Malta (MT)

Malta is a small EU island nation in the central Mediterranean — the smallest EU member state by area — celebrated for its extraordinary concentration of history (the Knights of St John, ancient megalithic temples older than Stonehenge), warm climate of 300+ sunshine days per year, English as a co-official language making it uniquely accessible for anglophone expats, a thriving iGaming and fintech sector, and a strategic location halfway between Europe and North Africa.

Capital: Valletta

Region: Europe

Language: Maltese

Currency: EUR (€)

Cost of living: Moderate (index 62)

Emergency: 112

Emergency Numbers

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General Emergency

112

Police

2122 4001 (non-emergency) / 112 (emergency)

Fire Brigade

112

Ambulance

112

Poison Control

Mater Dei Hospital A&E: 2545 0000 (ask for toxicology). EU Poison Centres: +356 2545 0000

Mental Health

Richmond Foundation Lifeline: 1770 (free, 24/7). Mental Health Services: 2122 1443.

Domestic Violence

Appoġġ Domestic Violence: 179 (free, 24/7)

Child Protection

Foundation for Social Welfare Services: 1179

Road Assistance

Yellow Knights Motoring Organisation: 2133 3999

How to call emergency services in Malta

112 works from any mobile or landline without credit or a SIM. Operators speak Maltese and English. State your precise location (street name, town, nearest landmark — addresses can be complex in villages), nature of emergency, and number of people involved. Malta is small but addresses are often unclear — having GPS coordinates is helpful. For medical emergencies, the only major A&E is Mater Dei Hospital in Msida.