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Arts in the digital era
Arts and technology have always been inter-related. Artistic expression has been facilitated thanks to technological innovation that enabled artists either to adapt technologies meant for other purposes, or to…
MEUSAC gives free training as part of ESF-funded project ‘Engage’
MEUSAC is currently implementing a project entitled ENGAGE, partially financed by the European Social Fund (ESF). The ESF is Europe’s main instrument for supporting jobs, helping people get better jobs…
Illiteracy exacerbates dementia
A new study has found that people who do not know how to read or write are three times more likely to develop dementia. This study was carried out by…
Many youths and qualified workers leaving Malta
The opportunities offered by the European Union and large companies in European countries have allowed many youths and qualified workers to work and live in Europe. Here we are talking about brain…
Employment in the cultural and creative sectors
Statistical data confirm the continued rise in the contribution of culture and art to the economy and employment in the EU and worldwide. An analysis of labour market data for culture…
ESF-funded project ‘Engage’: MEUSAC organises free training for stakeholders
As part of its European Social Funded Project ‘Engage’, MEUSAC organised a series of free training sessions for NGOs and trade unions to enhance their communication skills, their participation in social…
The frustration of living in Malta
Like many other Maltese, I am feeling disillusioned and frustrated about living on this island. I am used to Malta being described as that island in the Mediterranean where…
Brand Malta is undermined!
The situation in Malta is still very worrying. It is damaging to our country’s image and to direct foreign investment. The country has worked very hard to position itself on…
Protecting the rule of law in the EU
Under the rule of law, governmental powers are limited by law and may be exercised only on the basis of law. An independent judiciary is indispensable to guaranteeing this state of affairs,…
Putting citizens at the centre of economic growth
Citizens and businesses may only thrive if the economy, and its growth, work for them. This sentiment is central to the new European Commission’s plans to ensure a Europe where social…