I have chosen to start this article by presenting a letter that was sent by European Civil Society Organizations to Ursula von der Leyen a few weeks ago, on 30 September, 2025.  To: Ursula...

On 3 November, Alex Borg had a valuable opportunity to present his vision for Malta's future. It was an occasion for ideas, clarity, and leadership. Yet, instead of outlining a constructive programme,...

It is sad that our country is so radically polarised, that we are denied the most basic level of critical thinking. It's true, conceding defeat in the Vitals and Steward saga would have spelt serious...

This is fiction, but one of the strands that led to the book's tale began in Malta, a far cry from the frontier between Iran and Iraq and also from the German city of Lubeck. In the past days we...

It has become increasingly clear that Malta's housing market is at a breaking point. The figures published recently by the National Statistics Office (NSO) speak volumes - the percentage of homeowners...

Catherine Cavallo's latest exhibition Eve Refracted: The Eternal Cycle of Creation and Destruction at Gallery 23 reveals a garden of emotional and symbolic depth. Her paintings - lush with irises,...

For our final talk from our Dusk Dialogues series, Dr Joan Abela and Dr Patricia Camilleri will be joining us for Conversations on Memory, as we delve into the world of memories that survive...

Last month I had the opportunity to attend the launch of the English version of Roma Sacra e Segreta, held at Sotto Pinsa Romana in Sliema, an event that made me feel like stepping into the heart of...

The announcement that Victoria, the capital of Gozo, has been shortlisted for the title of European Capital of Culture 2031 has stirred a deep sense of pride and optimism across the Maltese Islands....

The Maltese government's latest round of cheque handouts has once again highlighted its reliance on populist tactics to shore up public support. Barely days after Prime Minister Robert Abela hailed...