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Low fertility rate: Maybe the scholastic calendar needs changing

Josanne Cassar

I spoke to a few young couples and they brought up an issue which I have not yet seen mentioned: The scholastic calendar in Malta. Now please teachers, keep an open mind,...

From the science of surveys to the persuasion of protests

Saviour Balzan

Robert Abela is in a quandary and caught between a rock and hard place. He knows that he cannot slow down the construction industry and cannot afford to inflame the lobby. But he...

From Rush Hour to Nightlife: Unveiling Malta’s Hidden Car Movement Patterns

The Digital Traffic Brain project offers more than just numbers—it tells the story of how we move, where we go, and why

The Digital Traffic Brain project offers more than just...

Midnight strike: The mystery attack on the Conscience | David Attard

Aid workers have claimed their ship, the Conscience, was targeted by two drones...

Aid workers have claimed their ship, the Conscience, was...

Josanne Cassar

This is good to hear, especially since if these investments do materialise then we should not have to worry too much about the golden passports being...

This is good to hear, especially since if these investments...

Saviour Balzan

Many cardinals but only one pope. Will it be Gozitan Mario Grech?

Kurt Sansone

The cardinals of the Catholic Church will gather in conclave to elect a new...

The cardinals of the Catholic Church will gather in...

The scheming authority | Patrick Calleja

The notion that the Villa Rosa local plan has been dictated by the developer’s proposal is of great concern. The Planning Authority’s approach does...

The notion that the Villa Rosa local plan has been dictated...

The EU at war: Possible scenarios for Malta

Mark Said

The apparent contradiction between neutrality and EU mutual defence...

The apparent contradiction between neutrality and EU mutual...

In 2025, we have an opportunity to extend these human rights-based tools to all people who use drugs and ensure our laws and policies are people-centred, and...

In 2025, we have an opportunity to extend these human...

Journalists need a union. Democracy depends on it | Nicole Meilak

A free press is the cornerstone of democracy. But what if the press itself is...

A free press is the cornerstone of democracy. But what if...

We’ve created a monster… is there any way to tame it?

Josanne Cassar

The short attention span induced by mindless scrolling of headlines and the...

The short attention span induced by mindless scrolling of...

Faith in action: Understanding Pope Francis’s vision in Evangelii Gaudium | Frank Zammit

Pope Francis calls on believers to become 'missionary disciples' who spread the message of God’s love in every aspect of life. He urges...

Pope Francis calls on believers to become 'missionary...

Malta’s digital education strategy is a smart, necessary move for the future

Alexiei Dingli

Parents are part of this, too. With proper guidance and support, they’ll be better equipped to help their children navigate digital spaces safely

Parents are part of this, too. With proper guidance and...

Should the partial decriminalised tools applied for people who use cannabis be extended to all people who use drugs?

Should the partial decriminalised tools applied for people...

James Debono

Pope Francis didn’t change Church doctrine—but he changed the tone, the focus, and the global conversation. As the world tilts rightward, his death...

Pope Francis didn’t change Church doctrine—but...

Advocating for convicted murderers is a double blow for victims’ families

Josanne Cassar

The most prominent voices on this issue are media personalities Andrew Azzopardi and Peppi Azzopardi, who in August 2021 published their “100...

The most prominent voices on this issue are media...

The Green School Initiative: Cultivating a sustainable future for students | Joseph Cuschieri

By integrating environmental education into everyday learning, we strive to ensure that future generations naturally prioritise sustainability – just as...

By integrating environmental education into everyday...

Mark Said

The boom in influencers and online communities celebrating being child-free is, on the one hand, an indication that societal norms are shifting

The boom in influencers and online communities celebrating...

Empowering silent voices: Innovation giving dignity back to the vulnerable | Keith Azzopardi Tanti

SmartGaze is not merely a technological breakthrough. It is a profound social statement

SmartGaze is not merely a technological breakthrough. It is...