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Mediterranean ObserverAugust 27, 2025
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MHRA Welcomes Random Drug and Alcohol Testing and Mandatory Prison Sentences for Fatalities

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The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) strongly supports the newly announced measures introducing random roadside testing for drugs and alcohol, alongside mandatory prison sentences in cases involving fatalities. MHRA has long advocated for a zero-tolerance approach to drug and alcohol abuse, recognising that safety and security are decisive success factors for Malta’s aspiration to […]
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Mediterranean ObserverAugust 26, 2025
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MHRA Condemns Violence: Safety and Rules Must Be Respected by All

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In light of various incidents recently reported by media outlets, the Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) strongly condemns any form of violence in or around restaurants and hospitality establishments. MHRA underlines that rules must be respected by all. Outdoor dining is a policy actively promoted by government as many people prefer dining outdoors, but […]
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Mediterranean ObserverAugust 20, 2025
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MHRA Backs Dr. Jonathan Joslin’s Call for Random Roadside Testing: A Safer Malta for Residents and Visitors

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The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) fully supports the urgent appeal made by Dr. Jonathan Joslin, Consultant in Emergency Medicine, for the introduction of random roadside testing for alcohol and drugs. His frontline experience treating victims of road accidents leaves no doubt, this measure saves lives and prevents tragedies. MHRA stresses that for a […]
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Mediterranean ObserverAugust 1, 2025
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Malta’s Conference Strategy Sustains Winter Tourism

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In a recent episode on SiGMA TV, Business to Government series, Tony Zahra, President of the Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association, sets out a clear plan to keep Malta’s tourism economy energised all year. Zahra explains why meetings, incentives, conferences, and events (MICE) are more than a helpful shoulder-season boost: they are a central pillar of national growth. His remarks […]
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Mediterranean ObserverJuly 22, 2025
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MHRA Commends Malta Police Force for Firm Enforcement in Tourism Zones and Calls for Stronger Legislative and Operational Support

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The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) commends the Malta Police Force for its recent firm enforcement actions across key entertainment zones, particularly in Paceville and St Julian’s, where five retail outlets were found illegally selling alcohol after 9pm and a restaurant was ordered to close for operating without a responsible person on-site, as required […]
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Mediterranean ObserverJuly 22, 2025
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MHRA Condemns Pilots’ Industrial Action Amid Critical Summer Tourism Season

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The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) strongly condemns the industrial directives issued by the Airline Pilots Association (ALPA) against KM Malta Airlines, which are already causing delays and operational disruption during the peak of Malta’s critical summer tourism season. At a time when Malta is welcoming thousands of visitors daily and the tourism sector […]
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Mediterranean ObserverJuly 18, 2025
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Commission Proposes Revised ETIAS Travel Authorisation Fee Ahead of 2026 Launch

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The European Commission has proposed increasing the application fee for the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) from €7 to €20. ETIAS, which will be mandatory for visa-exempt non-EU travellers entering the EU, is designed to enhance security and streamline entry procedures. The fee adjustment reflects inflation since the 2018 adoption of the ETIAS […]
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Mediterranean ObserverJuly 16, 2025
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Italian Competition Authority initiates proceedings against Trustpilot

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On 14 July 2025, the Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) launched formal proceedings against Trustpilot, citing potential violations of the Italian Consumer Code. The investigation, announced in weekly bulletin no. 27/2025, was prompted by consumer complaints and focuses on whether the platform engages in misleading commercial practices. The AGCM raised several concerns: Company rankings are based […]
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Mediterranean ObserverJune 18, 2025
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MHRA: Urgent Need for Better Management of Works, Traffic, and Noise in Paceville and St Julian’s

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The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) urges immediate action to address ongoing disruptions in Paceville and St Julian’s, where excavation works, traffic congestion, and noise are negatively impacting the tourism experience during the busy season. Although excavation is banned during summer in key tourism areas, “emergency” exemptions are reportedly being misused. Disruptive works continue […]
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