The Malta Independent 14 July 2026, Tuesday
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A total betrayal

Sunday, 5 July 2026, 06:33 Last update: about 8 days ago Mark Said

Politics, to many, is a dirty word, but for me, it's a very important and natural phenomenon. It carries several meanings: the art and science of government; the management and conduct of...

The Grand Harbour is getting crowded

Sunday, 5 July 2026, 06:30 Last update: about 8 days ago Noel Grima

There's a new website (at least I think it's new for I never saw it before) which gives a sort of panoramic life views of the outer part of the Grand Harbour. I intend to keep checking it out...

Compassion that builds a nation

Friday, 3 July 2026, 08:23 Last update: about 9 days ago Owen Bonnici

In one of my first meetings as the new Minister for Social and Affordable Accommodation and Lands, I had the pleasure to have a beautiful discussion with the YMCA . Iwelcomed YMCA CEO Anthony...

Hotels

Thursday, 2 July 2026, 08:00 Last update: about 11 days ago Alfred Sant

We're repeatedly told we have more hotel rooms than there is real demand for and that we can't carry more. But if that's the case, why are still so many hotels getting built? We learn about the...

Early election, agriculture and homework policies

Thursday, 2 July 2026, 07:29 Last update: about 11 days ago Mark Said

As soon as Prime Minister Robert Abela announced an early election date for May 30, Opposition and PN leader Alex Borg was quick to state that Abela had no reason to do so. It was President...

Children on trial: The hidden power behind custody battles

Wednesday, 1 July 2026, 08:10 Last update: about 12 days ago Emmanuel J. Galea

As an observer of life and a retired teacher, I notice the quiet suffering of children during separation and divorce. This observation comes not from expertise in family law or child psychology, but...

Slavery returns

Tuesday, 30 June 2026, 10:03 Last update: about 13 days ago Frans Camilleri

A Council of Europe report into human trafficking has thrown a spotlight on "weak" enforcement of labour laws for employment agencies and high-risk sectors.  It called on Malta to review...

Peter and Paul festa

Monday, 29 June 2026, 08:00 Last update: about 15 days ago Alfred Sant

The St Peter and St Paul festa (l-Imnarja) could serve to test whether the old traditions of this country still retain their popular appeal. The official programmes being carried out to give them the...

Malta’s next economic challenge: From growth to productivity

Sunday, 28 June 2026, 07:43 Last update: about 15 days ago Adrian Delia

For many years, Malta has enjoyed economic growth. Governments have pointed to rising GDP, record employment and expanding economic activity as evidence of success. These achievements should not be...

The importance of empathy at work

Sunday, 28 June 2026, 07:41 Last update: about 15 days ago Katya De Giovanni

In today's increasingly complex and demanding work environment, technical competence alone is no longer sufficient to ensure organisational success. While expertise, efficiency, and productivity...

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