It was wonderful to speak with you on this subject Alex, I've been watching your channel for some time now and was really excited to shoot this video with you. I hope people will understand where me and plenty of other people my age come from so we can together create a better future for the Maltese youth. Thank you so much Alex, it was a pleasure!

Alex, your conversation about leaving Malta deeply resonated with me. My parents, driven by similar desires for opportunity and a better life, emigrated from Malta to the United States in the 1950s. Back then, Malta faced limited prospects, high living costs, and perceived corruption. The same conversation you had today could have been had with them as well! Much has changed since then. While I welcome the increased diversity, Maltese voices still spark a sense of homecoming when I am lucky to visit the island. However, fear of losing familiar culture when new arrivals come in also reflects a common human tendency regardless of where you live in the world. Speaking the local language is crucial for integration, so I agree with your suggestion. Interestingly, I hear the opposite about the young Maltese favoring English rather than Maltese though. I hope that at some point we do not lose the Maltese language, but when I think about it Maltese is a language made up from so many different cultures that inhabited the island at any given point, so again what has changed, the language continues to evolve. Ultimately, fluency in the chosen country's language benefits everyone so English or Maltese should be taught to new residents of the Island who wish to work with the public. In the United States we are so diverse we also have the same problem. The grass isn't always greener, Alex. Regardless of location, many feel the work-life grind and search for meaning. Remember, immigrants leave their country for the same reason the Maltese do and immigrants often face challenges like discrimination and job difficulties. Researching how Maltese immigrants fared in England and Australia could offer valuable perspective, it wasn’t much different than how Maltese may feel toward immigrants today. So it’s human nature no matter where you are nothing specific to the Maltese. It’s one thing living in a country for a short period of time and knowing you will go home at some point as opposed to actually saying this is my home. Fear of the unknown is natural, but change is inevitable. It would be interesting if you were able to connect Maltese people who left Malta in the 50s and 60s I think you will see many similarities of why young Maltese want to leave the island today. Their stories hold invaluable wisdom. Thank you, Alex, for your honest videos. They truly touch my heart

as a 19yr old student and basic part-time worker in a restaurant with Asian workers, I agree with him fully. While working as a waiter I was told "I thought you were Indian", "next time, you come serve us because I don't understand her/him", "oh you're Maltese, from where did they find you?". And I think to myself, I was born here, this is my country, it shouldn't be such a surprise to be served by a local, and it makes me feel strange, but at the same time, the workers I work with are very nice people I am friends with them.

I really enjoyed the video Alex. I agree that you should make more videos with Maltese people, I'm Maltese Australian. Miirko is a very articulate guy, has a good head on his shoulders. I agreed with everything he said and the changes he'd like to see. The biggest one for me would be to stop the construction, keep the Maltese culture/architecture, etc, and have more greenery instead of tearing down trees to build 'yet another hotel'. Miirko, I say you should travel and experience other cultures, learn the languages. I wish you all the best for the future. I look forward to more of your videos Alex.

A very good and informative interview, Alex. Malta is definitely on my wish list to visit. I understand where this young man is coming from. I lived in Cyprus in my youth, moved from country to country, and eventually became a USA citizen. I was educated abroad and had a successful career. Now, I’m planning to move back to Cyprus and enjoy and appreciate this island as an older person. I felt the same way back then as this person. I know Cyprus has probably some of Malta’s issues that you both brought up. Traffic, lack of opportunities for the younger generation, and wage equality, among other issues. Im sure this young Maltese man, who I found very likable and knowledgeable, knows what he wants. He reminds me of me, back then. But life it’s not always greener on the other side. Best of luck in 2024, Alex

What an articulate young man. Lovely to see the greenery. Great interview, Alex. Hope to bump into you soon 😊

Looking forward to you featuring more Maltese locals. Happy New Year!

Nicely edited and crafted interview--quite informative, Alex. Very nice to have a young Maltese person featured in the video! And best wishes to Miirko for his future!

By the way, i visited your island in the summer of 2023, and it is indeed beautiful. I would love to come back again. Miirka, I wish you all of the best in life.

