Malta Blog

Malta is a relatively safe country, and it could be claimed that it’s one of the safest countries in the developed world. Visitors to Malta are unlikely to be the victim of crime whilst on holiday. In 2009, it was reported that Malta had a rate of 34 crimes per 1,000 persons, compared to a high of 100/1000 for Finland at one extreme and 10/1000 in Greece.

Whilst most areas of Malta are relatively safe, and violent crimes are few and far between being mostly perpetrated by assailants known to victims, there are crime hotspots that have been identified.

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Malta sets a minimum wage for all employees regardless of whether a worker is a Maltese or foreign National. According to Legal Notice 378 of 2009, Malta’s national weekly minimum wage for 2010 is

€142.67 for employees aged under 17 years,
€145.51 for employees aged 17 years,
€152.29 for employees aged 18 years and over.

Increases in minimum wage levels are linked to the cost of living and inflation rates of the preceding twelve months and minimum wage levels are adjusted on an annual basis.

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Gentlemen’s clubs are also known as lap-dancing bars, strip clubs or pole-dancing venues and there are a good number of these in Malta today. Historically, when the British forces were based here, Valletta’s Strait Street was a hive of activity for strip clubs and other adult activities – it was world-renowned back then. Today, the venue has changed and has been somewhat upgraded, and a number of adult clubs are found mainly in Paceville, but there are also some popular clubs further out in Bugibba and Sliema. These clubs generally are free to enter, serve drinks and have a strict age restriction – adults only.

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Over the past couple of decades, health spas have become extremely popular, with many people seeking out a haven to escape the pressures of modern life, to detox and to feel relaxed and rejuvenated. Many holidaymakers also take advantage of such facilities whilst on vacation, and to cope with the demand, health and wellness spas have opened at most of the 4 and 5-star hotels here in Malta. Most health spas in Malta are equipped with an indoor swimming pool, a Jacuzzi, steam room, sauna and gym. Hotel guests can usually use these facilities free, and for non-residents, the fees for membership can cost from €200-500 per annum.

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The year 2010 marks the 1950th anniversary of the arrival of St. Paul on Malta, when he was shipwrecked allegedly near to what are now known as St Paul’s Islands, at the mouth of St Paul’s Bay in the north of Malta. Rumours started back in September 2009 that His Holiness may be visiting Malta to mark the occasion, and on 14th November, Archbishop Paul Cremona OP turned the speculation into reality when he confirmed that the Papal visit would take place on Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th April 2010.

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