'TCNs refused work permits as cab, food courier markets saturated': government

Most TCNs who live in Malta need a work permit to reside here because they are not from within the EU. That permit, which usually needs to be renewed every year, is directly tied to an employer. File photo: Matthew Mirabelli

The government on Friday confirmed new applications by third-country nationals for cab driving and food courier work permits were being turned down because the market had "reached saturation".In a statement, the Home Affairs Ministry said this applied to people abroad seeking a job here and those already in Malta who needed to change their employer.On...