There is a growing and deeply uncomfortable reality along Malta's coastline, and it deserves to be stated plainly: public beaches are increasingly being treated as commercial real estate rather than...

When the Second World War ended in 1945, Italy faced an immense challenge: rebuilding its state, economy and national identity after years of conflict and political upheaval. It was within this...

Interest in the property market in Malta has been always high on the local agenda. This is understandable given that the provision of shelter is a basic human need, the strong culture of home...

We are no stranger to debate about Comino during the summer months.  Indeed, just a couple of weeks ago, there was controversy after an official from the Malta Tourism Authority's...

"I created my life because my life did not please me." Gabrielle Chanel "I started to wonder, was Gabrielle Chanel's life a fairy tale? I found a small book in her library, Les Fées,...

For years, society has urged people struggling with their mental health to seek help before they reach crisis point. That message should apply to everyone, including those who recognise dangerous...

As summer has now really ramped up, localities which are situated in known touristic hotspots are facing the usual litany of well-known problems associated to low quality tourism. Localities such...

The Victoria 2031 Foundation marked an important milestone this July by hosting its first international collaboration in Gozo, bringing together cultural professionals, artists, festival makers,...

Arriving at the Capitoline Hill during my recent visit to Rome, I spent a morning at the Capitoline Museums, widely considered the oldest public museums in the world, to see an exhibition dedicated to...

Every summer, Malta proudly markets itself as an island paradise. Crystal-clear waters, hidden coves and picturesque bays feature in tourism campaigns, postcards and social media feeds. They are...