The first week of Malta's election campaign exposed the contrasting political strategies of Robert Abela and Alex Borg, even if both leaders have operated within a shared framework of voter concerns centred on quality of life, economic security, and public services. While there are areas of overlap in rhetoric and target groups, the divergence in priorities,
In the past few years, the introduction of devices such as laptops and tablets in the classroom has changed the way that primary and secondary education functions. Countries such as Sweden have recently been cutting back on such digitalisation in favour of more traditional methods. The Malta Independent on Sunday spoke to a few teachers to gauge their
A government-funded University of Malta research project called Minds is investigating the role of mitochondria in neurodegenerative diseases, with a focus on Parkinson's disease. The Minds project is studying mitochondria (cell energy structures) and their role in neurodegeneration. The aim is to have a better understanding of the loss of brain cells
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Defending champion Napoli was held to a 0-0 draw at Champions League-chasing Como on Saturday - a result that could help Inter Milan clinch the Serie A title. Napoli narrowly missed two late chances, first with Scott McTominay's effort going wide and then with Matteo Politano hitting the post. Second-place Napoli was left nine points behind Inter,
All of a sudden, Arsenal has a six-point lead in the Premier League. Over to you, Manchester City. In one of its most dominant performances for weeks, Arsenal overpowered Fulham in a 3-0 win on Saturday that transferred the title-race pressure to second-place City. All of the goals came in the first half, with Viktor Gyokeres scoring twice and setting
The United States will withdraw about 5,000 troops from Germany in the next six to 12 months, the Pentagon said Friday, fulfilling President Donald Trump's threat as he clashes with the German leader over the U.S. war with Iran. Trump had threatened to withdraw some troops from the NATO ally earlier this week after Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the
Mercedes was knocked off the podium for the first time this season when Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri finished 1-2 for McLaren in Formula 1's sprint race Saturday at the Miami Grand Prix. Charles Leclerc was third for Ferrari in the 19-lap preview of Sunday's race at the Miami International Autodrome around the Hard Rock Stadium. "It was a good race,
No matter how much she exercised or dieted, Aurelie Hamon’s legs have stubbornly amassed fat since adolescence, regularly causing her pain. “Walking for more than 20 minutes was impossible without feeling extremely heavy and a tightening sensation,” the 47-year-old French sales representative said. Doctors kept telling her to get more exercise and
ADPD - The Green Party has expressed strong opposition to recent planning decisions and electoral promises, characterizing them as driven by greed and short-term political gain rather than the national interest. Party officials highlighted the approval of construction projects at Forti Chambray and near the Ġgantija UNESCO World Heritage site as "sacrilegious"
