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Gozo Channel – what future?

Sunday, 10 December 2023, 08:08 Last update: about 4 years ago

Anyone visiting or living in Gozo cannot do without the ferry services. These are the “life line services” which provide Gozo its means of existing and above all living. Private...

Defying dictatorship

Sunday, 10 December 2023, 06:34 Last update: about 4 years ago

In their quiet struggle for freedom and democracy, the people of Belarus represent a beacon of courage and resilience. Despite decades of authoritarian rule and systematic repression, they are...

Are you feeling down because of your finances?

Sunday, 10 December 2023, 06:15 Last update: about 4 years ago

Struggling with financial worries? It's crucial to overcome the stress associated with financial challenges and move towards a brighter, more stable future. As an experienced money coach and the...

Our dead letter legislation

Sunday, 10 December 2023, 06:12 Last update: about 4 years ago Mark Said

When a law is not enforced, there are no consequences for either ignoring it or breaking it. In other words, it becomes merely a “legal suggestion”. As with any suggestion, you may choose...

The shift from state pensions to private pension plans

Sunday, 10 December 2023, 06:11 Last update: about 4 years ago

Two frequently asked questions are: why is it so important to save for retirement and not depend wholly on state pensions? And why should there be a shift from state pensions to Private Pension Plans...

Post-strike reflections

Sunday, 3 December 2023, 08:40 Last update: about 4 years ago

Monday 27 November was an important milestone for educators together with the sole recognised union representing them, MUT.  It was no ordinary school day and it was felt as early as 6.30am....

E-scooters, was there another way?

Sunday, 3 December 2023, 08:36 Last update: about 4 years ago

The Maltese public has rightly been complaining vociferously about e-scooters since they were introduced. Complaints are mostly about haphazard parking, irresponsible riding on walkways and on the...

Politics is turning nasty

Sunday, 3 December 2023, 08:35 Last update: about 4 years ago Mark Said

Our political views have become more tightly wound into our identities than ever before, joining other identifiers such as gender, religion, sexual orientation, job, and location. Because political...

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