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Where are Malta’s skilled tradespeople?
In recent years, Malta has witnessed a sharp decline in the number of locals pursuing traditional trades such as tailoring, tiling, masonry, tile-making, and filigree. Construction sites today are almost…
Another close shave with death
Hours after a stop-works notice halted demolition next door, a multi-storey apartment block in Paceville collapsed into a heap at around pm on Wednesday—yet, miraculously, no one was hurt. Architects…
A new roadworks platform – things can only get better, or not?
News that a new digital platform is being launched to streamline roadworks across Malta has understandably elicited mixed reactions. On one hand, it is a long-overdue step in addressing what…
Concrete action to deal with Mater Dei Hospital
The recent report by The Malta Independent on Sunday which revealed that in 2024 more than 100,000 patients were admitted at Mater Dei Hospital's underscores a healthcare system under immense…
Inflation creeping back
The latest Retail Price Index (RPI) for April shows inflation climbing to , confirming that price pressures are once again tightening their grip on Maltese households. While this may appear…
A call to disarm words
In a world saturated with noise, conflict, and digital outrage, the first major message of Pope Leo XIV cuts through with striking clarity: Disarm words, and we will help disarm…
Are we forgetting the lessons of war?
Eighty years ago, the guns finally fell silent across the European continent. On May 8, 1945, the Allied powers declared victory in Europe, marking the end of the most devastating…
Workers’ day – a time to celebrate, reflect, and demand more
As May 1 approaches, workers and their conditions temporarily take centre stage. Political parties organise rallies and events, the media runs features on employment, and promises about improved quality of…
A unique legacy
On April 21, 2025, the world mourned the passing of Pope Francis, who died in Rome at the age of 88, concluding a twelve-year pontificate that reshaped the Catholic Church’s…
Good Friday reflections
Good Friday is a day of solemn reflection for many in Malta—a moment in our national calendar when silence reigns, rituals take centre stage, and people pause to remember sacrifice,…