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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…
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…
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…
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 —…
Malta’s roads are killing fields – and we’re all responsible
The recent plea by a seasoned emergency doctor, is as harrowing as it is timely. When frontline professionals — the very people who must pick up the pieces after every…
Are our restaurants falling short in delivering value?
Malta’s dining scene has never been more vibrant—but many locals say it's become increasingly out of reach. A recent Association of Catering Establishments‑commissioned survey confirms what Maltese diners have long…
Squares, localities under siege
The news that an alarm system will be installed in Victoria’s St George’s Square to prompt businesses to clear tables and chairs so an ambulance can pass borders on the…
Time to re-introduce Gozo cargo trips from Valletta
In 2016, Malta discontinued the cargo ferry route from Sa Maison, Pietà (Grand Harbour) to Gozo—making room for a yacht marina—and rerouted all heavy traffic via Ċirkewwa. Nine years on,…
Malta’s summer grid test
As Maltese households prepare for the inevitable rise in temperatures this summer, a dark cloud still hangs over the island: the lingering memory of last year’s rolling blackouts. Between June…
A much‑needed step, but plenty of questions remain
Government’s announcement that a pilot scheme will begin on 1 July, offering door‑to‑door collection of beverage containers for those aged 60 plus and blue badge holders in 20 localities, is a…