It is quite evident that many countries have encountered globalisation and, having looked out of the window, decided to shut it and withdraw back into themselves, thinking that by doing this the world...

Vincent van Gogh is one of the most loved artists of all time. His paintings are energetically composed, charged with chromatic intensity and undying dynamism. They are so appealing because they are...

Historically, Western powers occupied most Muslim countries for a number of centuries. In many countries, there were attempts to introduce democracy, but in the end the West imposed autocratic...

“Salvu Mallia is doing a good job, especially since he is making politics interesting again.” Simply incredible! These words were said by Simon Busuttil as if in response to the many...

I would like to thank The Malta Independent for publishing my article / study entitled “St Paul's Shipwreck on the island of Malta” on 9 February. I understand that because of space...

We are living in a world full of anxiety. For instance, psychology has it that we are living in a climate of social anxiety. As psychologist Dr Thomas A. Richards defined it, “social...

Employment is the best way to safeguard human dignity in that it secures an independent living, based on a person’s ability to contribute to his/her own fulfilment and to the wellbeing of...

Recent opinions expressed by Miriam Cassar, spokesperson for a local pressure group, in several media raise doubts as to how updated this group is in matters that concern children....

We have been told that the Mater Dei Hospital will be opened, as scheduled, on 1 July. ...

Now I know perfectly well what Stephen Zerafa, Water Services Corporation PRO (TMID, 8 February) ...