The inquiry must reach its conclusions unhindered

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Malta’s democracy is in a state of crisis; we do not...

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We want to push for change. Ultimately, this can be Malta’s moment if we...

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Looks like we joined the wrong European Union by mistake...

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Malta is not exactly the only EU member state where the...

Back to school, but are authorities preparing teachers for an unusual return?

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Nothing has been said about this point – either by the education ministry or by the teachers’ unions. Surely starting this scholastic year as if...

Nothing has been said about this point – either by...

Back to school? Stop having kids. During a pandemic, it’s the decent thing to do

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