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An end of year review

Saturday, 14 December 2024, 06:44 Last update: about 3 years ago Julian Zarb

Last week I was present at a knowledge-sharing conference, which turned out to be a lightbulb moment for those who wanted to see tourism rethink and redevelop, rather than continue with the same...

Reimagining education: Secondary students debate a way forward

Sunday, 8 December 2024, 08:59 Last update: about 3 years ago Luke Fenech

The people who get to speak on education in the public forum are typically politicians, the majority of whom are not even linked with the sector. Researchers and academics do occasionally voice their...

Open dialogue and courageous political leadership badly needed

Monday, 2 December 2024, 08:00 Last update: about 3 years ago

As a child growing up in Finland during the Cold War, I was always keenly aware of the precarious state of international relations - how one miscalculation or provocation could have enormous impacts...

Minister Camilleri must go too

Sunday, 1 December 2024, 14:55 Last update: about 3 years ago

It's true what they say. A week is a long time in politics, and things can happen and change in a flash. Except when they don't! Let me explain. Sometimes, a lot of things can appear to be...

Sustainable solutions: Malta's renewable energy tech revolution

Sunday, 1 December 2024, 07:51 Last update: about 3 years ago

In the azure waters of the Mediterranean, Malta is orchestrating a remarkable transformation-a shift towards sustainable energy solutions that harness the power of renewable technologies. Embracing a...

No change in retirement age for those born after 1976

Sunday, 1 December 2024, 07:47 Last update: about 3 years ago

The current Pensions Strategy Group has noted that the budget measure announcing the extension by one year of the stipulated contributory period for persons born in 1976 and after, has become a matter...

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