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A legacy of hope – A nation united to save lives

Monday, 6 April 2026, 07:47 Last update: about 8 months ago

I felt proud of my country when, in Parliament, we passed the second reading of the bill on organ donation after death declared by circulatory criteria (known as Donation after Circulatory Death -...

The Maltese language: A unique linguistic heritage

Sunday, 5 April 2026, 08:18 Last update: about 8 months ago

The Maltese language stands as one of the most distinctive and ancient languages in the world, representing a remarkable chapter in the broader history of human civilisation. Spoken by approximately...

‘What will happen to my son?’

Monday, 30 March 2026, 07:55 Last update: about 8 months ago

"What will happen to my son when I am no longer here?!" This is a question I often hear from elderly parents who have children with disabilities, even more so when the mother or father is already...

A sea between conflicts and cooperation

Monday, 23 March 2026, 12:24 Last update: about 9 months ago Stefan Buontempo

International relations and diplomacy have always interested me. During my years in politics, first as a Member of Parliament and later as a member of the Cabinet of Ministers, I often saw how events...

Making Malta’s roads safer

Monday, 16 March 2026, 10:49 Last update: about 9 months ago

Parliament's approval of legislation allowing random roadside testing for alcohol and drugs is certainly a long awaited step in the right direction. For years, calls have been made for stronger...

Celebrating St Patrick’s Day with confidence in the future

Sunday, 15 March 2026, 08:17 Last update: about 9 months ago

In a world as fast-moving and unpredictable as the one we are navigating currently, it is reassuring to have certain constants. One of those is St Patrick's Day, celebrated every 17 March, by Irish...

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