Archive for Editorial
Human rights come first and foremost
During a conference organised by the UĦM Voice of the Workers to commemorate Worker’s Day at the end April, one of the subjects discussed was Constitutional Reform. The discussion was very interesting…
When are we going to see a more relevant EU?
The European Parliament elections have come and gone and the results are what they are. Two new Members of the European Parliament will be joining the established ones. The European…
What will the country gain from abortion?
We should seek to protect life always, any place and at all its stages and we should work to better the quality of life from all aspects. Human life should be protected by law from its…
Multiculturalism is here to stay
There are not many monocultural countries left today; modern societies tend to be multi-cultural, that is, they encompass people from diverse cultures that exist alongside one another. We, therefore, find people with…
Being grateful is beneficial to our mental health … even if it can be difficult
Being grateful is the strongest emotion out of all human emotions. Based on my own observations, we undervalue the art of being grateful and appreciative, in spite of the fact…
The 2019 European Parliament elections can change the EU
The European Parliament elections, that are going to be held between the 23rd and the 26th of May, are among the biggest democratic events of the year. Over 500 million European citizens will have the opportunity…
Fighting trolls on the internet
If you are a regular user of social media you will know that trolls are those who take control of what is being said over the internet. They seek to offend and they…
We need to strengthen our moral fibre
In spite of advances in various sectors that the country has seen in the last few years, Maltese society is lacking moral fibre. What is being done to strengthen our moral…
Hate speech has no place on the internet
The terrorist attack in Christchurch, New Zealand, sparked a discussion on the role of social media and technology that many claim abetted the atrocity. After I had had time to…
Motivating our young workers
Employing youths presents employers with some challenges, especially in today’s modern world. The truth is that each generation looks back on its youth with rose-coloured glasses. How quickly we forget!…