We must remain vigilant
Sunday, 12 January 2025, 07:21
Last update: about 5 months ago
It's a new year. We have barely returned to our routines yet, but it's already been solidly back to business on the governance front. In fact, we are still writing 2024 by mistake, to quickly fix...
TMID Editorial: Protecting a 17th century coastal tower
Saturday, 11 January 2025, 13:41
Last update: about 5 months ago
The news that one of the 17th century coastal towers is in danger of collapsing was reported this week. The Malta Police Force said on Monday that the area surrounding the 17th century coastal...
Global Treasury: The Life and Collection of Selim & Mary Zilkha
Saturday, 11 January 2025, 08:00
Last update: about 5 months ago
Marie Benoît
Christie's is proud to present at auction the above collection. The auction is taking place on 6 February at Rockefeller Center, New York. This spectacularly rich ensemble of rare...
TMID Editorial: An appointment that stirred up a hornet’s nest
Friday, 10 January 2025, 12:43
Last update: about 5 months ago
The news that Johann Buttigieg will be appointed as CEO of the Planning Authority again has stirred up a hornet's nest. Buttigieg's original run at the head of the Authority was during a time...
The Land of the Rising Sun: Where tradition meets tomorrow
Thursday, 9 January 2025, 12:07
Last update: about 5 months ago
After traveling more than 10,000km across the world, I watched the sun rise on Tokyo's skyline where the rays of sunlight crept through the clouds and painted the sky amber and gold. My week-long...
TMID Editorial: No break from politics
Thursday, 9 January 2025, 10:55
Last update: about 5 months ago
There was a time when, in certain periods of the year, there used to be a political lull. It happened mostly during the Christmas and New Year weeks, but also in the middle of summer, around the...
TMID Editorial: Fort Chambray’s fate
Wednesday, 8 January 2025, 10:09
Last update: about 5 months ago
It is good to note that, soon after an NGO launched a call for financial assistance to enable it to challenge a Planning Authority decision regarding Fort Chambray, enough funds were raised for legal...
TMID Editorial: Updating the local plans
Tuesday, 7 January 2025, 08:31
Last update: about 5 months ago
There has been a lot of talk about Malta's local plans over the past months. Prime Minister Robert Abela had said that they are outdated. He is not wrong, however the government's track record...