The Malta Independent 15 October 2026, Thursday
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A nation preserved in stone and spirit

Friday, 3 April 2026, 07:55 Last update: about 7 months ago Owen Bonnici

A few days away from Holy Week, I had the pleasure of announcing a restoration project that is close to my heart: The restoration of the historical Parish Church of Zurrieq, dedicated tl St. Catherine...

Islands

Thursday, 2 April 2026, 08:00 Last update: about 8 months ago Alfred Sant

How interesting! Some of those who always militated to get Malta at all costs in the EU as a full member, are today being heard advocating that the Union should accord special treatment to "its"...

Points to ponder

Thursday, 2 April 2026, 07:57 Last update: about 7 months ago Mark Said

The Spanish government and the Catholic Church have just signed a landmark agreement to compensate victims of sexual abuse by clergy. The agreement sets up a system to provide reparations to...

Work-life balance: Supporting families and promoting equality

Tuesday, 31 March 2026, 06:46 Last update: about 8 months ago Vania Agius Tabone

Balancing work and family life is a challenge many of us face. Work-life balance is about finding equilibrium between professional responsibilities and personal or family commitments. It means...

Economic confidence

Monday, 30 March 2026, 08:00 Last update: about 8 months ago Alfred Sant

All news updates about the Iran war, no matter how it will end, point to a prospect of a steady and general increase in prices, over and above the increase in the price of energy. This could...

Another victory for Galdes’ impunity

Sunday, 29 March 2026, 07:01 Last update: about 8 months ago Kevin Cassar

Roderick Galdes won't be investigated by the Standards Commissioner over allegations made about him by former Labour MEP Marlene Mizzi. Not because they're untrue but because Mizzi made those...

The right versus the duty to remain silent

Sunday, 29 March 2026, 07:00 Last update: about 8 months ago Kevin Aquilina

Normally I do not write about pantomimes as I am not a theatrical critic. Nevertheless, I thought that I should not miss discussing the latest one due to its constitutional and legal implications. We...

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