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# Good things happening in Malta
- URL: https://www.karlsnotes.com/good-things-happening-in-malta/
- Published: 2024-12-23T19:16:24.000Z
- Updated: 2025-01-07T13:11:49.000Z
- Author: Karl
- Tags: Politics, Tech, Lifestyle

*Updated: 07/01/25*

Over the past year, I have been gathering stories of progress and positive change taking place in Malta, which often get overshadowed by negative news. 

Here are some achievements to keep us optimistic about our country's potential:

[Artificial intelligence to help predict and manage Malta’s water suppliesModel used by EWA and WSC forecasts future water demands![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/a9/c1/a9c1efd2-da6f-45fb-8f22-c82eb72a046a/content/images/icon/apple-touch-icon-180-1.png)Times of MaltaMark Laurence Zammit![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/a9/c1/a9c1efd2-da6f-45fb-8f22-c82eb72a046a/content/images/thumbnail/c9373a8d29369c8a63aca29cfeab293b06142a10-1735919520-44bd2593-1200x630.jpg)](https://timesofmalta.com/article/artificial-intelligence-help-predict-manage-malta-water-supplies.1103271?ref=karlsnotes.com)

[The student using AI to turn speech into sign languageMac Patrick Gauci believes the early-stage technology could help bridge the communication gap between deaf and hearing people![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/a9/c1/a9c1efd2-da6f-45fb-8f22-c82eb72a046a/content/images/icon/apple-touch-icon-180.png)Times of MaltaFiona Galea Debono![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/a9/c1/a9c1efd2-da6f-45fb-8f22-c82eb72a046a/content/images/thumbnail/ca233d6ccf1a43129b542f3233d2866a9464c0bf-1732974282-29b10e23-1200x630.jpg)](https://timesofmalta.com/article/the-student-using-ai-turn-speech-sign-language.1101813?ref=karlsnotes.com)

[He was fed up waiting in line to recycle bottles. So he created an appThrough Botl, users can more easily donate their recyclable containers![](https://timesofmalta.com/img/icons/apple-touch-icon-180.png)Times of Malta![](https://cdn-attachments.timesofmalta.com/46f4ea3ebec9bf2d9d1bb7cd7f4a4478007c81eb-1729339336-363123a3-1200x630.jpg)](https://timesofmalta.com/article/he-fed-waiting-line-recycle-bottles-so-created-app.1099779?ref=karlsnotes.com)

[Hope under Cassola’s big tentAfter winning the support of 13,000 voters, Arnold Cassola has embarked on the creation of a new ‘big tent’ party for middle-of-the-road and progressive voters. JAMES DEBONO asks whether it can succeed.![](https://www.maltatoday.com.mt/ui/images/icons/Icon-60@3x.png)MaltaToday.com.mtMore from James Debono![](https://content.maltatoday.com.mt/ui_frontend/thumbnail/684/400/12_13_arnold_cassola_2.jpeg)](https://www.maltatoday.com.mt/news/national/129764/hope%5Funder%5Fcassolas%5Fbig%5Ftent?ref=karlsnotes.com)

[Clay-based irrigation technology being tested in Gozo could slash water useResearchers test out SLECI system as part of EU-backed project![](https://timesofmalta.com/img/icons/apple-touch-icon-180.png)Times of Malta![](https://cdn-attachments.timesofmalta.com/9de6c8089045f5a6b7150a9b12df8b6019ff69de-1713350275-8d281527-1200x630.jpg)](https://timesofmalta.com/article/claybased-irrigation-technology-tested-gozo-slash-water-use.1091104?ref=karlsnotes.com)

[Airship company mulls plans to fly between Malta and GozoCompany has been in discussions with Transport Malta about their services![](https://timesofmalta.com/img/icons/apple-touch-icon-180.png)Times of Malta![](https://cdn-attachments.timesofmalta.com/eb0fd52305e79e72015c1e0842d49241287b836f-1711889457-248628a6-1200x630.jpg)](https://timesofmalta.com/article/airship-company-mulls-plans-fly-malta-gozo.1090211?ref=karlsnotes.com)

[Tal-Linja app will provide live tracking of buses from MondayTransport Minister Chris Bonett says update of Tal-Linja app will deliver live tracking of buses similar to what people can experience with food delivery apps![](https://www.maltatoday.com.mt/ui/images/icons/Icon-60@3x.png)MaltaToday.com.mtMore from Kurt Sansone![](https://content.maltatoday.com.mt/ui_frontend/thumbnail/684/400/tal_linja_app.png)](https://www.maltatoday.com.mt/news/national/128265/tallinja%5Fapp%5Fwill%5Fprovide%5Flive%5Ftracking%5Fof%5Fbuses%5Ffrom%5Fmonday?ref=karlsnotes.com)

