Archive for Editorial
Modern society has become too materialistic
“The best things in life are not things.” There is a great deal to be said about this simple but very true statement. We all live in a materialistic society…
Need to place more importance on human dignity which is endangered
What does it mean to be human? Being human has particular implications. Human conscience and the actions that are taken to safeguard human dignity give special meaning to the concept of…
Are Maltese workers ready for a time of change?
The digital era is increasing its pace and workers are worried that robots will change human activity. Apart from this there is one main factor that is giving rise to…
Happiness all around us can only happen when we wish happiness onto others
This is the time for exchanging best wishes for Christmas and the New Year. One asks, how genuine are these wishes of wealth, happiness and good fortune? Stop a moment and think about your…
Why are people not motivated to act on climate change?
Many conferences are held about climate change. One is happening right now in Poland, organised by the United Nations. Country leaders, however, have to act on what they say. If nation states…
More affordable property for everyone
Do you think that the economic model that is being used to run our country at the moment, especially the model used in the property market, is sound? It appears that a proportion of Maltese…
Need for more people with a backbone
Hundreds of youths are graduating from University after years of study, hard work and sacrifice to find themselves on the job market. These young workers are now entering a new phase in their lives where they…
National populism is here to stay!
Europe’s main challenge, which it has been battling for a number of years, is the phenomenon of national populism. Populist parties have gained record electoral results in Italy, Sweden and Austria…
Everyone should be trained to give First Aid
I recently read an article about the necessity that all Secondary school students be trained in giving First Aid. If only! Ideally, however, First Aid should not be a subject that…
Angela Merkel’s exit from the scene will be detrimental to Europe in these unstable times
The news that Angela Merkel is stepping down as leader of the Christian Democratic Party shocked many politicians and international observers. There will be a generation of Germans who will take a…