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Getting our House in order
Leading by example is the best way to bring about any reform and uphold standards. Unfortunately when it comes to our political class it seems this mantra is light years…
Foreigners in construction industry face biggest risks
All of the 15 fatal accidents reported at work in 2022 involved men, half of whom occurred in the construction industry. Moreover, six of these victims were foreigners with the…
The soup kitchen OFM Valletta wins the 2023 European parliament citizen’s prize for Malta
The winner of the European Citizen's Prize this year in Malta is The Soup Kitchen OFM Valletta, led by Fr Marcellino Micallef. This year's winner was nominated by MEP David…
NAO slams LESA’s lenient approach with repeat offenders
Malta’s local enforcement agency is struggling to collect pending debts from unpaid contraventions prompting criticism from the National Audit Office for its “lenient” approach especially on repeated offenders who default…
First steps to change economic direction
European Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights Nicolas Schmidt during his recent visit to Malta called for more investment in skills to boost wages and prevent a brain drain. “To…
Anti-SLAPP: EU protection against legal actions that silence critical voices
Anti-SLAPP: EU protection against legal actions that silence critical voices Journalists, media organisations, activists, academics, artists and researchers should be protected against unfounded and abusive legal proceedings. The Legal Affairs…
Lessons from the skills census
Painters and plasterers form the bulk of the construction industry workers in Malta while cast metal workers and insulation material installers are the hardest to find. However, there are signs…
Self-created problems
The San Blas Therapeutic Community run by Caritas was recently in the news as it marked the graduation of 14 residents who successfully completed a drug rehabilitation programme. While, days…
Parliament calls on NATO to invite Ukraine to join alliance
MEPs call on NATO allies to honour their commitment to Ukraine and pave the way for Kyiv to be invited to join the defence alliance. In the resolution, adopted on…
An integration policy and beyond
Malta’s demography has undergone a radical change in the last 25 years as a result of illegal migration in the Mediterranean and subsequently the influx of thousands of third country…