The Malta Independent 3 November 2026, Tuesday
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Inter-relational goods in politics

Wednesday, 11 February 2026, 07:32 Last update: about 10 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 10 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 10 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 10 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 11 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,...

When the storm passes, it’s our values that remain

Sunday, 25 January 2026, 08:14 Last update: about 11 months ago

In the aftermath of the recent storm that battered Malta, arguably one of the very most violent in recent memory, much of the public conversation has understandably focused on damage, disruption and...

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