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The human cost of a system on the 'ascendant'

Saturday, 28 February 2026, 07:35 Last update: about 9 months ago

Minister Jo Etienne Abela's recent optimism regarding Malta's cancer care paints a picture of a system on the "ascendant." But for those of us living with multiple myeloma, this view is far less...

No constitutional crisis — just constitutional illiteracy

Thursday, 26 February 2026, 09:23 Last update: about 9 months ago

The Prime Minister's insistence that Malta was facing a constitutional crisis unless Parliament voted on the appointment of a Chief Justice before the term of the current Chief Justice expires, is...

Opinion: No trial of survival - Jo Etienne Abela

Tuesday, 24 February 2026, 14:27 Last update: about 9 months ago

In recent weeks, much has been said about medications. A cross-party war of words has raged awhile, but basic science is hardly elastic. Reference laboratories do not bend to political rhetoric. And...

Pro-abortion amendment halted in an EU Parliament committee

Sunday, 22 February 2026, 07:13 Last update: about 10 months ago

In the past, it was standard practice for the European People's Party (EPP) to engage in ideological compromises with the Left and the Greens. Today, however, thanks to the work and contribution of...

When ‘better’ means ‘worse’

Sunday, 22 February 2026, 07:11 Last update: about 10 months ago

In the interview 'MBB CEO advocates for tests to determine what impact EU policies would have on island states' in this newspaper (1 February), Mario Xuereb put a strong policy foot forward as his new...

From Australia to Malta: The push to protect our kids online

Sunday, 22 February 2026, 07:07 Last update: about 10 months ago

Nowadays, we are accustomed to seeing people glued to their phones, with children not just gaming digitally but also accessing social media via parents' devices. In reality, we all are more addicted...

From isolation to inclusion

Sunday, 22 February 2026, 06:14 Last update: about 10 months ago

In the race for success, it is easy to mistake the glitz and glitter for happiness. The modern world lives in a two-speed universe, where wonderful lives, often fuelled by social media and cutthroat...

Work-life balance matters, but one size does not fit all

Sunday, 15 February 2026, 10:22 Last update: about 10 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 10 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 10 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...

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