Gozo Businesses Say Storm Harry Revealed Need for a Malta-Gozo Tunnel

Gozo businesses say Storm Harry revealed need for a Malta-Gozo tunnel

Gozo’s leading business lobby wants the government to reignite talks about developing a permanent link between the island and mainland Malta.The Gozo Business Chamber said this past week’s adverse weather conditions had once again highlighted Gozo’s accessibility challenges and reliance on a sole mode of transportation – sea ferries.“People were stranded, and flights and appointments...

CPD Handled 597 Emergency Calls And Hundreds Of Hazards During Storm Harry

Civil Protection Malta has released the numbers behind their massive effort to keep the islands safe during Storm Harry, one of the most powerful and destructive storms to hit the central Mediterranean in recent years. During the storm’s peak, more than 597 emergency calls were received via 112. Teams had to deal with hundreds of challenges, from trees blocking roads and debris needing clearance, to electrical hazards and people trapped in vehic…

Europe: Cyclone Harry Tears Through Southern Italy, Malta; Triggers Red Alerts

Cyclone Harry tore through southern Italy and Malta in mid-January, triggering red alerts across Sicily, Sardinia and Calabria as hurricane-force winds, torrential rain and storm surges overwhelmed coastal regions. Authorities estimate damage at over one billion euros, with assessments still underway. More than 1,600 rescue operations were carried out in three days as waves exceeding 8 metres battered coastlines, flooding ports, collapsing infra…

Gozo Business Chamber calls for permanent link between Malta and Gozo - The Maltese Herald

The Gozo Business Chamber has issued a press release urging the government to start discussing the permanent link between Malta and Gozo (bridge). The Chamber has said that it has been the main promoter of this project to ensure inclusion of the Gozitan economy with the country’s agenda. Bad weather has severely affected the Gozo Channel ferry service between Malta and Gozo prompting a renewed discussion about a permanent link from Malta to Gozo…