The Malta Independent 11 August 2026, Tuesday
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Diary by Alison Bezzina. Coexisting with the Coronavirus

Sunday, 25 July 2021, 18:16 Last update: about 6 years ago

"Since I was never a big fan of (human) hugs and kisses, and always preferred the company of the four-legged, when COVID-19 restricted us to our homes, I was almost thankful for the break and was...

TMIS Editorial: Another blow to Malta’s reputation

Sunday, 25 July 2021, 11:00 Last update: about 6 years ago

Malta’s reputation and the future of our financial services sector have taken another severe blow after the UK placed Malta on its high-risk list for money laundering and terrorist financing....

Having faith in institutions

Sunday, 25 July 2021, 09:00 Last update: about 6 years ago Pierre Mallia

The World Health Organisation (WHO), the EU, UNESCO, the United Nations, etc., are all international bodies which people tend to put their trust or scepticism in. When it comes to organisations like...

Education, the arts and our identity

Sunday, 25 July 2021, 09:00 Last update: about 6 years ago Justyne Caruana

Education is the cornerstone of a nation's development and progress. It is not only about going to school. It shapes our economy, forges relationships and values and provides us with the knowledge and...

Universal basic income

Sunday, 25 July 2021, 09:00 Last update: about 6 years ago

In his article under Business (TMIS, 11 July) George M. Mangion stated "it is undoubtedly true that our social security system is failing to protect people from destitution and hardship". While I do...

TMID Editorial: Efficient courts? Read this and laugh

Saturday, 24 July 2021, 11:25 Last update: about 6 years ago

Earlier this week, Justice Minister Edward Zammit Lewis announced that certain petty crimes will be dealt with by the Justice Commissioners, rather than the Court of Magistrates. The move aims to...

Making Malta climate resilient

Saturday, 24 July 2021, 07:17 Last update: about 6 years ago

Climate change is arguably the most profound challenge ever faced by humans. These past weeks have shown us that climate change is not some future event - it is already here. In the Chinese city...

TMID Editorial: Politics – The government we deserve

Friday, 23 July 2021, 11:41 Last update: about 6 years ago

Opposition Leader Bernard Grech said he does not like it when people say that the Maltese people get the government they deserve. When he closed the Nationalist Party’s general council...

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