Mexican painter Frida Kahlo's superstardom continues unabated. Since her death in 1954 at age 47, she has become an ubiquitous cultural figure.  Her imagery - bold, sensuous, immediate yet...

When stocks or bonds for investment in companies are being marketed, the custom is to lavish praise on the performance of the companies concerned and how profitable they have been up to the moment...

Human rights protection in Malta is primarily protected by the courts of constitutional jurisdiction, both under the Constitution of Malta and the European Convention Act, the latter enactment...

National examinations are not merely academic exercises. They influence the futures of thousands of young people, determine access to further education and employment, and shape the priorities of...

In May, the Labour Party invited Malta to read a manifesto called Int Malta. The document ran to 265 pages, arranged across 24 chapters of carefully polished promises. It pledged to raise the quality...

Democracy and capitalism are undergoing a crisis of confidence, as rising levels of inequality, corruption, and poor accountability have led citizens to seek alternatives.  Free-market economies...

Tourism has been one of the main pillars of Malta's economy since the 1960s. I can still remember a time when the number of hotels, particularly on the island of Malta, was relatively limited, and...

Housing has become one of the defining challenges facing Malta today. It is no longer simply a question of bricks and mortar or government expenditure. It is about whether young people can...

Former Education Minister Evarist Bartolo had a clear vision for the education sector and particularly for initial teacher training. His vision may have been built over a span of years since he led...

Malta's resident population climbed to 588,254 by the end of 2025, according to the latest figures from the National Statistics Office, with non‑Maltese citizens now accounting for 31.1% of all...