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One remains baffled that despite clear signs that drug use in Malta has continued to increase, with polydrug use and high risk use spreading across different groups, Malta remains...

Malta’s economy is cooling. Should we be concerned?

Maria Giordmaina / Maria Grazia Briffa

The country’s economic achievements over the past decade have been considerable, yet the next phase of development may prove more demanding than the last. Growth created...

Julia Farrugia

The reality of our work is that there is never a point of conclusion. Society evolves and our targets and pledges evolve with it, as we remain steadfast in our...

The reality of our work is that there is never a point of...

Michael Falzon

However, the right of Maltese citizens to opt out of trade union membership should never be touched

However, the right of Maltese citizens to opt out of trade...

Less than 10% of the requests were accepted and today I am therefore more than ever convinced that we did well to finalise the process as we did

Less than 10% of the requests were accepted and today I am...

Another year, another strategic budget | Chris Bonett

Consistent economic growth ultimately equates to a better quality of life for...

Consistent economic growth ultimately equates to a better...

JP Fabri

In essence, Malta’s 2025 Budget offers valuable social support. However, to position Malta for long-term success, it is essential to complement...

In essence, Malta’s 2025 Budget offers valuable...

Our vision for digitisation of Malta’s energy system

Ryan Callus

Malta’s journey toward the digitisation of energy did not happen...

Malta’s journey toward the digitisation of energy did...

Saviour Balzan

‘Labour’s answer to being more social and greener is through the token politics of creating miniscule gardens tucked in between unsavoury building...

‘Labour’s answer to being more social and...

Mark Said

Not long ago, the main reason behind the call for mandatory union membership used to be to find a solution to the problem of ‘free-riding’, namely...

Not long ago, the main reason behind the call for mandatory...

Renee Laiviera

In line with this vision, girls today are increasingly stepping into leadership roles, transforming their communities and societies

In line with this vision, girls today are increasingly...

Michael Falzon

Let’s be more positive than just believing that ‘the evil that men do lives after them; the good is oft interred with their bones’

Let’s be more positive than just believing that...

The facts about the Villa Rosa project | Anton Camilleri

A lot has been said about the Villa Rosa project, but much of it has been based...

A lot has been said about the Villa Rosa project, but much...

Ralph Cassar

When it comes to employment, the estimated increase of 48 jobs does not justify the destruction brought about by Gozo airstrip project

When it comes to employment, the estimated increase of 48...

Villa Rosa: Why political leaders should disclose their meetings with developers

James Debono

Meetings discussing changes to local plans, determining what can and cannot be approved on a particular site with the site’s owner, should be recorded...

Meetings discussing changes to local plans, determining...

Saviour Balzan

Paying Albania or Rwanda hundreds of thousands to export migrants there to solve our so-called problems at home, reminds me of Hitler’s idea of...

Paying Albania or Rwanda hundreds of thousands to export...

How AI redefined the Nobel Prizes in 2024

Alexiei Dingli

By honouring AI contributions in chemistry and physics, the Nobel Committee has...

By honouring AI contributions in chemistry and physics, the...

Michael Falzon

Today, apart from the phenomenal increase in youngsters getting a University degree, jobs in the private sector are much better paid

Today, apart from the phenomenal increase in youngsters...

Saviour Balzan

It must have been 18 years ago and I can recall the phone call. “The minister would like to talk to you, he has something important to tell you.

It must have been 18 years ago and I can recall the phone...

Building a better future for families through family law reform | Michael Falzon

This is not just a legal issue; it is a moral one, and as a government, we cannot stand by while outdated processes continue to harm our society. I am...

This is not just a legal issue; it is a moral one, and as a...