A recent parliamentary disclosure has shed light on a deeply concerning issue facing the Maltese population: at least 5,000 citizens aged 65 and over are currently living in poverty. Despite being recipients of state pensions, these individuals are unable to meet their basic living expenses due to their extremely low incomes. This was confirmed through official data presented by Social Policy Minister Michael Falzon, following repeated parliamentary questions submitted by Opposition Member of Parliament Paula Mifsud Bonnici....
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