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A new scandal every week

Sunday, 11 August 2024, 07:37 Last update: about 3 years ago Noel Grima

It has come to that point - that so many scandals have been uncovered that the new one makes you forget the previous one. Even to try and list them one risks forgetting one or the...

Joe Brincat

Friday, 9 August 2024, 12:05 Last update: about 3 years ago Owen Bonnici

The passing of Dr. Joe Brincat is a big loss for our country, leaving a profound void in the hearts of those who knew and admired him. Dr. Brincat was not just a political figure; he was a man of...

Population scenarios

Thursday, 8 August 2024, 07:31 Last update: about 3 years ago Alfred Sant

Everybody’s convinced that fundamental changes are occuring in the structures of the population resident in Malta – changes that shall continue to happen in coming years and which will be...

Political choices?

Monday, 5 August 2024, 10:17 Last update: about 3 years ago Alfred Sant

True, as has always happened in this country, the ding dong of political controversy has proceeded with unabated fervour. And no doubt that will continue to...

Gozitans strive to preserve their National Heritage

Sunday, 4 August 2024, 08:56 Last update: about 3 years ago Emmanuel J. Galea

Gozo boasts a rich cultural heritage that spans thousands of years. Known for its historical sites, traditional crafts, and vibrant festivals, Gozo offers a unique blend of influences from various...

Quality time in traffic

Sunday, 4 August 2024, 08:55 Last update: about 3 years ago Carmel Cacopardo

In one of the many reports and assessments which this government commissioned over the past years we were informed that the heavy investment on road infrastructure would reduce our time spent in...

Labour’s mediocrity

Sunday, 4 August 2024, 08:44 Last update: about 3 years ago Kevin Cassar

“I worry every time there’s a power cut,” Miriam Dalli commented.  She must be driven mad with worry by now if that’s the case.  Dalli is right to worry - about her...

A new low for the Labour government

Sunday, 4 August 2024, 08:41 Last update: about 3 years ago Darren Carabott

It is never a dull moment in Maltese politics, and no matter how deep in the silly season we get, we keep getting one more unbelievable piece of news than the previous one. The extended hours of...

Blockchain from some legal perspectives

Sunday, 4 August 2024, 07:43 Last update: about 3 years ago Mark Said

The value of blockchain stems from its ability to share data in a fast, secure way among entities, private or governmental, without any one entity having to take responsibility for safeguarding the...

Why can’t they see that things are bad, very bad?

Sunday, 4 August 2024, 07:21 Last update: about 3 years ago Noel Grima

Later on, years from now, we may come to look on Summer 24 and wonder why such a big number of us remained unconvinced till the very end that things were so bad. In their defence some might point...

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