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Is it time for Malta to restrict foreign property purchases? Lessons from global policies | James Grech

In recent years, soaring property prices, overdevelopment and mounting concerns over housing affordability have led to increasing debate – should Malta follow...

Money for licences, falling balconies and fake IDs

Josanne Cassar

While it is a good sign that there is some attempt by the Transport Ministry to resolve the daily traffic nightmare, somehow the measures being announced do not seem to be getting...

Michael Falzon

The government insists on using the word ‘investment’. It seems that the dividends from all this ‘investment’ are expected by the party...

The government insists on using the word...

Saviour Balzan

The attack on Joe Giglio is no coincidence. And I am not attempting to join the dots – I have joined the dots and my fingers are pointing to Jason...

The attack on Joe Giglio is no coincidence. And I am...

PN overreach on GWU’s Valletta premises is punitive | Josef Bugeja

Just as the GWU submitted itself to the court’s decision on the...

Just as the GWU submitted itself to the court’s...

The energy to power a sustainable Malta | Miriam Dalli, Ismail D’Amato

We want to leave a better place for the younger generation towards whom we owe responsibilities

We want to leave a better place for the younger generation...

Modernising and decarbonising our electrical systems | Alexander Tanti

As we navigate the challenges posed by climate change and rising energy demands, these regulations lay the foundation for a resilient, consumer-centric energy...

As we navigate the challenges posed by climate change and...

Decoding the hospital’s judgment: A legal analysis | Carlos Bugeja

This article seeks to address these gaps by providing a clearer and strictly...

This article seeks to address these gaps by providing a...

Michael Falzon

It is by now obvious that Malta needs a long-term holistic plan for health facilities and their supporting administration. Such a plan must have the support of...

It is by now obvious that Malta needs a long-term holistic...

Assisted Dying: It’s a Pandora’s box, but we are late to the debate | Andrew Azzopardi

'I believe we need to explore regulating euthanasia. This practice should be allowed under strict conditions, namely, consent from the patient,...

'I believe we need to explore regulating euthanasia....

Assisted Dying: Needs and realities of people will prevail | Daniel Micallef

'In my opinion, the Assisted Dying Bill strikes a very sensible balance with lessons learned from other countries that have introduced such or similar...

'In my opinion, the Assisted Dying Bill strikes a very...

Saviour Balzan

A news story reveals how the US government provides half of the OCCRP budget, has a right to veto its senior staff, and funds investigations focussing on...

A news story reveals how the US government provides...

Owen Bonnici

I am lucky to meet and be inspired by these people every day. I confess that,...

I am lucky to meet and be inspired by these people every...

A guide to action: Malta’s fight against gender-based violence | Charmaine Mangion

Public awareness campaigns have been instrumental in educating communities about gender-based violence

Public awareness campaigns have been instrumental in...

Mark Said

The suburbs, while being an integral part of our nation’s maturation, contribute substantially to our problems of air and water pollution, increase our...

The suburbs, while being an integral part of our...

Michael Falzon

Many in their right senses do not believe that Malta can attract cyclists to practise their favourite sport here. But the MTA apparently does and has spent...

Many in their right senses do not believe that Malta can...

Saviour Balzan

Inside Labour, there is a real fear that they could lose to Bernard Grech, not because the PN is better than the PL, but simply because people are tired of...

Inside Labour, there is a real fear that they could lose to...

Leading with purpose, peace, and progress | Ian Borg

As we navigate an increasingly complex world, Malta’s diplomatic strategy...

As we navigate an increasingly complex world, Malta’s...

Mark Said

Our judges, one must remark, have always been versatile and always proved themselves to have the ability to address a range of specialist matters. One must...

Our judges, one must remark, have always been versatile and...

Mercury Rising: Artwashing through real estate | Gabriel Zammit

Reputation laundering via cultural projects is not a new move for Portelli. He...

Reputation laundering via cultural projects is not a new...