The future of EU health policy
Sunday, 23 May 2021, 09:00
Last update: about 6 years ago
With the global realities of the COVID-19 pandemic becoming more and more devastating in early 2020, deafening alarm bells began ringing in the corridors of buildings of EU institutions in Brussels....
Investing wisely
Sunday, 23 May 2021, 09:00
Last update: about 6 years ago
Silvio Schembri
By the time this opinion piece goes to press, Malta will have vaccinated more than 300,000 of its population. The remarkable success story of our country's vaccination rollout is indisputable. We now...
The accountability of our voluntary organisations
Thursday, 20 May 2021, 07:16
Last update: about 6 years ago
In recent weeks a fresh debate has triggered yet again relating to the accountability of our voluntary organisations (VOs) currently registered with the Commissioner for Voluntary Organisations (CVO)....
A resilient and striving Gozo
Tuesday, 18 May 2021, 11:03
Last update: about 6 years ago
Clint Camilleri
Gozo is weathering the storm of Covid-19. Despite its circumstances of double insularity, and a considerable level of dependency on the hospitality sector, Gozo is showing its resiliency. The...
The writers’ Eurovision
Tuesday, 18 May 2021, 10:23
Last update: about 6 years ago
It has always been a modest and a low-key competition, but one would have never expected this edition’s Maltese entry to be surrounded by such controversy. Never mind tactical voting...
The secret of Selenium
Monday, 17 May 2021, 07:36
Last update: about 6 years ago
Selenium is an essential trace mineral that is named after the moon goddess of legend. It is naturally found in numerous foodstuffs. Brazil nuts are an example of a well-known excellent selenium...
Far too mobile
Sunday, 16 May 2021, 10:10
Last update: about 6 years ago
Josianne Cutajar MEP
I am not one to usually argue against mobility. Hailing from a rural island, I know all too well the pains of having to cross islands via ferry twice a day, five days a week. Being used to making this...
Pink Tax
Sunday, 16 May 2021, 10:00
Last update: about 6 years ago
The pink tax is when one is charged more for products which are for women. One such product would be a razor blade, where just because it is for women, one may have to pay more; sometimes even twice...