[Maltese students bag gold, silver, bronze in Italy robotics competitionThe Savio College students have been building their robots since October![](https://timesofmalta.com/img/icons/apple-touch-icon-180.png)Times of Malta![](https://cdn-attachments.timesofmalta.com/db87e4a72f653cabc51e4872e087f8b5d56b89d3-1711138624-4893b79c-1200x630.jpg)](https://timesofmalta.com/article/maltese-students-bag-gold-silver-bronze-italy-robotics-competition.1089728?ref=karlsnotes.com#Echobox=1711177524)

[Shark Tank boss pledges unprecedented €1.3 million for AI ‘traffic brain’AI visionary Alexiei Dingli wins over Mark Bajada with digital traffic brain that can analyse hundreds of traffic camera feeds and take instant decisions to alleviate traffic woes![](https://www.maltatoday.com.mt/ui/images/icons/Icon-60@3x.png)MaltaToday.com.mtMore from Matthew Vella![](https://content.maltatoday.com.mt/ui_frontend/thumbnail/684/400/screenshot_2024-01-19_at_08.58.49.png)](https://www.maltatoday.com.mt/lifestyle/television/127102/shark%5Ftank%5Fboss%5Fpledges%5Funprecedented%5F13%5Fmillion%5Ffor%5Fai%5Ftraffic%5Fbrain?ref=karlsnotes.com)

[Editorial: Making pedestrianised zones feasibleFor urban regeneration projects to succeed existing traffic flows must be carefully studied![](https://timesofmalta.com/img/icons/apple-touch-icon-180.png)Times of Malta![](https://cdn-attachments.timesofmalta.com/f843356549e7dc8291206d95c90949b995638378-1704371244-2c7c64c6-1200x630.jpg)](https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/editorial-making-pedestrianised-zones-feasible.1076286?ref=karlsnotes.com)

[‘People Have The Power’: Andre Callus Reminds Public Of Its Strength Against Environmental DestructionMoviment Graffitti’s Andre Callus has reminded the public of the true power it holds when it comes to stopping environmental destruction.![](https://lovinmalta.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/cropped-fav2022-270x270.png)Lovin MaltaAna Tortell![](https://lovinmalta.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Ana-FB-cover-2023-11-15T185227.906-1024x536.jpg)](https://lovinmalta.com/lifestyle/environment/people-have-the-power-andre-callus-reminds-public-of-its-strength-against-environmental-destruction/?ref=karlsnotes.com)

[Six international firms show interest in offshore renewables – energy ministryMalta’s first-ever national policy was announced and open to the public for consultation in August![](https://timesofmalta.com/img/icons/apple-touch-icon-180.png)Times of Malta![](https://cdn-attachments.timesofmalta.com/4d43782dd2531386b746fe2aaf59acce7ba93510-1698949105-999ee87d-1200x630.jpg)](https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/six-international-firms-interest-offshore-renewables-energy-ministry.1065150?ref=karlsnotes.com)

[Drones and AI roped in to help rid Malta of invasive plantsThe new technology will run its first tests at Għajn Tuffieħa Bay![](https://timesofmalta.com/img/icons/apple-touch-icon-180.png)Times of Malta![](https://cdn-attachments.timesofmalta.com/1362aec3b225afa23ad28afd87e74aea39e00a54-1697730560-24c8cfd0-1200x630.jpg)](https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/drones-ai-roped-help-rid-malta-invasive-plants.1062141?ref=karlsnotes.com)

[Renewable energy up 13% in 2022Energy from interconnector up 18%![](https://timesofmalta.com/img/icons/apple-touch-icon-180.png)Times of Malta![](https://cdn-attachments.timesofmalta.com/effa76c2b0a3240a8b9b9dd8ca0fe78e7790e8e7-1696497427-4b90b6ec-1200x630.jpg)](https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/renewable-energy-13-2022.1059327?ref=karlsnotes.com)

[BCRS says it recycled 150m beverage containers in nine monthsHundreds fined for littering near reverse vending machines![](http://timesofmalta.com/img/icons/apple-touch-icon-180.png)Times of Malta![](https://cdn-attachments.timesofmalta.com/821ba4be1a6eb1aec2b3e6f11e6327beb202f758-1692798134-9aebb4d5-1200x630.jpg)](http://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/bcrs-says-recycled-150m-beverage-containers-nine-months.1051003?ref=karlsnotes.com)

[A one-man civic education campaignWhereas when it comes to politics there is a general air of hopeless defeatism, when it comes to the deterioration of their own neighbourhoods everyone becomes very vocal and angry.![](http://www.maltatoday.com.mt/ui/images/icons/Icon-60@3x.png)MaltaToday.com.mtMore from Josanne Cassar![](https://content.maltatoday.com.mt/ui_frontend/thumbnail/684/400/whatsapp_image_2022-03-19_at_1.05.09_pm.jpeg)](http://www.maltatoday.com.mt/comment/blogs/124526/a%5Foneman%5Fcivic%5Feducation%5Fcampaign%5F?ref=karlsnotes.com)