I think is the same feeling we all have, we want to explore the world, we are not supposed to stay in the country we have been born and raised, this is life!

Great interview Alex, done with skill and sensitivity. I gained a lot of insights, thanks Alex keep up the great work.

Such a lovely and pleasant young man, it was lovely to see his opinion and views on life in Malta from a 21 year old Maltese.

Absolutely valid points. As an expat I loved Malta's culture and mentality but left because of the noise, traffic and construction.

This video is of high intellect, decision making on migration from your home land to another requires alot of deep and second thoughts, hence it might be very catastrophical if maximum considerations are not taken or considered. Alex you have been so wonderful and doing alot of great jobs in bringing up series of videos to enlighten people from other nations who wish to come down to malta. So far, Malta is dream Nation for me and cant wait to be there because they are very nice people and very accomodating.

Let me get the first thing out of the way: Gnien l-Gharusa tal-Mosta would he translated to Garden of the Bride of Mosta (not girlfriend 😛). It's always good to understand the perspective of the youth, even though it can be based on a lack of experience, and lots of idealistic expectations. This guy is from Mosta ... Don't blame him that he feels the congestion. A formerly quiet town, it has very rapidly become one of the most congested areas of the island. I wouldn't live in it if they paid me. It saddens me to see that the racism towards Asian TCNs pervades even younger generations. They are coming to do the jobs nobody else wants to do, don't complain, don't cause any crime and yet, to quote this young man, some people are saying "should we even adapt" with these people? Why? Because they cook curries and maybe talk a bit loud? Also, the expectations we have of them that they come to Malta already conversant in Maltese is not only ridiculous, but is also an expectation we don't have of immigrants coming from Scandinavia, Germany, etc. I'm pretty sure that if we had to make a Maltese language requirement on people coming here, our economy would grind to a halt. Malta is by no means a perfect place and there's much room for improvement. There are some things which are achievable - better public transportation, better respect to the environment, better sustainability, lower reliance on cars. However, there are some things which are unlikely to change anytime soon. Malta was never lush - it was probably even drier and treeless in the past than it is now. It's also not going to get any bigger, so we won't be having New York sidewalks anytime soon, and if we don't want to be taking up more unspoilt land, the only way to cater for an increasing population is building upwards. I also find it hilarious when people say there are no opportunities in Malta when it actually has one of the highest employments in the Mediterranean region and also the second lowest unemployment rate in the EU. Where's the lack of opportunities then, if I may ask? Nonetheless, I do encourage the youth to leave, and actually see if the grass is greener on the other side. Not as an Erasmus student, not as a tourist, but actually living with the costs and bureaucracy and language barriers of another country in its entirety. Then you can decide if Malta is the place for you or you're better off elsewhere. Because, let's face it ... If you're getting defensive about immigrants here not knowing the language well enough, don't expect to be greeted with open arms once you go elsewhere. One last thing - I do find that that Maltese people complain a lot about the flaws of the island but then are willing to make very little changes to their habits to make things better. This sense of entitlement must stop.

Good speaker young man! I do believe that has an experience of leaving abroad will be beneficial. Malta still a good place, but it is becoming overdeveloped (lack of planning) it is growing the economy, but decreasing the quality of living as most of the big metropoles in the world.

Hi Alex. I love watching your videos!!! Started watching them even before we visited Malta. We were in Malta back in October 2023. Until now I still watch them! Keep those videos coming. Malta is such a beautiful country and the people are nice. Btw, that guy you are interviewing is very articulate and his views are common among the young generations no matter which country they live.

Finally got a chance to watch this. It was super interesting and I enjoyed hearing Miirko's perspective very much. He was so well-spoken and mature. I never knew any 21 year old guys like that when I was at university! And to Miirko I'd say: Move abroad because it's amazing to see what life is really like outside your country. I grew so much as person when I moved from the US to England and now I hope I'll get a chance to move abroad in the near future since I had to move back to the US.

