Could you tell us about your journey into archives and heritage preservation? I am first and foremost a historian, so I initially approached archives and heritage as a researcher. However, I...

Malta has achieved remarkable success in its tourism sector. For decades, we have worked diligently to build an industry that is now a cornerstone of our economy. But our very success presents us with...

Shifting people from one segregated system to another is not inclusion, even if the new setting is better and located within the community. Upgrading the physical environment alone does not...

For as long as anyone can remember, mamá and papá have been among the first words we learn. They appear in countless languages across the world, arising naturally from the sounds babies...

Maltese men's football has, for several years, lagged behind other countries particularly at international level.  This can be said for both the national teams - where several other nations of...

YMCA Malta CEO Anthony Camilleri painted a clear picture of the homelessness situation in Malta during an interview with The Malta Independent on Sunday. In 2024, 335 individuals were classified...

At the close of 2024, Malta's estimated population stood at 574,250, marking a 1.9% increase from the previous year, according to the National Statistics Office (NSO). With the 600,000 milestone - or,...

We are in the height of summer, and festa season is in full swing. As you will be reading this article, your morning will likely be punctuated by some form of fireworks salute from a nearby village...

Every year, more than 727,000 people worldwide take their own lives. Many more thousands make suicide attempts. Every suicide is a tragedy that affects families, communities, and entire countries and...

Imagine a young couple in Malta who work hard and save diligently yet still lie awake at night wondering if they will ever afford a home. They earn too much to qualify for social housing, but nowhere...