In the past week, we saw an agreement between the European Union and the United Kingdom finally reached on Brexit, bring the tortuous and tumultuous aftermath of the UK’s departure from the bloc...

Mark Camilleri is considered by many to be a controversial figure, but his comments during an interview with The Malta Independent on Sunday left much for people to consider. During the interview...

For over nine months, people have been forced to stay inside for their own safety. People have found themselves working at home, or living in fear of losing their jobs. Terms like ‘social...

On this last Sunday of 2020, we reflect on what the past year has brought with it – the hardships we endured, and the lessons learnt and which we can carry with us into the New Year. Over...

With Christmas to be celebrated tomorrow, it also means that the annual Boxing Day fundraising telethon – L-Istrina – is also upon us. The 12-hour telethon will be broadcasted across...

There’s an old song which speaks about a convict who writes to his loved one a few days before he is due to be released, asking her to tie a yellow ribbon round the old oak tree if she would...

The Maltese government first chose to simply order a mandatory quarantine for people arriving from the UK but then, just four hours later, changed its mind to temporarily block flights to and from...

Loneliness is a serious problem during the holidays. Most people spend this time with their families, friends and loved ones. But there are those who do not have people to spend the holidays...

Over the coming days, many of us will be meeting up with loved ones to celebrate Christmas and New Year’s.  It will be a different kind of Christmas this year, with activities restricted to...

The past few days have seen some controversy surrounding the head of the National Book Council Mark Camilleri and the Education Ministry. Camilleri was asked to step down after an exchange with...