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Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

The Times of Malta says its now time to put Brexit behind us. Comparing this development to a divorce, the Editor argues that relief and not jubilation is the predominant…

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Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

The Times of Malta reflects on the recent cases related to Minister Ian Borg and PS Rosianne Cutajar arguing that the extent of the culture of impunity that prevails and…

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Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

The Times of Malta dedicates its editorial to elderly persons, following up on a report which shows that the proportion of pensioners living in poverty in Malta, has increased year…

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Maltese Editors Perspectives

The Times of Malta argues that it is time to re-think Malta's economic strategy, supporting new Finance Minister Clyde Caruana's arguments in favour of upgrading skills rather then depending on…

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Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

The Times of Malta says that it is understandable that the public will demand the highest possible assurances of safety with regard to the Covid-19 vaccine. However, the Editor calls…

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Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

The Times of Malta looks at Brexit and says that the mantra 'a bad deal is worse than no deal' is now being questioned. The Independent says Christmas is an…

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The Times of Malta tackles the challenge of fake news and disinformation, arguing that in today's world recognising the difference between fact and fiction, between assertion and actual evidence have…

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Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

The Times of Malta dedicates its Editorial to Maltese literary giant Oliver Friggieri who was laid to rest yesterday. The Editor recalls how Friggieri regaled the Maltese nation and its…

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Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

The Times of Malta says that the sooner the Nationalist Party realises it has little chance of currying favours with the hunters’ lobby, the better its chances of inching closer…

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Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

The Times of Malta discusses Pope Francis' efforts to eradicate sex abuse from clerical communities and how this affects the local Church. It recalls that the Church in Malta was…

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Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

The Times of Malta looks at the EU's long-term budget now that an agreement looks to be close to be achieved. The Editorial welcomes moves that the budget is linked…

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Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

The Times of Malta focuses on the EU's decision to initiate proceeding against Malta with regard to its implementation of its cash for passports scheme, saying that this is a…

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Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

Times of Malta says three years after Daphne Caruana Galizia's assassination, many of the crooks she wrote about are being exposed for what they are, and often in a courtroom.…

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Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

The Times of Malta shares its worry that deaths from Covid-19 have now increased to alarming levels and appeals to the authorities to share lessons learnt from the situation so…

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Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

The Times looks at reports that Malta may sign a Status of Forces Agreement with the US. It seems that Prime Minister Robert Abela and a majority of his ministers…

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Malta Editors’ Perspectives

The Times leads about the announced transformation in the Police force, which the Editor describes as in everyone’s interest for two main reasons. First, it is a vital institution in…

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Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

The Times of Malta discusses the ethical dilemmas in a situation where government is pushing sexual and reproductive rights in the Maltese islands while doctors want to include a conscientious…

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Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

The Times of Malta’s editorial gives a scathing assessment of the Electrogas and Vitals scandals, saying that standards of awarding public contracts must be improved to assure taxpayers they will…

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Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

The Times says there is no easy answer to whether schools should remain open or closed. Leaving children at home could be detrimental to their psychological and social development. However,…

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Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

The Times reacts to the arrest of former chief of staff Keith Schembri. It says there was rot at the centre of power which was being exposed. It is too…

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Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

The Times looks at a revision of the planning policy for areas outside the development zone. It says it should no longer be the case that it takes public outcry…

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Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

Describing the Electrogas project as a "marriage in hell", The Times of Malta calls for a public inquiry into this project in order to address the criminal, commercial and political…

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Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

The Times looks at the upcoming budget. It welcomes government plans not to increase taxes in the short-term to deal with the economic consequences of the pandemic. However, it says…

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Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

The Times of Malta looks at Prime Minister Robert Abela’s recent economic plans. Abela had announced five pillars of economic policy that the country will focus on for the next…

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Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

Malta's road to economic recovery is chosen as Monday's Editorial by two of the Editors today, with planning and gender equality also finding space in today's leading op-eds. The Times…

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Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

The Times of Malta says that the arts and culture sector are facing great challenges due to the Coronavirus crisis. It says that this sector is vital and urges people…

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Maltese Editors Perpsectives

Governance, clean transport and media freedom are the key themes tackled in today's Editorials. The Times of Malta argues that the rule of law does not collapse only when certain…

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Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

Mental health, governance and the fight against cancer are the matters brought up for today by local Editors today. The Times of Malta discusses the impact of Covid-19 on mental…

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Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

The Times of Malta discusses child abuse quoting figures which show that at least one child per week is a victim of sexual assault in Malta. Such figures, as the…

