The Malta Independent 8 June 2025, Sunday
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Action is needed to tackle Malta’s low fertility rate

Wednesday, 4 June 2025, 09:02 Last update: about 3 days ago

Currently, Malta is dealing with a drop in birth rates. With a fertility rate of just 1.06 (2023), the lowest in the EU, the country must urgently re-evaluate how it supports couples and individuals...

TMID Editorial: Too many children at risk of poverty

Tuesday, 3 June 2025, 12:20 Last update: about 4 days ago

The percentage of children who are at risk of poverty or social exclusion is far too high. Eurostat released data last week which shows that in Malta, last year, 25.9% of children were at risk of...

TMID Editorial: Medical Council functions

Monday, 2 June 2025, 11:27 Last update: about 5 days ago

Newly elected President of the Medical Association of Malta Patrick Sammut highlighted his concern over the Medical Council's inability to currently carry out its investigative function, a point which...

Malta's duty towards a two state solution in the Middle East

Monday, 2 June 2025, 08:01 Last update: about 5 days ago

In Malta there has always been consensus on the recognition of the State of Palestine and the inalienable right of Israel to exist in peace. Hence, the solution of two states, two peoples living...

The Gozo Album: A digital legacy for our island’s heritage

Sunday, 1 June 2025, 09:22 Last update: about 4 days ago

The Gozo Album, a digital archive that is set to change how we connect with our island's rich past, was unveiled by Minister Clint Camilleri at the Public Service Expo Village on 24 May, 2025. This...

Euthanasia or proper implementation of timely palliative care

Sunday, 1 June 2025, 09:16 Last update: about 10 days ago Pierre Mallia

If one had to ask me whether the current proposal for euthanasia when put forward as a bill will pass through parliament, or even, if put forward for a referendum, whether it will pass or not, I would...

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