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TMID Editorial: The Christmas spirit

Tuesday, 19 December 2023, 10:55 Last update: about 4 years ago

For the eighth year running, Caritas will be hosting a Christmas Day lunch for those in need and those who would otherwise be spending the holiday alone. It is a welcome event, one that aims to...

TMID Editorial: Protecting our countryside

Monday, 18 December 2023, 10:53 Last update: about 4 years ago

Over the years, the protection of the countryside has become more and more of a priority for people in Malta. This is partially due to the shrinking open space available and the ever increasing...

TMIS Editorial: Politics in crisis

Sunday, 17 December 2023, 10:30 Last update: about 4 years ago

It was not a surprise to learn that political parties are finding it hard to attract candidates for the upcoming round of local council elections, which will be held concurrently with the European...

TMID Editorial: A monument to a monumental figure

Saturday, 16 December 2023, 09:20 Last update: about 4 years ago

A monument dedicated to literary giant Oliver Friggieri was unveiled in Floriana last Monday, three years after his death. Friggieri was a monumental figure in the literary world, but most of all...

TMID Editorial: The President’s speech

Friday, 15 December 2023, 09:01 Last update: about 4 years ago

President George Vella, in what should be his final speech on Republic Day, shared his thoughts on a myriad subjects that concern Maltese society. His term is due to expire on 4 April, but unless...

TMID Editorial: Lessons to be learnt from the Sofia inquiry

Thursday, 14 December 2023, 11:21 Last update: about 4 years ago

While we are still potentially a couple of months away from the publication of the full report from the public inquiry which looked into Jean Paul Sofia’s tragic death, with the testimony of...

TMID Editorial: The impact of the newly proposed rent reforms

Wednesday, 13 December 2023, 11:49 Last update: about 4 years ago

A new reform announced when it comes to property rental market last week is one of significance in an area which holds great importance in the country. As part of a reform announced by Social...

TMID Editorial: Sliema Ferries car park doubts

Tuesday, 12 December 2023, 10:54 Last update: about 4 years ago

Old photos of the waterfront at the Sliema Ferries show a narrower stretch of land leading from the Tigne area towards Manoel Island. This is because the road that exists today – as well as...

TMID Editorial: A watershed footballing moment

Monday, 11 December 2023, 12:30 Last update: about 4 years ago

In a country not known for its footballing success or prowess, a Maltese national team made footballing history for the country last week. But it wasn’t the men’s football team...

TMID Editorial: Two signs of concern

Sunday, 10 December 2023, 10:00 Last update: about 4 years ago

This past week we got to know that a staggering 85 per cent of the Maltese believe that their standard of living will be decreasing over the next year, and that 50 per cent think that the county is...

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