The Malta Independent 3 November 2026, Tuesday
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Green today, hazard tomorrow

Wednesday, 8 July 2026, 07:00 Last update: about 5 months ago Emmanuel J. Galea

Europe has embraced the electric vehicle with remarkable enthusiasm. Governments encourage motorists to abandon internal combustion engines and embrace battery-powered transport. Manufacturers invest...

Four years too late

Tuesday, 7 July 2026, 14:43 Last update: about 5 months ago Frans Camilleri

The papers reported that Roderick Cassar, currently serving a 40-year prison sentence for the murder of his wife, Bernice Cilia, has received two additional jail terms linked to domestic violence...

Rescue

Monday, 6 July 2026, 09:14 Last update: about 5 months ago Alfred Sant

If there's something that could be predicted with the greatest confidence at present, it's that this summer the organizations in charge of search and rescue will be having much more to do than ever...

Supporting families affected by problem gambling in Malta

Sunday, 5 July 2026, 07:28 Last update: about 5 months ago Katya De Giovanni

Throughout my academic career, I have always believed that research should do more than advance knowledge - it should improve people's lives. Some of the most rewarding moments as an academic are...

Coastal strategy in people’s lived experiences

Sunday, 5 July 2026, 07:25 Last update: about 5 months ago Michael Briguglio

The European Commission's first-ever Strategy for Coastal Communities marks an important step in policymaking. Complementing the EU Islands Strategy and the European Ocean Pact, it "is an initiative...

Gozo: Siege of the Capuchin Friary

Sunday, 5 July 2026, 07:23 Last update: about 5 months ago Emmanuel J. Galea

This Friary has stood at the gateway to Marsalforn Road for generations. It marks the boundary between the Citadel's shadow and the road that descends to Marsalforn. Its forecourt has served Gozitan...

PBS reform must be part of Malta's democratic renewal

Sunday, 5 July 2026, 07:22 Last update: about 5 months ago Gejtu Vella

The summer months are traditionally a time when many people take a short break from their daily routines. For the opposition, however, this should also be a period of serious reflection on the factors...

Just the right amount of stress

Sunday, 5 July 2026, 07:17 Last update: about 5 months ago Frans Camilleri

The findings of Gallup's recent State of the Global Workplace Report 2026 confirm what most of us already know: work is a significant source of stress.  They point to a structural problem that no...

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