TMIS Editorial: Magisterial inquiries and political damage
Sunday, 12 January 2025, 10:00
Last update: about 3 years ago
The year started with yet another political bang as it was reported that the conclusions of a magisterial inquiry will lead to the arraignment of former Minister Konrad Mizzi and former OPM chief of...
TMID Editorial: Protecting a 17th century coastal tower
Saturday, 11 January 2025, 13:41
Last update: about 3 years ago
The news that one of the 17th century coastal towers is in danger of collapsing was reported this week. The Malta Police Force said on Monday that the area surrounding the 17th century coastal...
TMID Editorial: An appointment that stirred up a hornet’s nest
Friday, 10 January 2025, 12:43
Last update: about 3 years ago
The news that Johann Buttigieg will be appointed as CEO of the Planning Authority again has stirred up a hornet's nest. Buttigieg's original run at the head of the Authority was during a time...
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 Prime Minister Robert Abela had said that they are outdated.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...