Hi Alex, glad to see you again, always waiting for your upcoming videos superb job.. I love Malta amd people of the nation, they are very friendly, careing, supportive ect..I'm so lucky to live and work in Malta.

Very informative video as always dear Alex❤ Good Luck for the future Miirko ❤️

Finally, good on you Alex. Speaking to the Maltese youth. I hope you will continue this, speaking to the Maltese youth, but from every walk of life, including the ones from Senglea and Hamrun, to Mellieha and to the more affluent Sliema. I suggested this to you 6 months ago if you remember. I've been then since; I came in August and stayed in Sliema. I am an Australian born 💯 Maltese. I loved it there. But like Mirko said, Everywhere I went, I found it very hard to speak with people in Maltese and coming from Australia, I have no one to speak Maltese to you. So I really wanted to speak in Maltese. Yeah, and even many maltese themselves would answer me in english and want to have a conversation in english, and that drove me mad lol. But maltese so beautiful and I am so proud of my heritage and our island. Nice interview Mirko, and you are a very intelligent, well spoken diplomatic young guy my brother. God bless you both, and I hope to see many more videos like this. And both of you, stay very close to Jesus, especially in the Sacraments, to Our Lady and to St. Joseph. In the end this is the absolute most important thing..... for there is no true happiness and true peace of heart anywhere in the world without Them, without daily Prayer, and without our beautiful Triun God 🙏 And unfortunately in malta I found that a lot of this is being lost, in exchange for money, pleasure and prestige, All of which in the end will lead to inner loneliness, hopelessness and emptiness......

Hi Alex! great video; you are the Graham Norton of Malta!

very interesting! I wish you many subscribers!❤❤❤

I agree with this young man what he has to say about Malta. I respect him and I'm from the US and planning to move to Malta for my retirement.

Good interview well done guest and Alex xxx

Very good videot about the issues youth in a lot parts of the world face today

Finsh your video, I really like the enthusiasm and kindness of Maltese people, but I would like to say that most foreigners will still return to their own countries, and it is not necessarily a bad thing for young people who leave Malta to explore the outside world, they will choose to return one day and bring something valuable to Malta. As for culture shock, I am open to it. After all, the vast majority of the population is still Maltese, you are the master of Malta，and I think different cultures bring vitality and opportunities to Malta. we should Learn from each other and make use of opportunities.

As a scandinavian in Malta id like the trash to be gone and in order, they gotta start using trashbins on wheels outside the houses. Also start insulating your houses and keep them clean and neat. If something breaks, repair it with good material. The cheap windows, doors and furniture is sometimes a joke in some rentals. People are being too cheap sometimes with things for the home comfort. I wish they had larger sidewalks, but I got no solution to that one. The country is in general not walk-able honestly, car is needed if you live in Malta. Another thing would be construction needs to get limited/cut.

I can’t believe how articulate he is at 21! I was like”dunno” “coz”

Great interview, Alex 👍 Miirko is bravu and very interesting to listen to. Sahha

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Wow Alex, that is some interview you had on this video, well done to both of you and thank you, the view on the background looks lovely & green, reminds me a bit of where I live here in the south coast of England, hahaha, and rightly so specially at the present as we are having so much rain and so many floods ; Anyway I'm from there but I left many years ago at the age of 18, but in them days there was hardly anything 🤔, and now is TOO MUCH OF EVERYTHING 😡not forgetting the traffic, Oh and the massage parlours 😅; As far as where to live these days, I think its up to a bit of luck, because the way the World seem to be going, you could end up close to a war zone, or be in one God forbid, than there's these other disastrous, like earthquakes, sunamies, fires, floods, too hot , too cold, etc etc ; I think I'll stop now, I don't wanna over do it, so thanks again to you & Miirko and Happy New Year, even the peoples names seems to be changing a lot too from my era , BYE, 🤩👍.

Love your channel❤

The grass is always greener on the other side until you have to live on it,be careful what you wish for young man,take it from an immigrant who left malta 42 years ago and regret it ever since

Hi Alex hope you had a nice festive period. Could you please interview somebody around the age of 40? No doubt that a 20 years old person has still the need to discover the world.

