Move to break hearse cartel sparks transport strike in Malta

VALLETTA (AFP) — A move by the Maltese government to unlock a death grip on hearses by just 11 undertakers met with an indefinite, nationwide transport strike on Monday.

Buses, minibuses and taxis blocked major arteries across the Mediterranean island state, notably around the capital Valletta and the tourist area of Sliema, to protest against the decision to offer more licenses to hearse operators.

Scuffles broke out between striking transport workers and police when the workers marched on the prime minister's office in Valletta, the Auberge de Castille. ...