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My take on Fiducia supplicans

Sunday, 14 January 2024, 08:32 Last update: about 5 months ago Michael Asciak

Every person or priest I have tried to talk to about Fiducia supplicans has been at best evasive about the subject and on public media. No priest I know has had the courage to declare himself publicly...

Our political and economic challenges in 2024

Sunday, 7 January 2024, 07:39 Last update: about 5 months ago

During the past three weeks, it occurred to me that people were completely disengaged from the mainstream media. It may be my impression, and the reasons might be various. However, I personally...

The end of 2023: An example of bad governance in our localities

Sunday, 7 January 2024, 06:41 Last update: about 5 months ago Julian Zarb

I read this week about the hype created by the “committee” responsible for creating a cultural hub in the walled , baroque town of Valletta that the farce and superficial celebrations...

Hope for 2024

Sunday, 31 December 2023, 08:56 Last update: about 5 months ago

As we stand on the cusp of a new year, it's only fitting to reflect on the changes we hope to see in Malta in 2024. While we can be thankful for a good 2023, there are still a number of key areas that...

Are we listening?

Sunday, 31 December 2023, 08:44 Last update: about 5 months ago

I was recently in Germany for a few days. True to my nature, I like talking to the locals whenever I get the opportunity. Indeed, after the first couple of chats, it became unequivocal that the...

Correcting the pensions anomaly in Malta

Sunday, 31 December 2023, 08:39 Last update: about 5 months ago

The reform in pensions was made by the Nationalist government in 2006 and was subsequently implemented by the Labour government. Therefore, both parties contributed to the injustice in the pensions...

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