The government has decided to launch a public consultation process on its controversial planning reforms, following immense public pressure. But the way the consultation process is being handled is...

Our colleagues at the Times of Malta on Monday reported that they had been hit by a court temporary injunction from a private company to stop them from publishing an article. The Times said that...

It's time local artists and cultural workers reflect on themselves before blaming others. Every year, small protests arise over misused funds and lavish, optics-driven events that claim to support the...

Last Saturday, The Malta Independent reported that the Nationalist Party will only take a position on the government's proposal for a reform to introduce voluntary assisted euthanasia in Malta once...

Two people tragically lost their lives due to road accidents last week. The first was accident saw a man die in a traffic accident in Zebbug in a horrific collision with another vehicle. The...

The Malta Tourism Authority has expanded the designated swimming zone of the Blue Lagoon, extending the main central area while adding two nearby inlets, now exclusively reserved for swimmers. It...

As we mark European Independent Living Day on the 5th of May, we are called not only to celebrate, but to reflect on the progress made-and the long road still ahead-for persons with disabilities in...

International Workers' Day is a significant celebration of labour and workers' rights. Observed on 1 May each year, it traces its origins back to the labour movement in the late 19th century. The day...

The government last year transposed a European Union directive that was aimed at preventing cross-border Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation, also known as SLAPP lawsuits. These are...

This last week, while the schools were off, the roads were a lot clearer. Motorists breathed a sigh of relief as journey times to work were of about 15-20 minutes rather than up to an...