Malta Pays Drivers €25,000 to Quit — But the Traffic Keeps Coming
Malta’s latest transport policy offers €25,000 to drivers who surrender their licence, but many argue the scheme risks becoming an expensive distraction from the island’s deeper traffic crisis.
Noma Island Controversy Deepens as Political Links and Permit Questions Emerge
Public concern grows over the Noma Island floating platform, with mayors, NGOs, and residents citing environmental risks and overcrowding. A petition demands transparency and safeguards. Momentum leader Arnold Cassola highlights potential political links, fueling fears of lobbying and weak regulation. The project has become a test of Malta’s governance and public trust.
Noma Island: Malta’s New Sister Island
Rejected on the Côte d’Azur after fierce environmental and political opposition, the controversial floating platform Canua Island is now heading to Malta under a new name. Rebranded as Noma Island, the offshore venue is expected to relaunch in 2026 as a luxury beach club and restaurant accessible only by boat. Once rejected by French Riviera communities, the project is now being marketed as Malta’s “fourth island.”
Hot Girl Walks in a Concrete Jungle: Malta
Malta’s streets are dominated by cranes, roadworks, and cars, but rarely pedestrians. In a country where everything is close, why does walking feel so difficult?
What It’s Really Like to Run a JA Company at 16
Running a company at sixteen may sound unrealistic, yet the Junior Achievement Company Programme proves that young people are capable of building real businesses when given the opportunity. What began as a classroom project quickly became an immersive lesson in entrepreneurship, teamwork, and leadership. From building a brand and pitching on television to representing Malta at Europe’s largest youth entrepreneurship festival, the experience showed me that entrepreneurship is not just about ideas, it is about adaptability, responsibility, and the courage to turn solutions into reality.
Step back on the Green Deal, the European Parliament wants to reduce environmental constraints for companies.
The European Parliament is considering a proposal to limit the companies subject to sustainability rules, raising concerns about a potential weakening of the Union's environmental and social commitments. The decision will impact the EU's role in the ecological transition and global competition.
Debate Kit – Actions and Climate Change
The European Youth Parliament – France is a citizenship education association run by and for young people. These fact sheets can be used as a basis for facilitating a debate or awareness-raising activity for any type of audience. Discover today the Debate Kit on the theme of climate change!
Sustainability without empathy leaves people behind, warns climate justice activist
From activism to EU policy, Francisca Costa communicates how our collective action can bridge divides and protect the most vulnerable. She argues that true sustainability demands empathy and an understanding of others' paths through the climate crisis, not finger-pointing.
