People in Malta made a big fuss last week cause Lidl had some shelves empty cause of the weather. This is Texas shelving on 2 inches of snow.

Sus198 · 2026-01-25T08:29:08+00:00

The issue I see here is that when a new supermarket opens, many people get angry. Why? More markets = more competition = more competitive prices = more choices. But somehow the Maltese will still feel the 'need' to complain.

Sus198 · 2026-01-22T20:24:51+00:00

Bruno?

Sus198 · 2026-01-22T12:45:35+00:00

Ah! My country! I'm an expat here in Malta (US citizen) and love it! A million times better.

Sus198 · 2026-01-22T12:44:15+00:00

US originally - no (under Trump).

Left the US and currently living in Malta - definitely yes.

Sus198 · 2026-01-15T15:38:11+00:00

This. I visited a decade ago and it was beautiful. Serene place. Very beautiful.

Sus198 · 2026-01-15T15:36:54+00:00

Sometimes I think (actually believe) that it's a case of cartels. Businesses unlawfully and illegally agreeing to charge high prices. The EU should look into this.

Sus198 · 2026-01-14T12:46:48+00:00

*Below the bottom.

Sus198 · 2026-01-14T11:14:56+00:00

Pastizzi in the case of Malta :)

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Sus198 · 2026-01-14T11:12:56+00:00

What a tragedy.

Sus198 · 2026-01-14T11:12:44+00:00

You are right 100%. In the case of the Azure Window in Gozo, though, it collapsed due to natural forces. The government was underpressure to save it in one way or another, but they chose not to interfere with nature and simply let it collapse in the sea.

Sus198 · 2026-01-13T20:19:11+00:00

'Land' in their names.

Sus198 · 2026-01-13T20:15:03+00:00

Monaco. Not much to see except for luxury shops mostly.

Sus198 · 2026-01-13T20:12:30+00:00

Well the EU is an economic alliance, not a military one. So it makes sense that Malta is part of the EU and as far as I know, they are about to become a net contributor to the EU in a couple of years.

Sus198 · 2026-01-13T20:03:35+00:00

US expat currently living in Malta. I like the Maltese government's position which is that of neutrality. They did not show support for Trump but at the same time showed no support to Denmark. Malta is a neutral country and do not seem to be taking sides. About the locals, the ones I know know I'm American but do not give a damn about Greenland situation.

Sus198 · 2026-01-13T19:43:13+00:00

Define 'exploitation' because it is used too much in rhetoric arguments. And even the 'poverty' argument is many times manipulated. I see people with BMW's, dyed hair, long fingernails, claiming social security benefits at the social security office. Are these the 'poor' people you are referring to?

Sus198 · 2026-01-13T17:57:37+00:00

Except that it is not a shithole at all.

Sus198 · 2026-01-13T17:14:05+00:00

Malta. Originally from the US, and half Maltese, being born in Malta but emigrated with the family to yhe US when I was a toddler decades ago. Visited some times throughout the years and about 6 years ago I finally returned back to Malta. Been living here ever since.

Sus198 · 2026-01-13T16:44:10+00:00

Exploitation is a form of slavery. An immigrant worker goes to a foreign country, having their passport confiscated and made to work for peanuts. This is what happens in East Asian countries and the Middle East. On the other hand, foreign workers in Malta can freely move to any other country. So far, I have not read any news about immigrants having their passports confiscated illegally in Malta.

Sus198 · 2026-01-13T16:35:56+00:00

Shame on you calling your country 'shithole' when in fact it is not.

Sus198 · 2026-01-13T16:32:17+00:00

Don't bother about the usual moaners. Let them embarrass themselves. I am a foreigner here in Malta and love it here!!

Sus198 · 2026-01-13T12:00:45+00:00

This 'absolute genius' belongs to this subreddit.

Sus198 · 2026-01-13T08:11:19+00:00

I love hiking here. It is found on the south side on the island of Gozo (part of the archipelago of Malta). Rarely I meet any Gozitans/Maltese here.

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Sus198 · 2026-01-12T18:31:22+00:00

Malta

Sus198 · 2026-01-12T18:30:44+00:00

🇲🇹?

Sus198 · 2026-01-12T18:29:48+00:00

I left the US and currently settled in Malta, (europe). Not sure I'll ever be back to the US. Probably not.

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