November 6, 2025 Mediterranean Observer

MHRA welcomes tourism reform, urges strong enforcement and equal standards across all accommodation

The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) welcomes the new accommodation reform announced by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism Ian Borg, describing it as a significant step toward a more sustainable and quality-driven tourism model for Malta. By removing the additional height allowances previously granted to hotels and introducing clear […]
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October 27, 2025 Mediterranean Observer

MHRA: A Budget for the People and the Employers — A Bold Step Toward Malta’s Vision 2050

The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) welcomes the 2026 Budget presented by Finance Minister Clyde Caruana as balanced, responsible, and forward-looking. This Budget protects people through higher pensions, family support, and energy stability, while giving employers the fiscal certainty needed to invest, innovate, and create quality jobs. The MHRA commends the Government’s commitment to […]
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October 20, 2025 Mediterranean Observer

EU Sets Binding Food Waste Reduction Targets Under Revised Directive

A major step in the EU’s fight against food waste took effect yesterday, with the targeted revision of the Waste Framework Directive (2008/98/EC) now in force. The updated law introduces the first legally binding food waste reduction targets for Member States to achieve by 2030. Under the revised rules, countries must cut food waste by […]
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October 17, 2025 Mediterranean Observer

MHRA Commends Police Force for Major Drug Seizure and Reaffirms Zero Tolerance on Drugs

The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) commends the Malta Police Force for their recent successful operation which led to the seizure of a substantial quantity of illegal drugs, preventing millions of euros’ worth of cocaine from reaching the streets. This decisive action once again demonstrates the professionalism and vigilance of Malta’s law enforcement authorities […]
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October 17, 2025 Mediterranean Observer

MHRA: Malta Needs More Productivity, Not Fewer Working Days

The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) has expressed concern over the Opposition’s proposal to pilot a four-day workweek within the public sector. MHRA stated that while it recognises the importance of work–life balance and employee wellbeing, such a reform must be grounded in economic realities and productivity data, not political slogans. The Association warned […]
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21 March 2021 – Good France

The 6th edition of the event “Goût de France/Good France” has been postponed until spring 2021, following the measures taken to fight the COVID-19 health crisis. Though delayed, will still be the beloved opportunity for professionals of French gastronomy to share their know-how and their passion for this cuisine, as it is every year. Scheduled […]

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