The Malta Independent 5 November 2026, Thursday
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Another interesting La Scatola Magica event

Wednesday, 6 May 2026, 12:01 Last update: about 7 months ago

La Scatola Magica welcomes Mercedes Mariotti, a former lecturer, scholar, and ceramics enthusiast. In 1992 she founded Contus de Arrejolas, which means Tales of "riggiole," ancient, handmade ceramic...

TMID Editorial: Lowering the bar risks undermining education

Tuesday, 5 May 2026, 09:47 Last update: about 7 months ago

Malta's new National Homework Policy is presented as a forward-looking reform, one that shifts emphasis from quantity to quality while safeguarding student wellbeing. On paper, the rationale appears...

Growth without depth? Rethinking Malta’s economic model

Tuesday, 5 May 2026, 08:00 Last update: about 7 months ago

Malta's economic performance over the past decade is often presented as a success story. Strong GDP growth, low unemployment and continued economic activity have been highlighted as clear indicators...

TMID Editorial: Blurring state and party lines

Monday, 4 May 2026, 09:45 Last update: about 7 months ago

The first week of the general election campaign has thrown up everything that the people have come to expect: mass rallies in every corner of the country, billboards as far as the eye can see, and...

Malta before partisanship

Monday, 4 May 2026, 07:27 Last update: about 7 months ago

The development of social services and social policy in Malta is closely linked to the country's political evolution, particularly from the beginning of the 20th century up to the post-Independence...

'Żafżifa' – the Maltese film made on the move

Sunday, 3 May 2026, 09:30 Last update: about 7 months ago

Shot on 16mm film in the streets of Buġibba, with no locked sets and no extras, Żafżifa - which had its acclaimed international premiere at the Cairo International Film Festival - was...

Built for today, ready for tomorrow

Sunday, 3 May 2026, 09:26 Last update: about 6 months ago

Time and again, this government has shown that limitations and challenges can sharpen our determination, strengthen our resilience and push us to be more innovative. This is the spirit behind...

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