The Malta Independent 6 November 2026, Friday
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TMID Editorial: A disproportionate response

Friday, 31 October 2025, 12:42 Last update: about 2 years ago

One of the measures announced by Finance Minister Clyde Caruana during his Budget speech last Monday was the increase of Malta's eco-contribution for tourists from €0.50 to €1.50 per tourist...

TMID Editorial: Sliema: From seaside gem to urban nightmare

Thursday, 30 October 2025, 10:42 Last update: about 2 years ago

Once celebrated as Malta's shining seaside jewel, Sliema is fast losing its charm. The town that once drew people for its elegance and coastal beauty has now become a sprawling construction site where...

TMID Editorial: A budget aimed at supporting families

Tuesday, 28 October 2025, 10:25 Last update: about 2 years ago

The government unveiled its budget for 2026 yesterday, and it is clear that the major measure is targeted at supporting parents and incentivising the growth of families. The biggest measure was...

TMID Editorial: Malta’s changing property market

Monday, 27 October 2025, 09:00 Last update: about 2 years ago

The face of Malta's property market is changing. Historically the market has always been characterised by a very high rate of home ownership levels - meaning that the rental market was, in...

TMID Editorial: Malta and mass transport

Saturday, 25 October 2025, 09:53 Last update: about 2 years ago

Prime Minister Robert Abela on Wednesday revealed to journalists that there were new and updated plans for a metro system in Malta which would cost half the initially planned price. The initially...

TMID Editorial: Climate change and small islands

Friday, 24 October 2025, 11:02 Last update: about 2 years ago

The ongoing transformation of the Earth’s climate has manifested itself in a variety of environmental shifts that have profound implications, particularly for small island nations. The...

TMID Editorial: Bridging generations in the digital age

Thursday, 23 October 2025, 10:55 Last update: about 2 years ago

Technology has reshaped our world in ways that few could have predicted just a generation ago. Social media, smartphones, and digital platforms are now embedded into every corner of daily life - from...

TMID Editorial: Stop wasting water

Wednesday, 22 October 2025, 10:57 Last update: about 2 years ago

In Malta, water is one of our most precious resources - and yet, paradoxically, one of the most wasted. For a country that sees limited rainfall and depends heavily on energy-intensive reverse osmosis...

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