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Real estate market thriving …but how are first-time buyers faring?
Property prices might be on the rise but according to the latest data published by the National Statistics Office, there are no signs of a slowdown in the real estate…
Farewell from the editor of Voice of the Workers Weekly
With this edition, my tenure as editor-in-charge of Voice of the Workers Weekly comes to an end. Over the past five years, this portal has established itself as a consistent…
CEO of National Archives laments delay for new premises
The head of Malta’s National Archives has vented his frustration that the wait for a fully-fledged dedicated premises to house their ever-growing collections continues despite government’s electoral pledge to solve…
Will the “best budget in history” live up to its name?
Prime Minister Robert Abela recently promised that the 2026 Budget will be the “best in history.” Whether this turns out to be a hollow boast, a rallying cry for party…
Peace negotiations must include Ukraine
In a joint statement, lead MEPs stress that no peace in Ukraine can be negotiated without full participation of Ukraine’s democratically elected leadership and the backing of its people. The…
Malta tops EU rankings for childhood obesity, new data reveals
Malta has emerged as the country with the highest proportion of overweight and obese children in the European Union, according to new data published for 2022. The figures show that…
Lighting up the Maltese skies: a summer tradition in full bloom
We are now deep into the summer holiday season, and with it comes one of the most eagerly awaited highlights of the Maltese cultural calendar – the peak of festa…
Media Freedom Act enters into application to support democracy and journalism
New rules to better protect journalists, their sources and press freedom in the digital age apply in all EU countries as of 8 August 2025. To mark the entry into…
Court fees arrears – NAO flags ‘insignificant progress’ to collect dues
Three years after flagging the dismal track record of the Court Services Agency to recoup court fees, the National Audit Office expressed concern on the “insignificant progress” registered to address…
Mandating solidarity — and then abandoning it
When a government makes an electoral promise, it is not a token tossed into the air to be plucked back at will. It is an implicit contract with voters —…