Hunting groups have offered their support to the government after the European Commission opened infringement proceedings against Malta concerning the research derogation related to the seven species of wild finches. The FKNK said that now in its fourth consecutive year, the Finches Research Programme (FRP) is endorsed and supported by the Federation
Prime Minister Robert Abela has effectively ruled out an early election. Abela said that there is a five-year mandate and that an election is called when the national interest dictates. But he went onto say that "if you were to ask me today, I will say there is no national interest dictating the need for an early election." He spoke during an interview
There’s a certain theatre to Maltese politics, a sort of operetta performed in high-vis vests and accompanied by the background hum of jackhammers. In his Times of Malta interview, a first for a long time, Prime Minister Robert Abela delivered a virtuoso performance: Equal parts optimism, gentle deflection, and a veritable bumper crop of carrots –
Artificial intelligence (AI), specifically with regard to the risks it poses concerning misinformation and disinformation, represents a Pandora's box, but AI and its potential uses are something which should be explored in sectors such as education, International Baccalaureate (IB) director-general Olli-Pekka Heinonen indicated while speaking with
Fort Campbell will be restored and will become an open space for Maltese and Gozitan families, Prime Minister Robert Abela has said. Abela said that after the massive environmental projects of Manoel Island and White Rocks to become parks, in recent days he thought to give a third site to the people, Fort Campbell. He said that these projects are possible
The other day, I overheard my 18-year-old daughter chatting with her friends. Between bursts of laughter, she said someone had "mad rizz." I paused mid-step. Rizz? Was that a person? A drink? A new app? When I asked, she rolled her eyes in affectionate disbelief. "Dad, it means charisma," she explained. "Like, he's smooth. He's got game." That moment
Professor Frank Vanclay told The Malta Independent that Social Impact Assessments enable planners, policymakers, and regulators to make more informed decisions and avoid causing harm. Vanclay is a Professor of Social Impact Assessment and Management at the University of Groningen in the Netherlands, and has authored many key documents in the social
Malta's evolving media landscape is reshaping how citizens encounter and interpret political messages. As social platforms eclipse traditional outlets for younger audiences, experts warn that algorithms, shifting communication strategies, and gaps in digital literacy are transforming public debate. Their insights reveal a democracy navigating rapid
Introducing mandatory reporting has widened visibility around child abuse, but has also triggered a surge in referrals - including many tied to parental conflict - placing unprecedented pressure on Malta's Child Protection Officers, Director of Child Protection Services within the Foundation for Social Welfare Services Antonella Mizzi said. Malta's
