The Malta Independent 13 October 2026, Tuesday
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Malta is losing more than time in traffic

Sunday, 11 October 2026, 06:57 Last update: about 2 days ago Ivan Castillo

Every minute lost in traffic is a minute taken from someone's life: a parent's time with their children, a worker's rest, an elderly person's independence. Those minutes should weigh heavily on...

The tune has changed

Sunday, 11 October 2026, 06:54 Last update: about 2 days ago Darren Carabott

Barely four months have passed since the general election, and the tune has already changed, as the country is being asked to forget what it was promised. During the campaign, Labour embarked on a...

Neutrality: Malta’s Constitutional compass in a divided world

Sunday, 11 October 2026, 06:48 Last update: about 2 days ago Anglu Farrugia

There are provisions in a Constitution which regulate the machinery of a State, and there are others which say something deeper about the character of a nation. Malta's neutrality belongs firmly to...

The risk factor

Sunday, 11 October 2026, 06:45 Last update: about 2 days ago Valerie Visanich

As school gates open once again last week, the familiar rhythm of the new academic year returns: school runs, homework, extracurricular activities, packed schedules and the everyday logistical...

Budgetary investment in the social

Sunday, 11 October 2026, 06:38 Last update: about 2 days ago Michael Briguglio

Malta's Budget 2027 is being prepared against a backdrop of global instability and pertinent questions about Malta's present and future development. In recent pre-budget discussions, Government has...

Bequeathing social media

Sunday, 11 October 2026, 06:30 Last update: about 2 days ago Mark Said

What happens to someone's social media after they die? When people die, they leave behind a vast digital footprint. Our generation is the first to face what happens to social media after death as...

The difference is striking

Friday, 9 October 2026, 08:44 Last update: about 3 days ago Owen Bonnici

This week I attended Freshers Week at the University of Malta and MCAST. As always, it was a great experience, witnessing so much energy, enthusiasm, and creativity among the thousands of...

Tripled and still toothless

Friday, 9 October 2026, 08:00 Last update: about 8 days ago Emmanuel J. Galea

Malta tripled its tourist levy on July 1 and called the increase a quality measure. The environmental contribution rose from 50 cents to €1.50 per adult per night, the first change since 2016....

Holiness

Thursday, 8 October 2026, 08:00 Last update: about 6 days ago Alfred Sant

Over the years and as of now, I've always been amazed by the behaviour of some individuals who present themselves as champions of holiness and correctness. They demonise the people they disagree with,...

PQs, on-the-spot fines and childcare rules

Thursday, 8 October 2026, 07:59 Last update: about 5 days ago Mark Said

Disrespectful towards the highest institution of the country, disrespectful towards themselves and their constituents, and disrespectful towards the public in general. The backlog of 1,238...

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