The world has just been handed another stark climate warning. The latest report from the World Meteorological Organisation, published on 23 March,, confirms that the planet continues to heat at an...

Europe's reputation as a global sanctuary for the press masks a deteriorating internal reality. The murders of Daphne Caruana Galizia, Peter R. de Vries, and Ján Kuciak and his fiancée...

From July 2026, the European Union will impose a €3 charge on low-value parcels entering the bloc, targeting purchases from fast-growing online platforms such as Temu and Shein. Presented as a...

The whistle has barely stopped ringing in our ears, and the country is already in full on election mode. Overkill, some might say, in terms of wall to wall (literally) marketing from certain quarters....

Fertility rates are rarely discussed alongside wages, yet the two are more closely connected than they may first appear. The motherhood wage gap does not only affect women's earnings, it can also...

We are living in a period defined by uncertainty. Global markets are increasingly volatile, geopolitical tensions are reshaping alliances, and economic shocks are becoming more frequent and...

Not everyone has the same ability or opportunity to manage their finances effectively. When a person is unable to manage their finances, they become more vulnerable to exploitation, debt, and economic...

There are moments that test not just our laws, but our willingness to use them. The recent killing of a protected common kestrel - filmed, documented, and widely shared - was not just another...

In recent weeks, we have seen tangible progress in both the justice and construction sectors, progress which, in my view, confirms a very important principle: a lasting reform can only be achieved...

This year, as a country, we proudly mark a significant milestone in Malta's social history, the 70th anniversary of the Department of Social Security. This isn't just a commemoration of an...