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How are we going to overcome the Coronavirus?
All over the continent, including in Malta, the welfare of people at risk, specifically the elderly, those who suffer from particular medical conditions and people with a disability, is being given high priority. This means the closure of…
Is the Coronavirus going to change the way we live?
The Covid-19 virus that is supposedly keeping us locked up at home – maybe for a few months yet – is already changing our relationships in the community and even with one…
The impact of Coronavirus on mental health
Governments and health experts from all over the world, including Malta, are working around the clock to contain the spread of the Coronavirus. Urgent public awareness campaigns are being…
Fake news and its impact on societyFake news and its impact on society
We are living in the information era, or rather, in times of misinformation. The fact is that we are living in a world that idolises technology and knowledge, but…
Trust is a rare quality in today’s politics
During a general election we all go to the polling station to put a tick against the name of our preferred candidate within the political party. It is an…
Politics is there to serve
I believe that there are three reasons why a person should enter politics, notwithstanding the inclination of some to keep their distance. In every country there are a number…
The impact of Coronavirus is being felt … even in Malta
The number of cases of Coronavirus is growing around the world, with the last figures, as I write this article, have reached more than 200,000 cases of which more than 80,000…
Demographic changes have an impact on social development
An analysis of the population of Malta reveals that it increased by 82,000 people between 2008 and 2018. When one looks at the increase in population by locality one finds that localities such as Żurrieq, Żebbuġ, Fgura and Birkirkara increased…
The psychological effects of the Coronavirus arrived in Malta before the virus itself
The Coronavirus has long been with us … in our minds. This virus has created such a sensation around the world (even in Malta) thanks to the media that we have blown…
Striving for a better future
In the past there may have been those who thought that the 21st Century was remote. Ideas were developed into projects, initiatives and policies in the political, economic, environmental and social…