Marie Benoit's Diary: The Allure of Lalique
Sunday, 7 August 2022, 08:00
Last update: about 5 years ago
Marie Benoît
I enjoyed the launch of the Soleil Vibrant Lalique eau de parfum at Hilton Malta, followed by drinks at Cleland & Souchet in Portomaso. I haven't been to the launch of a perfume for several years....
The tyranny of the majority
Sunday, 7 August 2022, 07:54
Last update: about 5 years ago
Kevin Aquilina
A fundamental difficulty with a two-party parliamentary system like the Maltese is that the majority dictates all the rules, where the winner takes it all as the Civil Court, First Hall, has recently...
Love, inexperience and emotional intensity
Sunday, 7 August 2022, 07:46
Last update: about 5 years ago
Noel Grima
This novel is author Sally Rooney's second novel, published after Conversations with Friends. It is set in Dublin and Carricklea and in 2019 won the British Book Award for Book of the Year. It...
Maltese author’s global acclaim
Sunday, 7 August 2022, 07:00
Last update: about 5 years ago
Readers across the world were recently alerted to the impressive talent of Maltese writers when The Sheriff's Catch, debut novel of prolific Maltese expat writer James Vella-Bardon, was named...
Being responsible: Are we heading for tourism oblivion
Sunday, 7 August 2022, 06:53
Last update: about 5 years ago
In my last article, I wrote about the need to be responsible about our neighbourhoods ands our environment if we are serious about offering an attractive destination and , eventually, a quality...
Cycle lanes designed for driver convenience, not cyclists
Sunday, 7 August 2022, 06:52
Last update: about 5 years ago
I feel that some of the reactions to the article "Bicycle lanes being designed by people who never rode a bike" (TMIS, 31 July) indicate that some readers may need further explanation. That cycle...
Abortion: Dialogue, doctrine and decisions
Sunday, 7 August 2022, 06:50
Last update: about 5 years ago
My colleague, Prof. Pierre Mallia, argues persuasively that dialogue is needed as the country considers eliminating its archaic total ban on abortion. I fully agree. However, I must take exception to...
Security in uncertain times
Sunday, 7 August 2022, 06:48
Last update: about 5 years ago
The arrival of the Lundy Sentinel in our shores earlier this week, is a massive boost for all European fishing boats operating in the region. This patrol and inspection vessel from the European...
TMID Editorial: Let’s not forget about Ukraine
Saturday, 6 August 2022, 09:44
Last update: about 5 years ago
The news cycle is constantly moving. What was making headlines six months ago is vastly different to what is making headlines today. Back in February, the recovery from the Covid19 pandemic...
We believe in designing roads for all users, not just bicycles
Saturday, 6 August 2022, 08:04
Last update: about 5 years ago
Transport Minister Aaron Farrugia states (Efficiency for cars comes first, then bicycle lanes will be included if there is space - Transport Mininister, TMI, 4 August) without shame that his primary...