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Is Malta ready for a tourism rebound?

Sunday, 20 February 2022, 07:41 Last update: about 5 years ago

New data from the World Travel & Tourism Council shows that in 2022 the tourism industry’s contribution to the global economy could reach US$8.6 trillion, just 6.4% behind pre-pandemic...

Malta’s flag takes centre-stage in economic outlook on Europe

Saturday, 19 February 2022, 07:38 Last update: about 5 years ago Silvio Schembri

The European Commission’s report on Malta’s economic forecast is positive to say the least as Malta is projected to have the highest economic growth rate across the EU by the end of the...

Saying one thing... and doing another

Friday, 18 February 2022, 09:51 Last update: about 5 years ago

‘What Larks, Pip’ is a phrase from Charles Dickens book 'Great Expectations' used to reminisce fun and good times in the past.  I imagine our future history books to boast...

We Need European Unity

Wednesday, 16 February 2022, 07:16 Last update: about 5 years ago

We are entering the third year of what has been an extremely difficult pandemic, face a growing economic crisis, and now there is an additional menace coming from our eastern neighbour. Vladimir Putin...

A new era for European cohesion

Tuesday, 15 February 2022, 10:12 Last update: about 5 years ago

We are now entering the year 3 A.C. – the third year “After Coronavirus”. Because it is no exaggeration to describe this as a new era: from teleworking to profound societal changes,...

Education and Citizenship

Monday, 14 February 2022, 10:53 Last update: about 5 years ago

The reputable Salzburg Global Seminars recently organised an online interactive seminar on closing the skills gap, with the focus being on different educational systems.  There were presentations...

Femicide is rearing its head in Malta too

Sunday, 13 February 2022, 07:54 Last update: about 5 years ago Mark Said

Every year an average of 66,000 women are violently killed globally, accounting for approximately 17% of all victims of intentional homicides. In Britain, Justice Secretary Dominic Raab aims to put...

A Dickensian education system

Tuesday, 8 February 2022, 07:22 Last update: about 5 years ago

Imagine a business in which the person managing it is totally clueless about what the business is even all about. Imagine workers in a constant fight to get a full day's work done. Pile onto that...

Urban green open spaces

Sunday, 6 February 2022, 07:51 Last update: about 5 years ago

Malta is blessed with a rich culture which is reflected in its large number of historical sites and its stunning architectural structures.  But Malta’s environment is mostly urban, and...

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