I live in the USA (Pennsylvania) and we also have many immigrants from Nepal. Many of them have started their own businesses such as grocery stores. They are adapting to our culture and education system. Many of them have purchased their own homes now. I welcome them here to the land of the free.

Very nice interview ❤

Great video and great idea to interview more locals. When i moved to Malta in 2009 almost every young Maltese person i met wanted to move also. I remember thinking to myself and at times telling them that the had no idea how fortunate they were to live on this beautiful island. Now though as you both talked about, the island has changed so much in so many ways that its almost unrecognisable. I still prefer it here and i do come from a beautiful country myself. The hardest thing for me living in this country to get used too is their mentality. As someone mentioned, its all about them, meaning the Maltese, they put themselves first in everything. No consideration for others unfortunately.

Language works both ways to have a basic understanding if one decides to move abroad is as important as the country you were born in as this does reflect on the fact you have under taken the effort to become apart of the country you decided on moving

We emigrated here long long time ago we love our country but was the best decision coming here in Australia he’s young good on him

Welcome back to Warsaw young man. It’s a bit cold here at the moment ;-)

Malta has a lot of potential, because in the 21st century in general, it is an advantage to be a small country with a small population. However, Malta is just badly managed and has no vision...

Designated areas 6 floors a parking lots smalls airport size shuttles to take people's to their living areas( tips= to stores etc.

Great interview👏

GREAT INTERVIEW BETWEEN TWO ARTICULATE INDIVIDUALS 🎤 👏 . My fellow sub "@Martiniddelina" stole some of the words out of my mouth by his comment 😀. I agree: It's always good for a young person to broaden his/her horizons. There's "fors & againsts" in every country but , as they say, "the grass is always greener on the other side". For someone who left Malta over 47 yrs ago (now retired) and lived & worked in two different countries since , I say to Mirko " son, wish I stayed put " - that's my opinion NOW . Hope to return to my beautiful island for good, soon 🙏. THANKS Alex🎙️ & young Mirko 👏👏. Cheers 👍🇲🇹❤️🇪🇺

I can understand that some people would feel unhappy with the rapid change happening here however in reality there are difficulties wherever you go. Salaries can be higher in some other European countries however so is unemployment so unless you possess skills which are high in demand you may find it difficult to get a job.

Malta has changed so much since I first visited in 1984. Its too commercial now. And that horrid EU membership did the island few favours.

I think Maltese voice is one of the sexiest voice in the entire world 🌍 . I love so much ❤, they don’t mention it but for a foreigner as me it is ❤❤❤😊

Hi Alex ❤good to see you once again, it is universal truth that not only Maltese youngsters leaving country for better but all of other European countries for example southern Europe, Balkans, Polish, Romanian, Ukrainian etc is natural migration process! Even from developed west countries people leave country depend on what you want from Ur life what u are looking for some want peaceful life safety some money 💰 and some just change in life 😊......malta is good for start up, lot of positives good weather, good food, job opportunities, health care, access to eu, good for study but malta is only Eu country never grant citizenship & salaries are not good, if you have already eu citizenship than is another story, malta is better for business / freelancing IT😊.

I actually have that same feeling too, I do love it but at some point I might leave

Could you make a video of international students who study in Malta? I can say that the film could be beneficial for those who want to study in Malta

16:38 looking at Malta's history we have been concurred by many nations only gaining our independence roughly 80 years ago so seeing all these people from other countries flooding into Malta sort defeats the whole purpose of fighting for our independence. Not to mention that with the migration of foreigners to Malta increasing, the crime rate that corollate with foreigner suspects has also increased. So it's hard not being bit xenophobic towards these people especially older generations.

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I love Malta 🇬🇧❤️🇲🇹

Alex i am from Pakistan and working in oman from last 7 years but i am not feelings comfortable life as compare to other Europe countries so i plan to move on to Europe so one my consultant give me suggestions to move on to Malta in don't know what will happen next but i will like to meet up with u if i get one arrives there

People would always say "I love my country" to which I believe. Most people leave their own country mainly for job opportunities, after all, it's what makes our lives. I don't think anybody would leave their country where they're paid well and live comfortably. Should I blame the government running the country that makes it what it is that drives their citizens away?

