The European Court of Justice's ruling against Malta's citizenship-by-investment scheme is more than a legal setback. It's the culmination of a decade of political decay, institutional failure, and...

For years Comino has come under the microscope as being the destination in Malta which has fallen victim to over-tourism the most.  In the summer months, the small island - which is a Natura...

A report by the Commissioner for Education within the Ombudsman's Office was published yesterday, declaring that a highly controversial directive which restricts teachers' right to speak out violated...

International Workers' Day is a significant celebration of labour and workers' rights. Observed on 1 May each year, it traces its origins back to the labour movement in the late 19th century. The day...

Over the past few years, Malta has made encouraging progress in the field of waste management, thanks in large part to the increased effort by households in separating their waste. According to...

The news reported by the Financial Times in the UK, that there are individuals who have been sanctioned over Russia's war in the Ukraine who have Maltese passports, is the latest example of why...

As the world grows ever smaller thanks to the internet and social media, the dangers associated with these technologies continues to persist These threats span from the spread of misinformation...

On Monday, 21 April, 2025, the world mourned the death of Pope Francis, shocked by the demise of the beloved pontiff who, just a day earlier, had mingled with the crowd in St Peter's Square on Easter...

Should a previous development existing in a particular place or site be a pretext for that site to remain developed or be re-developed? That's one of the most significant principles that is held...

It was good to hear that the government's major urban greening proposals are still on the cards, although some plans have changed. During an interview published in The Malta Independent on...