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When charity becomes a spectacle: Rethinking Malta’s model of solidarity

Andrew Azzopardi

If dignity truly matters, Malta’s charity models must change. And if social leadership exists, now is the moment for it to show itself

Yes, prices have gone up, but buying your own home has always involved sacrifice

Josanne Cassar

If couples in the past lived a simpler life and had to make sacrifices in order to finally be able to afford “il-post” then in reality that has not changed

Michael Falzon

The so-called historical victory of the GWU was its acquiescence that it had breached the contract with the government and also its accepting to pay back part...

The so-called historical victory of the GWU was its...

Saviour Balzan

To me, it was a year like previous years but there were particular moments which stood out like a sore thumb

To me, it was a year like previous years but there were...

Rewiring pain: The AI-powered solution transforming lives

Alexiei Dingli

For those living with chronic pain, Morpheus is a beacon of hope. It...

For those living with chronic pain, Morpheus is a beacon of...

Harm reduction in Malta: A bumpy road ahead | Mark Farrugia

My research study highlighted that the definition and implementation of harm...

My research study highlighted that the definition and...

Julia Farrugia

New legislation that I will be piloting will further protect the rights of persons with disabilities. The reform is intended to provide the necessary tools to...

New legislation that I will be piloting will further...

Michael Falzon

The government insists on using the word ‘investment’. It seems that the dividends from all this ‘investment’ are expected by the party...

The government insists on using the word...

Saviour Balzan

The attack on Joe Giglio is no coincidence. And I am not attempting to join the dots – I have joined the dots and my fingers are pointing to Jason...

The attack on Joe Giglio is no coincidence. And I am...

PN overreach on GWU’s Valletta premises is punitive | Josef Bugeja

Just as the GWU submitted itself to the court’s decision on the...

Just as the GWU submitted itself to the court’s...

The energy to power a sustainable Malta | Miriam Dalli, Ismail D’Amato

We want to leave a better place for the younger generation towards whom we owe responsibilities

We want to leave a better place for the younger generation...

Modernising and decarbonising our electrical systems | Alexander Tanti

As we navigate the challenges posed by climate change and rising energy demands, these regulations lay the foundation for a resilient, consumer-centric energy...

As we navigate the challenges posed by climate change and...

Decoding the hospital’s judgment: A legal analysis | Carlos Bugeja

This article seeks to address these gaps by providing a clearer and strictly...

This article seeks to address these gaps by providing a...

Michael Falzon

It is by now obvious that Malta needs a long-term holistic plan for health facilities and their supporting administration. Such a plan must have the support of...

It is by now obvious that Malta needs a long-term holistic...

Assisted Dying: It’s a Pandora’s box, but we are late to the debate | Andrew Azzopardi

'I believe we need to explore regulating euthanasia. This practice should be allowed under strict conditions, namely, consent from the patient,...

'I believe we need to explore regulating euthanasia....

Assisted Dying: Needs and realities of people will prevail | Daniel Micallef

'In my opinion, the Assisted Dying Bill strikes a very sensible balance with lessons learned from other countries that have introduced such or similar...

'In my opinion, the Assisted Dying Bill strikes a very...

Saviour Balzan

A news story reveals how the US government provides half of the OCCRP budget, has a right to veto its senior staff, and funds investigations focussing on...

A news story reveals how the US government provides...

Owen Bonnici

I am lucky to meet and be inspired by these people every day. I confess that,...

I am lucky to meet and be inspired by these people every...

A guide to action: Malta’s fight against gender-based violence | Charmaine Mangion

Public awareness campaigns have been instrumental in educating communities about gender-based violence

Public awareness campaigns have been instrumental in...

Mark Said

The suburbs, while being an integral part of our nation’s maturation, contribute substantially to our problems of air and water pollution, increase our...

The suburbs, while being an integral part of our...