The Malta Independent 7 August 2026, Friday
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TMID Editorial: Covid-19 - Stop celebrating

Tuesday, 16 February 2021, 09:19 Last update: about 6 years ago

We Maltese love celebrating. When our political party holds a mass meeting or wins some form of election, when it is our village feast and, of course, when our football team wins. Most people...

TMID Editorial: Pets - The exotic animal question

Monday, 15 February 2021, 10:23 Last update: about 6 years ago

The keeping of exotic animals as pets is one that brings about strong feelings from both sides of the argument. Recently, the authorities found two foxes, dead, in the streets of Zebbug. These...

TMIS Editorial - Judiciary: A chance to get it right

Sunday, 14 February 2021, 11:00 Last update: about 6 years ago

The government has issued a public call for the appointment of four new judges and will shortly be issuing a similar call for the appointment of new magistrates.  This is a very welcome...

TMID Editorial: Government appointments - A lack of meritocracy

Saturday, 13 February 2021, 07:21 Last update: about 6 years ago

One of the major stories in the news this past week was the appointment of a 19-year-old local councillor who represents the Labour Party to the Board of Governors on FinanceMalta. Carlos Zarb is...

TMID Editorial: 400,000 vehicles - The chaos of Maltese roads

Thursday, 11 February 2021, 08:05 Last update: about 6 years ago

The number of vehicles on Maltese roads shot up to above 400,000 for the first time in history, according to statistics released by the National Statistics Office. A number of things will pass...

TMID Editorial: Government contracts - Do better

Tuesday, 9 February 2021, 07:57 Last update: about 6 years ago

It is common in contracts to include clauses which would safeguard both parties from the other failing to uphold its end of the bargain.  Two particular agreements in Malta are currently the...

TMID Editorial: Selmun - Restore the area

Monday, 8 February 2021, 09:05 Last update: about 6 years ago

Recently, calls have re-emerged for the restoration of one of Malta's abandoned landmarks, Selmun Palace. Over 5,700 people have signed a petition calling on the government to take action and...

TMIS Editorial: Sex abuse and omertà

Sunday, 7 February 2021, 11:30 Last update: about 6 years ago

Malta has once again been shaken to the core by allegations of sexual abuse carried out by clergymen, and a feeling of great anger has swept over our society.  But will the rage we are...

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