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Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

The coronavirus pandemic is once again the focus in the majority of Editorials in print today. The Times of Malta makes a plea to the public to wear the mask…

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Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

The Times of Malta discusses the due diligence process being implemented by the PN with regard to the two leadership hopefuls, Adrian Delia and Bernard Grech. It says that the process…

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Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

Today's four editorials tackle four separate aspects, from reforms in the police force to environmental concerns, and from Malta's interests to smuggling. The Times of Malta discusses again issues of…

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Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

The recent surge in coronavirus cases in Malta and the health vs economy debate with four editorials tackling the new spike. The Times of Malta says the PM has got…

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Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

Three editors today join the chorus of disapproval at the questionable Covid-19 strategy adopted by Maltese authorities as coronavirus cases soar again. The Times of Malta argues that Malta's current…

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Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

Development in Gozo, police communication, EU funds and renewal within Labour's ranks: the four topics for debate in today's editorials. In its Editorial, The Times of Malta discusses the ongoing…

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Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

Truth, justice and ethics make their way in three of four Editorials in print today. The Times of Malta focuses on the downward slide in ethics in Maltese society particularly…

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Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

Two print editorials share divergent perspectives on the EU's announced economic recovery plan. The Times of Malta shares its views on the EU economic recovery package. While welcoming this important…

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Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

Four editorials in print today, discussing trucking reform, freedom of information, business recovery and greening of our open spaces. The Times of Malta in its Editorial looks into the recent…

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Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

Rather unusually, art and history make their way in the editorials of the two English-language papers in print today, with their Maltese counterparts focusing on education and economic regeneration. The…

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Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

Three Editorials call for PN Leader Adrian Delia's head this morning, while the business papers share their concerns on the slow economic recovery constrained by limited numbers in tourism. The…

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Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

Democracy, pandemic, governance and the environment. Four hot topics to stimulate discussion today in Malta's editorials. The Times of Malta asks whether the President served democracy in his decision not…

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Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

On the first day of the week, Malta's print editorials focus on the return to a sense of normality in travelling, Malta's political outlook, employment and the quality of the…

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Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

Multiculturalism, governance and the PN's situation take centre stage in Friday's Editorials. The Times says that the PN is at historical crossroads. The Editor argues that Opposition Leader Adrian Delia…

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Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

Five editorials in print today raise various issues for discussion ranging from the PN's troubles to the reformed IIP programme, and from construction to the importance of print media. The…

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Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

Stability of relationships seems to be the central theme in today's editorials, whether between couples or otherwise between politicians and their seat. The Times of Malta relates to a story…

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Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

On the eve of the first weekend of the month, Editors have taken different angles for their Editorials, with finance, governance and parliamentary affairs finding space in today's leading op-eds.…

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Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

Five papers in print today, with two focusing on the re-opening of Malta's borders as the public health emergency is lifted. The Times of Malta discusses a recent survey it…

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Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

Governance and political accountability remain at the centre of editorial thoughts this Friday. The Times of Malta returns to the recent booting of former Minister Konrad Mizzi, which followed that…

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Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

Governance and polls take centre stage in today's Editorials. The Times of Malta expresses its disappointment at the way a culture of entitlement has permeated Maltese society, not only with…

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Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

Protection of journalists, discrimination, the recent political scandals and the fortunes of the Opposition all make their way in today's Editorials. The Times of Malta calls for stronger protections of…

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Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

While developments related to the coronavirus have largely lost their front page spaces in local newspapers, today's Editors have dedicated their Editorial to the thorny issue of re-opening Malta's economy…

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Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

Today's Editorials consider a number of elements related to the re-opening of the Maltese economy, while the Times' places its focus on controversial planning decisions. The Times of Malta takes…

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Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

Four editorials in print today, reflecting most of the topics that have characterized debate on the islands for the past few days, including the country's business environment, irregular migration and…

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Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

Four out of five newspapers in print today share their views on the easing of social restrictions announced last Monday by the Prime Minister. The Times of Malta shares its…

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Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

Four different themes tackled on the first day of June, with local Editors discussing life after the pandemic from a commercial and environmental angle. The Times of Malta asks whether…

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Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

Employment, justice and EU Funding: these three key themes find their way in the leading op-eds of Malta's four newspapers available at newsstands today. The Times' Editorial analyses the recovery…

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Maltese Editors’ Viewpoint

Good governance and social responsibility was on the minds of Malta's five Editors with a newspaper in print today. The Times of Malta revisits the scandals which have riddle the…

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