The Malta Independent 12 August 2026, Wednesday
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The writers’ Eurovision

Tuesday, 18 May 2021, 10:23 Last update: about 6 years ago

 It has always been a modest and a low-key competition, but one would have never expected this edition’s Maltese entry to be surrounded by such controversy. Never mind tactical voting...

TMID Editorial: Migration - The importance of solidarity

Monday, 5 April 2021, 10:06 Last update: about 6 years ago

While stressing Malta’s obligation to provide people rescued at sea who are disembarked in the country with access to the asylum procedure (for those seeking asylum) and accommodation in...

Time For lateral thinking

Sunday, 8 April 2007, 00:00 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Setting aside the bickering and recriminations of politicians, one undeniable fact stands out as the Maltese electorate approaches the next general election....

Government Reply on car tax issue

Sunday, 8 April 2007, 00:00 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

“The government agreed with the facts on registration taxes on used cars as presented by the European Commission” (Government defends car registration taxes...

Narrating Life in Malta, meeting islanders

Sunday, 8 April 2007, 00:00 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Oliver Friggieri describes how he interprets the Maltese way of life in his novels and short stories, now translated into many languages ...

The True meaning of Easter

Saturday, 7 April 2007, 00:00 Last update: about 15 years ago Malta Independent

Yesterday was Good Friday, the symbolic day in our calendar when we mark the day on which Jesus Christ died on the crucifix for our salvation....

Caring Pastorally for families of the mentally ill

Saturday, 7 April 2007, 00:00 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Mental illness is not uncommon in our country. Having someone of your loved ones who is mentally ill is really a challenging and painful experience. Unfortunately the social stigma for the patients and their families is still going on. ...

A Chip on the shoulder ?

Saturday, 7 April 2007, 00:00 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

It is not the first time that Mr Micallef (TMID 4 March) used the newspapers in order to show his feelings for the teaching profession – he must certainly have a chip on his shoulder in this regard, ...

Friday Wisdom: Two Rectangles

Friday, 30 March 2007, 00:00 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

Billboards with two rectangles on a blue background came within sight this week. They depict an artistic derivation of the national flag and carried the message that TVM, the public owned media station, is being refreshed for our benefit. ...

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