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Maltese is spoken by over half a million people and is a unique linguistic gem, both historically and structurally. Photo: Shutterstock.com

Maltese risks digital extinction

A person stands on a boat as activists are prevented from approaching the damaged Conscience. Photo: Reuters/Darrin Zammit Lupi

Editorial: The silence after the strike

Michael Stivala (from left), Joseph Muscat and Arnold Cassola. photos: Matthew Mirabelli/Chris Sant Fournier

Shooting your consultant

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Overcrowded flats have been a recurring issue in Malta’s rental market.

Editorial: Greed is very contagious

Greed has infiltrated the vacuum left behind as we lost our values, and there is nothing to stop it from spreading

September 5, 2024| Times of Malta
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Letters to the editor – September 5, 2024

Today’s letters by Times of Malta readers

September 5, 2024| Times of Malta
The arrest and detention of the Ethiopians is unjust and inhumane. File photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

Not in our name

The government should reverse its cruel decision to deport the group of Ethiopians who have lived in Malta for the past 20 years

September 5, 2024| Albert Buttigieg
We need sound planning in our tourism sector. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

We need sustainable tourism

Malta’s tourism policy should consider the quality of life of locals while guaranteeing a visitor experience that meets expectations

September 4, 2024| Mario de Marco
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Letters to the editor - September 4, 2024

Today's letters by Times of Malta readers

September 4, 2024| Times of Malta
Policymakers opened the floodgates to the construction of everything from residences to roads, leading to widespread environmental destruction and the gradual loss of green spaces. Photo: Shutterstock.com

Editorial: When the mercury rises

The government has done nothing to counter climate change, other than launch two new quangos with highly-paid CEOs

September 4, 2024| Times of Malta
Public transport in the city of Strasbourg. Photo: Maximillian Cabinet/Shutterstock.com

The way to reclaim city centres

The metro idea proved to be electoral spin. Mass rapid transit on the roads works in many cities, so why not in Malta?

September 4, 2024| Karl Camilleri
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Letters to the editor - September 3, 2024

Today's letters by Times of Malta readers

September 3, 2024| Times of Malta
Demolition, excavation and the building of structures need to follow mandatory rules in the form of a National Building Code. Photo: Pablo L. Mendoza/Shutterstock.com

True guides to building safely

When it comes to construction safety, the government seems to be avoiding the advice of experts and listening to rich lobby groups with vested interests

September 3, 2024| Martin de Bono
Land, like air, is natural, necessary for life, available to everyone, and invented by nobody. Photo: Shutterstock.com

Monopoly isn’t just a game

Monopoly was designed to teach people about the unfairness of unchecked capitalist dynamics leading to the unequal outcomes we see in the world today

September 3, 2024| Ivan Bartolo
Michael Falzon at the launch of the system. Photo: Jonathan Borg

Editorial: Rehabilitating a ‘disabled’ system

New system appears to be a half-baked affair

September 3, 2024| Times of Malta
Humanitarian pause

Burlò – September 2, 2024

Today’s cartoon

September 2, 2024| Times of Malta
Donald Trump still believes he is a spring chicken that can heal the dangerous divisions in US society. Photo: Emily Elconin/Getty Images North America/AFP

When it is time to go

Most former politicians are delusional about how others perceive them

September 2, 2024| John Cassar White
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Letters to the editor - September 2, 2024

Today's letters by Times of Malta readers

September 2, 2024| Times of Malta
Br Edward Galea (left) and Joe Brincat. Photo: Karl Andrew Micallef/File Photo

Two beautiful stories

Two very different stories in August in Times of Malta deserve a closer look

September 2, 2024| Fr Alfred Micallef
Xjenza Malta’s research funding remains pivotal in creating a vibrant research ecosystem.

Research funding for breakthrough innovation

Research and innovation are becoming essential drivers of economic growth, high-quality job creation and knowledge advancement

September 2, 2024| Melchior Cini
The country desperately needs long-term investment to upgrade its physical and social infrastructure. Photo: Shutterstock.com

Editorial: The fading feel-good factor

We can only hope that any tax cuts will not further deteriorate public finances

September 2, 2024| Times of Malta
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Żepp - September 1, 2024

Today's cartoon strip

September 1, 2024| Times of Malta
Heavy traffic, accidents and road rage are the order of the day.

Editorial: The cacophony on Malta’s roads

Reducing the chaos on Malta’s streets is a matter of life and death

September 1, 2024| Times of Malta
Sven-Göran Eriksson’s excellent man-management skills made him incredibly good at making players feel valued and important. Photo: Andrew Yates/AFP

James Calvert: Give me a break!

Just when the new football season starts gaining a bit of rhythm, international breaks will disrupt it three times over the next three months

September 1, 2024| James Calvert
The whole nation was stunned by the PA’s decision to sanction Joseph Portelli’s (inset) illegal penthouses in Sannat. File photos: Times of Malta

Robert Abela’s Middle Ages

In Labour’s Malta in 2024 Robert Abela and his government are above the law

September 1, 2024| Kevin Cassar
A book can also be a star, a living fire to illuminate the darkness that leads to the expanding universe. Photo: Shutterstock.com

Books are the key to the world

If you become a good reader of books, then you are also a thinker, an observer, a living soul who wants more of your human experience

September 1, 2024| Fr Charles Cini
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Islanders - September1, 2024

Today's cartoon

September 1, 2024| Times of Malta
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Letters to the editor - September 1, 2024

Today's letters by Times of Malta readers

September 1, 2024| Times of Malta
Umbrellas and sunbeds hog Riviera Beach. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

Take me back

Where does it end, Malta? Is everyone just happy shelling out money to enjoy public land?

September 1, 2024| Anna Marie Galea
This photo, taken from a position in northern Israel, shows a Hezbollah UAV intercepted by Israeli air forces over north Israel last Sunday. Photo: AFP

All eyes on Iran’s next move

What can we make of the latest tit-for-tat between Israel and Hezbollah and where does the region go from here?

September 1, 2024| Ian Parmeter
Students will gain a profound understanding of how Malta’s strategic location in the Mediterranean made it a melting pot of cultures. Photo: Shutterstock.com

Gateway to Maltese culture and heritage

Maltese Studies programme places a strong emphasis on the concept of identity, exploring how Malta’s unique cultural identity has evolved

September 1, 2024| Paul Caligari
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ZTV - September 1, 2024

Today's cartoon strip

September 1, 2024| Times of Malta
The Equality Commission plays a crucial role in educating the public and raising awareness about equality issues, ultimately fostering a more informed and inclusive society. Photo: Shutterstock.com

Why do we need an Equality Commission?

In a world where new challenges continually arise, the National Commission for the Promotion of Equality’s mission remains as relevant and vital as ever

August 31, 2024| Renee Laiviera
Shared transportation can significantly decrease the number of vehicles on the road. Photo: Shutterstock.com

Could shared infrastructure be a new paradigm for Malta?

We must rethink how our infrastructural assets can be leveraged more efficiently

August 31, 2024| Gilbert Guillaumier