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Growth, stability and the questions that follow

JP Fabri

While Malta’s public finances remain in relatively good health, they highlight the need for careful stewardship to ensure that growth in spending is matched by resilient...

This was not just about some gravel

Josanne Cassar

The crux of the matter is the role of politically appointed officials and their relationship with the public, especially when the latter “dare” to criticise their...

Andrea Prudente case: No country for pregnant women

Raphael Vassallo

Here is what Maltese MPs seem intent on telling us: ‘Sorry, but no....

Here is what Maltese MPs seem intent on telling us:...

Michael Falzon

By opting to be a confessional party – that historically it never was – the PN would be supported by a minority of voters and will never become the...

By opting to be a confessional party – that...

You need to treat people like you expect them to treat you

Josanne Cassar

How can you be making the sign of the cross one minute and spitefully turning...

How can you be making the sign of the cross one minute and...

Giving our active youth tools to change the world

Cyrus Engerer

We must motivate and encourage engagement. Rather than seeing activism as a...

We must motivate and encourage engagement. Rather than...

Ice world: Antarctica’s riskiest glacier under assault from below

The Conversation

Ice is still ice – it doesn’t move that fast no matter what is...

Ice is still ice – it doesn’t move that fast no...

Raphael Vassallo

In just a few words, Robert Abela effectively exposed the sheer non-existence of a government that allowed itself to be ‘gobbled up’ by the...

In just a few words, Robert Abela effectively exposed the...

Electronic dance music: Evolution of a cultural identity | Karen Mamo

One of these identities is that linked with electronic dance music, and the...

One of these identities is that linked with electronic...

Landlord-tenant relationship: Reciprocal mistrust

Mark Said

Landlords must be upfront about expectations, respond promptly to requests,...

Landlords must be upfront about expectations, respond...

Josanne Cassar

But, of course, rather than doing the right thing and taking a stand (which would require a bit of spine), Malta will go ahead and take part

But, of course, rather than doing the right thing and...

Saviour Balzan

This one is going to be a hard nut to crack since despite all his freshness and adrenaline, Borg is surrounded with very few capable parliamentarians, who can...

This one is going to be a hard nut to crack since despite...

JP Fabri

On the fiscal side, the government has chosen a gradual path of consolidation. The deficit is projected to move closer to the 3% mark in 2026, while debt is...

On the fiscal side, the government has chosen a gradual...

Mark Said

Generally, these studies aim to determine what infrastructure investment is necessary in each locality to ensure sustainable development and to maintain the...

Generally, these studies aim to determine what...

Miriam Dalli

All of these projects are part of a long-term strategic vision; one that isn’t driven by crisis, but by careful planning and anticipation of future needs

All of these projects are part of a long-term strategic...

Young minds, bold visions: Malta’s future in focus | Miriam Teuma

Young people are telling us that if we want Malta to thrive in 2050, we need to...

Young people are telling us that if we want Malta to thrive...

Are patients benefitting from parallel importation of medicines? | Anthony Raphael Gatt

The confluence of Malta’s high-priced, import-dependent market and a regulatory framework that lacks explicit restrictions on corporate pharmacy...

The confluence of Malta’s high-priced,...

Loved and hated: On being a vet | Andrew Agius

Start by making sure to avoid unnecessary problems in the first place. For the...

Start by making sure to avoid unnecessary problems in the...

We need dignity and substance in politics, not PR stunts

Josanne Cassar

The curse of social media is that it has glorified superficiality and looks,...

The curse of social media is that it has glorified...

Malta’s land wealth and the missing bridge to innovation

JP Fabri

Safeguards matter. Property linked instruments must be conservative on loan to...

Safeguards matter. Property linked instruments must be...