All in the same boat : undocumented migrants and the Maltese labour market

Abstract

In January 2007, International Living Magazine pronounced the Maltese Islands as the country with “the best climate in the world”. The article lists Malta’s attractive gems: Fair weather, averaging 5.2 hours of sunshine a day, even in December. Mild winter temperatures. An early spring. Frost and snow are mostly unknown. There is winter rainfall, but it tends to come in heavy bursts for short periods. A few sandy beaches. A round of colourful village festivals complete with fireworks in summer. Excellent diving and sailing. You can play golf, go horseback riding, and attend trotting races. The second-oldest theatre in Europe is the Manoel Theatre, in the capital of Malta, Valletta. In the cooler months, October through May, you can see opera, theatre, music, and ballet there. And all on 316 square kilometres.