Alx I love your vidios and I am motivated for applying for job in malta ..but, still I didn't get job offer letter and real agency NB I studied MBA and PhD in management studies in india an currently I am working ethiopia..I have 10 years expriance as the driver, researcher, leader, team Coordinator...and so on I need any related job in malta.

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I would love to move in Malta but do they have weed? This is important!

Malta is a beautiful island with no rules for public rights

as some1 that is applying for a dentis job in malta. i am currently learning basic medical maltanase i hope ppl will survive mine poor language skills xd

Speaking as a Greek in Malta... it's almost perfect (with certain caveats) ...provided you're a non-Maltese European.

The average salary in India is $25 a month. It costs far more money to live in Malta than in India. How long would it take for a Maltese worker to buy a house compared to someone in India? Go figure, eh!

Very good video. But please clean the island up. Litter and garbage and air pollution. Getting out of hand.

I LOVE MY COUNTRY BUT I WANT TO LEAVE BECAUSE I WANT TO TOUCH SNOW AND IF GOING TO ITALY FOR ON DAY

How many Pakistani lives or reside Malta

Oh my God, 😊 i am living in Poland this last years and dream to move to sunny Malta😂, and this nice guy wants to move to cloudy grey Poland😂. So, we can replacing. Everyone have his own dreams 🤣

Sadece arkadaki traktörü izleyenler like’lasın

It is fantastic to hear a European English. I would call it a standard EU english.

What he forgot to say is that no maltese apply for low paid jobs or tedious jobs. Im maltese btw

Malta is good for vacations t take ferry's to italy from Malta good for retirements( buy rooms hotels lk Vegas top penthouses Malta good for vacations( travel agents should work with tourists( extensive to see most city's in Malta= depends ifd few days or lots days saved to sees Malta= discounts packages combines hotels t sights seeings tours

Please do, leave

Please how can a nurse from migrate and work in Malta either in the hospital, nursing home or as a caregiver. Can some help me. I would want to relocate to Malta.

The number one problem is the traffic? Obviously ... but he says himself, at his age, people have a car and they pay for petrol, insurance... At the age of 21...have your own car?... So who makes the problem of traffic? I believe cars should be extremely limited and excluded in many areas. First, a good public transportation system is a must with 5-10-minute schedules, good quality buses and strictly controlled bus lanes. Also, more parks and rides and then cars should be excluded from many streets/roads, only public transport + bikes + scooters should be used. Malta could be a really green and pedestrian-friendly place with its tiny size...but up until cars and drivers are important and there is no demand for being more nature-and human-friendly, then why are you complaining? I don 't have a car at all, but have a bike and e-scooter + I use public transport and I can just laugh at people sitting in their cars in the traffic jam ... They make these things happen. So until there is no demand for a solution only a controversial mentality, nothing will change. As he says at the end of the video, I agree with but controversial should be settled first. I love this little island so much and am so happy here. But hearing that Poland gives better opportunities :D Obviously, the infrastructure in a big city cannot be compared to an island.. But it's funny to see how many Polish people come here to have a better life :D Many foreigners including third-country people don't speak Maltese but they work as waiters, nurses etc... I wish I could see a Maltese who would serve me at the McDonald's counter or would take the rubbish away or drive the bus route 13A to St Julians. Probably it won't happen because of low wages (as he says) and 12 hours of shift? Then who would serve the Maltese in the restaurant in Gzira? Is it better to be deprived of a shop and restaurant just because not Maltese are the employees and you can't speak Maltese? If a Maltese person moves to another country like Poland...the country has its own language, even English is not the part of official language..so would you learn the language before moving and working/studying? I have doubts. Ofc many people do like this which I find fully nice and kind, but I don't think 10 out of 10 people are so conscious about moving abroad. Also, Malta has two official languages, English and Maltese. Since English the stronger due to its international use and Maltese do understand it, why cause conflicts and problems by not speaking Maltese? Of course, foreigners should adapt more to local things, it's the normal way of living. Sure, in some areas it is advisable to know some basics of the local language otherwise chaos may come up. True! But when Malta and Maltese will be like the well-developed Netherlands, then we can talk about learning deep Maltese. But this cannot be a problem and topic at the moment, I think. Regarding English, it should be spoken well at any position if one decides to live and work here. Agree. Regarding the one basic position and two candidates (Maltese and foreigner). I don't think that nationality should be the decision to be employed (except if the language or other local knowledge is a must for the job). There won't be completely the same people and situations like that since everybody has different experiences and backgrounds. It's 100% unfair and discriminative (both for the Maltese and/or for the foreigner) if one makes a decision by nationality. And yes, it's true and I agree with how welcoming Maltese people can be! Also, I can understand how much Malta has changed in the past few years with its huge number of third-country foreigners. It's indeed hard to accept, adapt and manage "things" with this sudden multicultural mix. But the level of controversy such as in the questions of traffic is definitely high that should be solved first. Fingers crossed Malta

