News

@IndependentMlt
independent.com.mt > articles > 2026-03-15 > local-news > Growing-nature-growing-minds-Blurring-the-boundary-between-nature-and-education-with-Dinja-Wahda-6736287957

Growing nature, growing minds: Blurring the boundary between nature and education with Dinja Waħda

10+ hour, 26+ min ago  (238+ words) The rooms themselves are designed to work with the elements, using passive heating in winter and natural ventilation to cool the building in summer. Direct lighting from large front windows is carefully balanced with soft back light from a skylight....

@IndependentMlt
independent.com.mt > articles > 2026-03-15 > local-news > Welcome-to-Gridlock-A-love-letter-to-the-government-s-traffic-policy-6736287965

Welcome to Gridlock: A love letter to the government’s traffic ‘policy’

10+ hour, 56+ min ago  (1099+ words) The government promised prosperity " and delivered more people, more cars, more construction, and endless traffic jams. Forty years ago, we said "Ejja mmorru dawra" for fun. Today, every drive feels like punishment. There was a time when driving was a…...

@IndependentMlt
independent.com.mt > articles > 2026-03-15 > local-news > Impossible-for-youths-to-become-farmers-without-inheriting-land-Malta-Food-Agency-CEO-says-6736287956

‘Impossible’ for youths to become farmers without inheriting land, Malta Food Agency CEO says

11+ hour, 56+ min ago  (1390+ words) The Malta Food Agency's CEO, Brian Vella, said that "it is impossible for someone to enter agriculture from scratch" in Malta if they don't inherit fields from family. He was being interviewed by The Malta Independent on Sunday regarding what…...

@IndependentMlt
independent.com.mt > articles > 2026-03-15 > blogs-opinions > Malta-s-childcare-system-Built-for-labour-force-participation-not-for-children-6736287917

Malta’s childcare system: Built for labour force participation, not for children

12+ hour, 43+ min ago  (99+ words) Underlying all of this is the problem the Director named directly. Many operators do not accept that running a childcare centre is not purely a business. That view cannot be regulated away. It reflects how the sector was formed - as…...

@IndependentMlt
independent.com.mt > articles > 2026-03-13 > local-news > Tender-award-for-300-million-Evans-Building-project-scrapped-after-review-board-ruling-6736287983

Tender award for €300 million Evans Building project scrapped after review board ruling

2+ day, 6+ hour ago  (354+ words) The recommendation to award the 65-year concession for the redevelopment of the Evans Building in Valletta to Valletta Luxury Projects (VLP) has been annulled by the Public Contracts Review Board. The decision follows separate appeals filed by Katari Hospitality JV…...

@IndependentMlt
independent.com.mt > articles > 2026-03-13 > local-news > Consumer-authority-recalls-kinetic-sand-toys-due-to-asbestos-contamination-6736287960

Consumer authority recalls kinetic sand toys due to asbestos contamination

2+ day, 10+ hour ago  (548+ words) The Malta Competition and Consumer Affairs Authority (MCCAA) has issued a public warning after identifying asbestos in toys and similar products containing kinetic or decorative sand. Exposure to asbestos is associated with long-term respiratory illness, with even minimal exposure leading…...

@IndependentMlt
independent.com.mt > articles > 2026-03-08 > newspaper-lifestyleculture > An-evening-that-stayed-with-me-6736287785

An evening that stayed with me

1+ week, 11+ hour ago  (79+ words) Four Bulgarian children too, played their part and at the end of the concert presented flowers to the three singers and the pianist. Prof. Pirotta presented gifts to the singers and pianist. Gwilym Bugeja "Comes Out" on stage in" Life…...

@IndependentMlt
independent.com.mt > articles > 2026-03-08 > newspaper-opinions > Our-towns-and-villages-are-extensions-of-children-s-homes-6736287778

Our towns and villages are extensions of children’s homes

1+ week, 13+ hour ago  (208+ words) As someone who has served for many years as mayor in the past, I have seen first-hand how local councils can shape the daily lives of families and young people. I have always believed in the importance of local councils…...

@IndependentMlt
independent.com.mt > articles > 2026-03-08 > blogs-opinions > Malta-s-numbers-How-long-are-our-children-actually-spending-in-formal-care-6736287735

Malta's numbers: How long are our children actually spending in formal care?

1+ week, 14+ hour ago  (152+ words) I will take the two age groups separately, because they tell different stories. In 2022, 23.6% of children under three in Malta were in formal childcare or education for thirty hours or more per week. "The EU average was 22.4%. "The gap is…...

@IndependentMlt
independent.com.mt > articles > 2026-02-20 > local-news > Repubblika-welcomes-Constitutional-Court-ruling-upholding-hospitals-inquiry-6736287403

Repubblika welcomes Constitutional Court ruling upholding hospitals inquiry - The Malta Independent

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (335+ words) Civil society organisation Repubblika has welcomed a judgment by the Constitutional Court of Malta confirming that the magisterial inquiry into the hospitals concession contract was conducted fairly and in accordance with the law. In its ruling, the Court rejected arguments…...