The Malta Independent 14 October 2026, Wednesday
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Malta needs a National Geological Authority

Sunday, 17 May 2026, 07:20 Last update: about 6 months ago Carmel Cacopardo

 Malta does not have a national geological service. We lack a national authority equipped with accurate knowledge of the geology of the Maltese islands. A national geological authority is...

Arts and culture that define who we are

Sunday, 17 May 2026, 06:54 Last update: about 6 months ago Julie Zahra

Over the past four years serving as Shadow Minister for the Arts and the Creative Economy, I have had the privilege of meeting some of the most talented, passionate and quite frankly interesting...

My wish list for the parties

Sunday, 17 May 2026, 06:50 Last update: about 6 months ago Mark Said

Elections lie at the heart of representative democracies, underpinned by the core idea that citizens elect citizens to represent their values and interests. Undoubtedly, our political parties put...

Short but no so sweet

Sunday, 17 May 2026, 06:45 Last update: about 6 months ago Noel Grima

The shortness itself of the election campaign, the many issues discussed, and the incredible explosion of public debate are among the hallmarks of this campaign. I've been covering campaigns...

The credibility test at the ballot box

Friday, 15 May 2026, 08:14 Last update: about 6 months ago Owen Bonnici

The May 30 general election boils down to one key question: Which of the political parties has the credibility to implement their electoral manifesto? The Labour Party and the Nationalist Party...

In disagreement

Thursday, 14 May 2026, 08:00 Last update: about 6 months ago Alfred Sant

A major challenge for Europe is how to establish a unique voice to express its interests and aims. The problem is not just about how to reach agreement regarding what needs to be done among the...

How the electorate can be influenced

Thursday, 14 May 2026, 07:57 Last update: about 6 months ago Mark Said

Elections are the distinctive feature of our representative democracy. In theory, citizens can use their vote to hold incumbents accountable and to choose new representatives who are competent and...

A multi-cultural country?

Monday, 11 May 2026, 08:00 Last update: about 6 months ago Alfred Sant

While their country has been hosting a substantial number of residents coming from different cultures - European and from other continents - many Maltese people still profess the views and prejudices...

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