"Malta moves closer to achieving UN sustainability goals," screamed some newspaper headlines last week, when the United Nations released its annual report on its Sustainable Development Goals around...

The recent government paper on assisted euthanasia outlined proposals for a national discussion, as pledged in their last electoral manifesto. Several key points emerged during public...

Since the late 1970s the Nationalist Party has sought as its main ideological beacon Christian Democracy and subsequently established strong links with Italy's Democrazia Cristiana. Over the span of...

In Malta, as in other advanced countries, a combination of rising life expectancy and falling birth rates is putting pressure on pension systems. By 2050, the number of people aged 65 years and over...

As a Mediterranean jewel, Malta is renowned for its rich history, stunning landscapes, and vibrant culture. Yet, in an era defined by rapid technological advancement, the Maltese tourism sector faces...

The national debate on euthanasia has now entered an interesting juncture, as more people have started to gain interest in the delicate subject, and form an opinion. Surely, it is one of those topics...

Malta's 2021 cannabis reform marked a progressive shift in national drug policy. For the first time, the law recognised that responsible adult cannabis use should not be criminalised, while...

The development of Manoel Island was destined not to happen. It was first touted for development by Labour Prime Minister Karmenu Mifsud Bonnici, who wanted to give the island which had been abandoned...

Assisted Voluntary Euthanasia or as it is known in some jurisdictions, Medical Aid in Dying, is a medical practice that allows a terminally ill, mentally capable adult with a prognosis of six months...

A 2023 report by the National Audit Office highlighted that a large number of children, adolescents and the majority of the adult population are classified as overweight. When compared to EU averages,...