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The fight against cancer in Malta
The incidence of cancer is causing concern around the world and Malta is no exception. It is rare to find a family in Malta that has not had anyone close…
The future of work and workplaces
In some ways, the future of work is here; in others, it is shrouded in uncertainty or heralded with great expectations. Of course, throughout human history, work has changed, as…
Are you voting?
With the upcoming European Parliament elections less than 4 months away, European citizens are being encouraged to register their interests in voting. During these elections, citizens will elect new Members of the European Parliament…
The balance between workers and unions
In democratic countries there exists the process of social dialogue among the Government, employers and workers. Many are under the impression that unions are only for workers but employers also have unions that…
Courage to overcome bullying on social media
Many consider bullying over the internet as a problem faced only by youths, but the workplace is not immune to this phenomenon. Such incidents at the workplace are actually on the increase. Bullies…
VAT fraud: economic impact, challenges and policy issues
In spite of a comprehensive anti-VAT fraud regulatory framework, the EU Member States are losing billions of euros each year on account of fraud. As the EU VAT system is…
European Parliament flash Eurobarometer: Malta’s EU membership is ‘a good thing’
The European Parliament flash Eurobarometer, which focused on public opinion, and the 2019 MEP elections Lead Candidate Process, also known as Spitzenkandidaten, and European Parliament Media Recall, found that 68% of respondents in Malta feel…
Do you want to strengthen your mental health this year?
The start of the new year is a time for reflection on our past and planning for the future. Before you decide to stop smoking or go on a diet, why not consider…
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…
Fake news and online disinformation
The label “fake news” is a recent addition to the news media vocabulary. According to Google Trends it led a relatively obscure life for many years, until the US…