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Stay where you are young man, am in London and i want to come back,

Itlaq ahjar ha taghmel il wisa

Malta lost it's identity when it joined the EU. Asking foreign people earning pathetic wages and from a poor background to learn one of the most difficult languages on the planet is not realistic. Have a look at the grades for Maltese from Maltese kids exams, even they struggle. I don't blame this lad leaving to begin a career elsewhere, because there are next to no opportunities in Malta. I love the country, but unless you can support yourself financially, the pay is pathetic for many jobs. You say not political, but this Govt are a bunch of thieves that have destroyed Malta. Problem is, if you don't vote PL, you will get nowhere.

Good morning sir 🙏 please sir hotel job's discleners work permit visa from India poor man please sir help me 🙏

Are there any African immigrants?

If they hadnt learned the Kings English, Malta would be a backwater. Much like Italy.

P.s. People who are “waiting for work permit “ are working.😂 No time to study language. If locals willing to work those jobs for sh*** salary, they wouldn’t need people from third world countries asap. But yes it’s horrible that someone doesn’t have basic knowledge of English. At the end a lot of grandma’s will be in problem.🤭

So it's ok to bully someone with physical threats/violence into censoring themselves? When thugs think it's ok to bully others, they bully again and again and again. As a content creator, someone is always going to be upset with something you post. Removing content anytime someone doesn't appreciate your work is antithetical to the art of being a content creator. If someone threatens a creator, it needs to be documented, exposed and reported. If someone is determined to hurt you, they need to be in jail, or at least threatened back. Carry something for protection until the threat dissipates or be seen with your own crew. Once someone makes that initial threat, online negotiation is off the table. Content is your art. Your channel is your museum and your store. Imagine if the world's museums had to remove art every time a patron took offense to a work... We'd have a dull, miserable world

This Kid wants to go back to the good old days of eating hobz biz zejt.

No one gets used to Indians, Pakistani and Bangladesh.

M'hemmx għalfejn tkun ġenju biex tifhem li jekk iż-żgħażagħ Maltin jitilqu mill-gżejjer u jaslu barranin minn madwar id-dinja, il-preżenza u s-saħħa tagħhom jonqsu bħala grupp, jew malajr jiġu sostitwiti fil-gżejjer minn nies ġodda. Attitudni li twassal għal ġenoċidju li jinfetaħ minnu nnifsu, b’xi għajnuna mill-barranin. kzfaq.infomxWQvGXvpng?si=saMh3G8Ao0SOiI6i

Inflation is happening all over the world, where you live all depends on personal preference. If you have a negative outlook on things you'll have a negative outlook on whatever country you live in. I lived in Dublin City for 12 years yes the salary in Ireland is higher but the cost of living is much higher and the rent is a different story. I will move to North Malta or Gozo this year after travelling a few times. Malta has many many positives the weather, the food, and of course the amazing friendly locals and expats there. Upwards and Onwards! 😄 @poposnaps

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