Is this really the way Malta wants to be seen ?

What brutes!  This fits my Malta Neandethal Theory.  Email me if you want to know it--Ilene from An-American-in-Malta.com

I don't get it either. I take my life in my hands every time I cross the street to go to work, anywhere.  The Maltese seem friendly, basically, on the street--but are filled with road rage behind the wheel--Ilene

Hi,

Read this petition about illegal boathouses in Malta and sign online if you agree. Thanks.

https://www.change.org/petitions/malta- … our-island

Cheers
Ricky

According to the Times, the reason it was only a fine is that the victim refused to press assault charges.

Hi

The whole issue is a Maltese one and not many occasional visitors or even residents will be aware of the extent of these things. The reason why I picked up the story is that members of environmental NGO's like the Rambler's and any Maltese enjoying themselves in the countryside are constantly confronted with illegal squatting, 'Private' signs across public paths, illegal 'boathouses' and camping sites on beaches and building without permit in ODZ areas, not to mention the illegal dumping of anything from TV's,freezers to whole illegal car dumps with oil pollution (incidently the biggest site is near Marsaxlokk).

This camping site on a public beach is just one example.

The topic itself has developed into one of the most discussed issues in recent years as the number of comments on the various articles demonstrate and has even made it's way into foreign news media.

This is today's contuinuation titled 'Battle of the Beach':

http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/vi … -it.432911

There is also the report that the police will appeal the 60 € sentence and that MEPA have finally issued an enforcement notice that the camp site has to leave ' as soon as possible'. The Maltese interpretation of this is that it means 'by the end of the summer' -))))

So we will be hearing more, hopefully. As otherwise nothing will change.

Cheers
Ricky

well, really in every country in the world there are problems USA one of the dangerous places in the world! i've visited Malta 4 times this year and we also planing to buy a house there and i found it very safe place even if i'm walking at 3:00 am

it is indeed one of the safest places to live - couldnt and wouldnt disagree with that

Well said Designs.... there are many places in the World that are a lot worse and don't forget that the media has a big part in this with all the hype etc.

I love this forum and totally looking forward to moving to Malta..

Ken

I believe that Ricky is taking the right approach by making us aware of issues that can and do affect Expats already in Malta and those planning to arrive. If we want Malta to remain a place of beauty and safety for all of us, then we need to give our Maltese hosts all the assistance that we can in getting politicians to pass the laws that will sort these problems out. Those people getting 'hot under the collar' and saying go home - shouldn't be turning a blind eye to the dumping and vagrants because they do exist and they are spoiling Malta. Yes, this does happen all over the world but that doesn't mean one should just accept it - I have used the link that Ricky posted for the petition to the Maltese parliamentary candidates and have received a very grateful reply asking that we use Facebook to make this protest even stronger. So for all those that love Malta and it's beauty, get onto the internet now!

Hi

There are many NGO's in Malta doing their best to help the environment and preserve the great historical heritage like Din l'art Helwa, Heritage Malta, FAA, Ramblers Association of Malta,National Geographic Society, Friends of Earth just to mention a few.

All their present Maltese and Expat members welcome newcomers to participate in the different activities or even volunteer to help or just back the issues with public support.

I personally chose the Ramblers and don't regret a minute of my time invested along with all the other Maltese and Expat members helping clean the Majjistral park,taking kids out in the countryside, lobbying against various issues, meeting politicians and Mepa or just going for really nice walks.


Cheers
Ricky

I have been living here for 2 years and I am in my last year (and I have to admit that I am happy about that)... I have to say that there are 2 completely different group of locals... the ones that believe that shouting and fighting is the way to survive and the ones civilized... as always you can not generalize.

love all.. enjoy the summer...

toonarmy9752 wrote:

it is indeed one of the safest places to live - couldnt and wouldnt disagree with that

Amen! just a story, one day forgot my son's push chair (without the kid ) in Mosta (just in the middle of the street.. i was getting the kids in the car and just forget it), full of shopping bags hanging from the stroller...

Next day I realized, went to Mosta and someone told me that a lady was keeping it for me... and sure was... she didn't even want to receive a cake we brought to her because for her it wasn't a favor..it was just the right thing to do... that is also Malta...

Another, in the middle of the "crude" winter I ran out of gas... I ask our "fruit provider" in Mellieha,Charlie (Toon Army might know who he is ) if he knew where I could get one... he gave me one of his own... that is also Malta...

this is so true - we ran out of potatoes on a public holiday last year and all the shops were shut....we passed the local restaurant (il Mithna) and sandro the owner gave us potatoes - the best we have ever had.........must find out where he hets them!!!

I LOVE MALTA....

There i said it ... got it out there ... everyone now knows ....

People, culture, relaxed way of life

other may say I hate Malta

People, culture, slow way things happen...

funny how same things could be used in totally opposite ways..

Its all relative to peoples own feelings

Julian

totally agree Julian..sometimes it can be frustrating but then its not little england or any other country - embrace it and accept it for what it is...and you will be fine.

As much as I agree with you Julian, how many of us would live in Malta if it was located near Scotland rather than in the Med :-)

Alf007 wrote:

I have been living here for 2 years and I am in my last year (and I have to admit that I am happy about that)... I have to say that there are 2 completely different group of locals... the ones that believe that shouting and fighting is the way to survive and the ones civilized... as always you can not generalize.

Hi Alf,

did you actually read the free excerpt from our US writer friend. I think you are being a bit unfair spinning her talking about her own panic attacks from young and turning it into 'bitching' about Malta. The little about Malta that actually comes up in the free read is actually very positive about Malta!

Quite obviously she was referring to herself and panic attacks and is quoting a famous historical saying -))

Cheers
Ricky

love all.. enjoy the summer...