The amount of people saying that they will not vote in the upcoming European Parliament elections has increased, according to recently published survey. According to the survey, almost 21% said that they are almost certain that they will not vote while 13% said that they will likely not vote. This means that around 34% of people appear to have the intention of not voting in the elections in June. The survey was conducted by Eurobarometer between 11th January and 15th February this year. It asked 507 Maltese citizens about their voting intentions for the upcoming European Parliament elections. (Newsbook)
Tremors felt in Malta on Friday
Tremors were felt across Malta on Friday morning, as a 5.9 magnitude earthquake described as ‘moderately strong’ was reported in Greece. Many locals turned to social media throughout the morning to share their experience. The Malta Seismic Monitoring Group’s automated detection system recorded tremors in Malta just after 8 am (7am UTC), lasting for a few seconds at their highest intensity, then dying down into less perceptible aftershocks for a good ten minutes or so. (Times of Malta)
Financial issues are stressing us out, research shows
New research from the University of Malta reveals that financial and work-related issues cause more stress among Maltese individuals than death or divorce. Conducted by the Faculty for Social Well-being, the study aims to highlight pervasive stressors hindering people’s lives. Dean Andrew Azzopardi notes a societal shift towards materialism, exacerbating financial worries. 434 participants were surveyed, identifying 21 traumatic life events. Financial problems ranked highest in stress, affecting 68% significantly. Work-related issues followed, impacting 60%. Death of a loved one was common but less stressful. The study underscores the psychological toll of various stressors, emphasising the need for support mechanisms.
