The Malta Independent 28 July 2026, Tuesday
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TMID Editorial: No break from politics

Thursday, 9 January 2025, 10:55 Last update: about 3 years ago

There was a time when, in certain periods of the year, there used to be a political lull. It happened mostly during the Christmas and New Year weeks, but also in the middle of summer, around the...

TMID Editorial: Fort Chambray’s fate

Wednesday, 8 January 2025, 10:09 Last update: about 3 years ago

It is good to note that, soon after an NGO launched a call for financial assistance to enable it to challenge a Planning Authority decision regarding Fort Chambray, enough funds were raised for legal...

TMID Editorial: Updating the local plans

Tuesday, 7 January 2025, 08:31 Last update: about 3 years ago

There has been a lot of talk about Malta's local plans over the past months. Prime Minister Robert Abela had said that they are outdated. He is not wrong, however the government's track record...

TMID Editorial: Road accidents

Monday, 6 January 2025, 09:33 Last update: about 3 years ago

There were 13 road or traffic-related deaths in 2024, slightly down from 14 in 2023, which was in turn down from 26 in 2022, which had been the deadliest recorded year for road fatalities in...

TMIS Editorial: The PM’s omission

Sunday, 5 January 2025, 11:00 Last update: about 3 years ago

In his address to the nation for New Year's Day, the Prime Minister made a strong emphasis on the importance of unity. "My appeal for the New Year is one for unity. Let's work together to find...

TMID Editorial: Traditions and history

Saturday, 4 January 2025, 10:44 Last update: about 3 years ago

From its historical sites, to its traditions and local cuisine, Malta is a country rich in heritage and culture. There are traditions that are so ingrained in Maltese society that we cannot even...

TMID Editorial: Wild animals should not be kept as pets

Friday, 3 January 2025, 12:49 Last update: about 3 years ago

The New Year brought with it a report by animal rights group Vuċi għall-Annimali, that several lions and another wild cat were found to be living in poor conditions on a Naxxar...

TMID editorial: 2024, an eventful year for Malta

Tuesday, 31 December 2024, 19:02 Last update: about 3 years ago

2024 was an eventful year, a year where scandals continued to rock the country, with new ones emerging even in December. It was a year that will go down in history, marking the first time a...

TMID Editorial: Generosity and year-round support

Monday, 30 December 2024, 10:37 Last update: about 3 years ago

€5.2 million was raised during this year's edition of the L-Istrina telethon. The amount was similar, although slightly less, to the amount raised during the 2023 edition. Regardless, the...

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