As Malta continues a national discussion on assisted voluntary euthanasia, one message is echoing loudly from medical professionals and civil society: before we consider ending life, we must ensure we...

The Ombudsman made two strong recommendations regarding the planning sector recently. The first, was that the capping of fines for irregular development be doubled from €50,000 to...

To say that Valletta is one of the jewels of the Mediterranean would not be an overstatement.  Unique as far as capital cities go, it is a piece of national pride that Valletta is inscribed on...

Despite the upbeat rhetoric of progress echoing from Castille, the European Commission's latest Rule of Law Report presents a starkly different image of governance in Malta. The country continues to...

Child protection is not just a moral imperative but a legal and societal responsibility that must remain at the forefront of national and international agendas. The recent declaration prepared by...

Malta has become a magnet for tourists in recent years. In 2024 alone, the island nation welcomed over 3.5 million visitors - a staggering figure for a country with a population of just over half a...

After years of political insistence and repeated reassurances that mandatory trade union membership was on the horizon, the government has finally acknowledged what businesses, legal experts, and...

Malta's economy has, traditionally, been significantly reliant on the tourism industry. Tourists coming to Malta have been a backbone of the country's fortunes for decades - but it is possible to have...

The MCAST Principal, Stephen Vella, told this newsroom that collective agreements should be negotiated long before they are due to expire. When Vella took over the position of CEO and Principal...

A recent Eurobarometer survey shows that corruption is a major concern, one that requires the strengthening of authorities, the improvement of protection of whistleblowers, and top Maltese politicians...