The Malta Independent 23 July 2026, Thursday
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Work-life balance matters, but one size does not fit all

Sunday, 15 February 2026, 10:22 Last update: about 6 months ago

The idea of a four-day working week has raised the interest of many in recent weeks. It taps into genuine concerns: long working hours, family pressures, burnout and the search for better balance...

Why Malta needs a modern Emergency Alert System now

Sunday, 15 February 2026, 07:39 Last update: about 6 months ago

Storm Harry left a lasting impression on Malta. Roads turned into rivers, debris was scattered across communities, and residents were left scrambling for information as conditions rapidly...

Space 2025: A year in review

Sunday, 15 February 2026, 07:28 Last update: about 6 months ago

For many years, Space was something distant. We watched launches on television and read about other countries placing satellites in orbit. Over the past years, that began to change as Xjenza Malta...

Inter-relational goods in politics

Wednesday, 11 February 2026, 07:32 Last update: about 6 months ago Michael Asciak

When God created man and woman, He created them in His own image. Genesis 1:26 says "Let us make man in our image"! God is absolutely rational and self-conscious, man is rational and self-conscious...

A stark warning for all

Sunday, 8 February 2026, 07:37 Last update: about 7 months ago

Power is never neutral. It is lent to institutions by society on the understanding that it will be exercised with accountability and respect. When this understanding is chipped or even weakened, the...

Ensuring dignity and independence for our elderly

Tuesday, 3 February 2026, 08:00 Last update: about 7 months ago

As the ageing population continues to grow, our approach to active ageing must be built on more than services alone. It requires strong leadership, motivated professionals and modern infrastructure....

Family businesses: The next generation

Sunday, 1 February 2026, 08:09 Last update: about 7 months ago

Family businesses are the backbone of Malta's economy. They are the ones driving growth, creating jobs, and providing the resilience that keeps our country moving forward, even when global markets get...

Beyond Liberalism: The failure of modern conservatives

Sunday, 1 February 2026, 07:32 Last update: about 7 months ago

The post-WWII political order seems to be stuck in a political rut, unfortunately, where discourse is dominated by "Liberal" commentators and "Conservative" ones. In the 20th Century, one, perhaps,...

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