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TMID Editorial: Covid-19 - 100 days

Monday, 15 June 2020, 08:41 Last update: about 7 years ago

It's hard to believe that its been just over 100 days since Malta had its first Covid-19 case. It feels like much more time has passed. The country has passed through a lot, and the way of life...

TMID Editorial: The hate speech pandemic

Saturday, 13 June 2020, 09:42 Last update: about 7 years ago

In recent days, hate speech once again reared its ugly head on the Maltese islands. The past days have seen people calling for young activists - who were demonstrating in favour of immigrants...

TMID Editorial: June budget – Vouchers and taxes

Friday, 12 June 2020, 10:44 Last update: about 7 years ago

Labour governments have a way of trying to make people feel good with money gifts. It started with the annual cheques ranging from €40 to €68, depending on one’s income. Over...

TMID Editorial: Air Malta - Pilots too must make sacrifices

Thursday, 11 June 2020, 08:39 Last update: about 7 years ago

As the country returns to normality and travel to and from Malta restarts, Air Malta’s role is more crucial than ever before.  The airline has already started taking bookings for a limited...

TMID Editorial: Recovery budget - Stimulating business

Wednesday, 10 June 2020, 09:32 Last update: about 7 years ago

The recovery mini-budget announced by the government on Monday is expected to help restart the economy as the country still battles the Covid-19 pandemic. Many of the measures were welcomed by...

TMID Editorial: Covid contradictions

Tuesday, 9 June 2020, 09:59 Last update: about 7 years ago

There is no doubt that the way health authorities tackled the Covid-19 pandemic in Malta helped in no small way to limit the crisis and lead to its gradual elimination, at least for the time...

TMID Editorial: Migrants - Pawns in a political game

Monday, 8 June 2020, 13:03 Last update: about 7 years ago

After six long weeks, the migrants that had been stranded on board of four chartered ‘pleasure’ vessels were allowed into Malta on Saturday evening.  Prime Minister Robert Abela said...

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