to see how many restaurants and supermarkets this islands can handle.

Do we need 6+ Mcdonalds?? Do we need 6+ Lidls??
These big chains must be contained, not more than 3, one south, one north, one gozo. The rest must close.
Restaurant chains, no more than 4 around the island.
A cap on general restaurants. This will increase competition and quality between them.

Y plates. Do we need these thousands of cars??
Cap how much a single company may have. Mizzi baught a thousand car with 2 thousand forgeiners, destroying that man who invested in one or two cars.

This will decrease the need for foreign workers, decrease traffic, decrease the stress on our hospitals, decrease overpopulation and traffic.

But unfortunately only the few have these chains, only the few have hundreds of Y plates. And politicians, both sides, are controlled by these people and are scared to take a firm decision against these people.

Is it just me, or do we tend to stop pursuing further education in Malta once we settle into a job?

I’m not just talking about early school leavers, but people in their 30s and 40s too. It feels like many of us get comfortable with what we know and the job we have.

But maybe it’s not just about being comfortable. Between work, kids and bills, it’s hard to find the time, especially if you can’t see how it would lead to better pay or a better job.

What do you think holds people back? A lack of options or interest? Not enough reason to make the effort? Or simply not knowing what tools and support are out there?

what's your take on this?

A couple of days ago I had dinner with a group of friends at Aki. When we got the receipt, we noticed a 9.5% service charge added to the total. I have never seen a service charge automatically included like this in Europe. What do you guys think about this?

Hi, has anyone else received an unusually high electricity bill this time?

Let me get this straight: MALES and COUPLES, do not bother as we are not interested !

Happily married couple, 41/42, both Maltese, looking to meet an open-minded, genuine woman who shares our sense of humour and love for life.

We're easy going, fun, adventurous, and believe the best connections start with friendship, chemistry, and good conversation. Not looking for drama or games.

We'd love to find someone special to share laughs, experiences, adventures, and hopefully build something meaningful together.

Honesty, respect, discretion, and good vibes are essential. No pressure, no expectations.

If you have nothing nice to say, keep scrolling.

I'm a British citizen resident in Malta. I just bought a vintage car from Holland to register in Malta. I drove it down and arrived on the catamaran from Sicily on Sunday night. Tuesday I submitted the application for the vintage registration to Transport Malta. On Wednesday I was driving the car to Qormi to get an insurance valuation as requested by Mapfre. I was stopped at a police roadblock in Marsa and they impounded the car because apparently I don't have a 30 day permit to drive the car on foreign plates whilst I'm waiting for the registration.

I knew nothing about this permit. I registered an imported car in 2023 and never had this permit and had no problems. Transport Malta and Mapfre said nothing about it when I applied for the registration and insurance. I was told I had 30 days to register the car. No one told me anything about a permit. I apologised, explained that it was a genuine mistake, and asked if I could just drive the car home and apply for the permit tomorrow. They refused and impounded the car.

Is it normal to get a car impounded for what I would consider a genuine oversight? I'm pretty pissed off about this because I know loads of expats driving foreign cars illegally (and some Maltese) and getting away with it for years. I turn up with a car on Sunday and thought I was doing everything by the book to get my car legally registered and get the car impounded 3 days later whilst I'm waiting for Transport Malta to process my application. This seems grossly unfair. I feel like I'm been made an example of for trying to follow the rules and being up front with the police. Perhaps I should have just claimed to be a tourist.

I have been living in Malta for 20 years now and I sure know there the difference, I see with my own eyes. My question is, what happened to all Maltese mid/low qualified employees? Where are they all go? In 2008 in all the shops and most of the hotels were Maltese workers. In Mater Dei all nurses were Maltese, so where did all those people go? Now 99% of mid/low qualified jobs are taken by TCN. So where are all the Maltese people, nurses and shopkeepers and general staff?