TMID Editorial: A new third party – a coherent ideology is key
Wednesday, 8 July 2020, 09:53
Last update: about 7 years ago
Malta’s political history has never been kind to political parties which are not the Labour Party or the Nationalist Party. Before 2017, no party besides the aforementioned juggernauts had...
A politics built on personalism
Wednesday, 8 July 2020, 08:14
Last update: about 7 years ago
Michael Asciak
When the Partit Nazzjonalista (PN) adjourned and ratified its statute last week, it did so in a very democratic environment at all the stages of the process. There was a free debate and...
Does Malta need more Russian tourists?
Tuesday, 7 July 2020, 09:58
Last update: about 7 years ago
Let's start with the latter, the traditional ones, and take a global picture: Why out of 17 million people leaving Russia for holidays per year, only 30,000-50,000 opt to come to Malta? I should say...
Mask Challenge competition for children
Tuesday, 7 July 2020, 09:20
Last update: about 7 years ago
Coronavirus has affected us all dramatically but some more than others. The difficulties faced by some families are quite heartbreaking. Even though the situation appears to be easing, it is important...
Top 3 reasons why you should study Maltese history in context
Tuesday, 7 July 2020, 09:18
Last update: about 7 years ago
There is much more to Maltese history than knowing when or where significant events occurred. It is about facts and stories, themes and personal accounts, inquiry and analysis. The richness of the...
Field hygiene and sanitation during Second World War Malta (Part 1)
Tuesday, 7 July 2020, 09:17
Last update: about 7 years ago
Anthony Zarb Dimech
A recent discovery of four sanitary diaries kept by medical orderlies during Second World War Malta reveals the acute and miserable state of field hygiene and sanitation for the gunners manning...
A biased Planning Authority
Tuesday, 7 July 2020, 09:15
Last update: about 7 years ago
John Ebejer
20 September 2018 is a day of shame for the Planning Authority. It was the day the PA held a public meeting and approved the ITS-DB development at St George's. The decision was subsequently reversed...
Appreciation: Charles Borg
Tuesday, 7 July 2020, 09:13
Last update: about 7 years ago
The passing away of our friend Charles Borg has brought back many childhood memories. Decades ago I got to know him at Xlendi where I used to spend some days with my family. Alas, those were the good...