The six years of Robert Abela as Prime Minister have been defined by genuine achievements, undeniable crises, and a growing sense that some of the deeper structural problems Malta faces have persisted, and in certain cases have worsened. On this anniversary, a fair assessment requires acknowledging both the competence shown in moments of national emergency
Momentum has endorsed recommendations by a tenants’ union aimed at easing pressure on tenants, following a recent report pointing to a lack of affordable properties within the rental market. The Solidarjetà report published earlier this week found that most mid-priced properties were “ unaffordable ”, even for those on salaries of up to €40,00, according
Archbishop Charles Scicluna urged engaged couples to ground their relationships in fidelity, patience and daily prayer, as he addressed those preparing to marry during a Mass held on the eve of the Solemnity of the Baptism of the Lord. On Saturday, 10 January on the eve of the Solemnity of the Baptism of the Lord, Archbishop Charles Scicluna celebrated
The Calypso Hotel in Marsalforn, a landmark in Gozo and one of the first hotels built on the island, dating back to the 1960s, is set for total demolition and transformation into three massive blocks, mostly flats, with other commercial activities. The developers behind the project are the same ones responsible for the controversial Fort Chambray transformation
"The Prime Minister's proposal to grant constitutional safeguards to all traditional pastimes, is a nonsensical political gimmick." - BirdLife President Darryl Grima, 19 October "We always try to adapt to what each family needs rather than just follow the manual." - Home-Based Therapeutic Services (HBTS) parenting leader Francesca Giordano, 19 October
Health Minister Jo Etienne Abela has warned that disinformation surrounding vaccines is costing lives, with Malta recording lower influenza vaccination uptake as public fear over vaccination programmes grows. In an interview with The Malta Independent on Sunday, Abela expressed deep concern about declining influenza vaccination rates, and urged the
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Malta 12 Montenegro 21 (5-6), (0-5), (4-5), (3-5) Malta's sixth consecutive participation at the European Championship got off to a difficult start with a 21-12 defeat against Montenegro, one of the strongest nations in the competition. While few expected the Maltese side to come away with a positive result against such high-level opposition, a poor
The FA Cup delivered another fairytale result on Saturday when sixth-tier Macclesfield - managed by Wayne Rooney's brother - knocked out titleholder Crystal Palace in one of the competition's greatest upsets. The teams were separated by 117 places in the English soccer pyramid but Macclesfield won 2-1 which, given the difference in league positions,
Mohamed Salah scored and Egypt eliminated defending champion Ivory Coast to move into the Africa Cup of Nations semifinals after a 3-2 victory on Saturday. Salah nabbed his fourth goal of the tournament - Egypt's third of the game - in the 52nd minute and the Pharaohs needed it as Ivory Coast threatened to come back twice from two goals down. But Egypt
