Voting ongoing in snap elections in Malta, governing party expected to win
Malta’s economy to dominate this year’s election, with rising rents and infrastructure at the forefront of debates.

Malta’s economy to dominate this year’s election, with rising rents and infrastructure at the forefront of debates.





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