The Malta Independent 8 November 2026, Sunday
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Our housing crisis

Sunday, 17 December 2023, 07:55 Last update: about 4 years ago Mark Said

We might have one of the best economies in the world, and yet hundreds of people in Malta wake up every day in housing that is run-down, overcrowded, or dangerous. Many others have lost their homes...

TMID Editorial: A monument to a monumental figure

Saturday, 16 December 2023, 09:20 Last update: about 4 years ago

A monument dedicated to literary giant Oliver Friggieri was unveiled in Floriana last Monday, three years after his death. Friggieri was a monumental figure in the literary world, but most of all...

A Symphony of colours: vibrant visuals

Saturday, 16 December 2023, 08:35 Last update: about 4 years ago

Is Art in your DNA? Is there anyone else in your family who is an artist?   I know that we tend to think that an artistic bent is something that's inherited, like blue eyes or a long nose,...

TMID Editorial: The President’s speech

Friday, 15 December 2023, 09:01 Last update: about 4 years ago

President George Vella, in what should be his final speech on Republic Day, shared his thoughts on a myriad subjects that concern Maltese society. His term is due to expire on 4 April, but unless...

TMID Editorial: Lessons to be learnt from the Sofia inquiry

Thursday, 14 December 2023, 11:21 Last update: about 4 years ago

While we are still potentially a couple of months away from the publication of the full report from the public inquiry which looked into Jean Paul Sofia’s tragic death, with the testimony of...

TMID Editorial: The impact of the newly proposed rent reforms

Wednesday, 13 December 2023, 11:49 Last update: about 4 years ago

A new reform announced when it comes to property rental market last week is one of significance in an area which holds great importance in the country. As part of a reform announced by Social...

TMID Editorial: Sliema Ferries car park doubts

Tuesday, 12 December 2023, 10:54 Last update: about 4 years ago

Old photos of the waterfront at the Sliema Ferries show a narrower stretch of land leading from the Tigne area towards Manoel Island. This is because the road that exists today – as well as...

Why enrol on a University course?

Tuesday, 12 December 2023, 10:02 Last update: about 4 years ago Ivan Grixti

Next year Malta will be commemorating the 60th anniversary from gaining independence but it also happens to be the first centenary from when the Compulsory Attendance Act of 1924 was enacted –...

TMID Editorial: A watershed footballing moment

Monday, 11 December 2023, 12:30 Last update: about 4 years ago

In a country not known for its footballing success or prowess, a Maltese national team made footballing history for the country last week. But it wasn’t the men’s football team...

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