The Malta Independent 3 November 2026, Tuesday
View E-Paper

Opinions

The rising value of real estate

Sunday, 12 July 2026, 06:11 Last update: about 5 months ago

Interest in the property market in Malta has been always high on the local agenda. This is understandable given that the provision of shelter is a basic human need, the strong culture of home...

Europe must help businesses to grow

Sunday, 21 June 2026, 07:28 Last update: about 5 months ago

Europe often speaks about competitiveness. We speak about innovation, investment and economic growth. Yet too often, the reality experienced by businesses across Europe tells a different...

More alike than different

Monday, 15 June 2026, 15:09 Last update: about 6 months ago

Every year, as Pride Month approaches, the public conversation always revisits an apparent favourite, with many celebrating enthusiastically, while some others question the need for it. This year, the...

US foreign policy - Global challenges

Sunday, 14 June 2026, 10:04 Last update: about 6 months ago

Our programme which focused on 'U.S. Foreign Policy - Global Challenges', started off in Washington DC, where we met think-thanks, NGOs, academics and also visited Government offices and departments,...

Trafficking in person: Prevention and mitigation

Sunday, 14 June 2026, 10:02 Last update: about 6 months ago

Taking part in the 2026 International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) "Trafficking in Persons:  Prevention and Mitigation" in the United States was a truly rewarding experience, both...

Not too young to run: Engaging youth in the political process

Sunday, 14 June 2026, 10:01 Last update: about 6 months ago

It was an honour and a privilege for me to have been nominated to participate in the International Visitors Leadership Programme (IVLP) "Not too Young to Run: Engaging Youth in the Political Process"...

What the 2026 election means for Malta's centre-right

Sunday, 14 June 2026, 07:55 Last update: about 6 months ago

From a centre-right perspective, the 2026 general election was undoubtedly disappointing in terms of its outcome. Yet beneath Labour's victory lie several developments that should encourage...

  • don't miss