After years of fighting since Russia's full-scale invasion of the country in February 2022, Ukraine's general population is showing signs of pessimism about when the war might end. There is a growing focus on the human cost, and the question of how much longer the country can endure. Many Ukrainian soldiers are tired and exhausted, which raises concerns
Nearly a fifth of Gozo businesses that took part in a survey reported a decline in their business performance in summer when compared to 2024. The survey, by the Gozo Tourism Association, was carried out online and asked businesses about their performance from July to September of this year. Responses were sent in by accommodation providers, restaurants,
The National Book Council has honoured the memory of Arthur Gruppetta, a towering figure in Malta's book industry, who passed away earlier today. Born in Valletta in 1944, Arthur began his professional life as a teacher before taking over the family business and assuming leadership of Merlin Library, founded by his parents in 1964 in Blata l-Bajda
Slovenians on Sunday voted to suspend a new law to legalise assisted dying in a referendum held after critics mounted a campaign against the legislation. Around 53 percent of voters had rejected the law, while 47 percent voted in favour, meaning its implementation will be suspended for at least one year. Slovenia's parliament had approved a law in
Opposition MPs on Monday accused the government of fuelling an "unsustainable overpopulation model" that is overwhelming Malta's infrastructure, driving up debt and worsening traffic, health and housing pressures, but Finance Minister Clyde Caruana rejected the criticism, insisting Malta's public finances are "solid" and that the country's economic
The Occupational Health and Safety Authority (OHSA), under the Ministry for Justice and Reform of the Construction Sector, hosted a landmark conference titled "Innovating Safely: The Digital Shift". The event brought together policymakers, industry leaders, and international experts to explore how workplaces can embrace digital innovation while safeguarding
rime Minister Robert Abela on Monday visited the Gozo General Hospital, where a large-scale investment programme is currently underway to modernize and transform healthcare services on the island. During the visit, Abela viewed major projects completed over the past two years, including the installation of a new MRI system, which has already carried
The Port Region will be Malta's Region of Culture for 2026, the Parliamentary Secretary for Local Government, Alison Zerafa Civelli, announced. The Port Region is made up of the following localities: The Three Cities, Kalkara, Xgħajra, Żabbar, Fgura, Paola, Tarxien, Floriana, and Valletta. Zerafa Civelli made this announcement beside the President
Parliamentary Secretary for Youth, Research and Innovation Keith Azzopardi Tanti launched the National STEAM Engagement Taskforce, with the participation of Esplora Senior Director Mary Ann Cauchi, and the heads of the entities involved. This national initiative, launched in collaboration with Xjenza Malta, represents an important step in Malta's evolution
The importance of utilizing social impact assessments as a tool to support future development should be highlighted. The issue of utilizing such studies has been pointed out in the past, and while they are used to some extent in Malta today, their use can be more widespread. The Malta Independent on Sunday recently spoke to an expert in the field,
