Page 57 – Isles of the Left

How Maltese Patriotism Guards the Interests of Foreign Elites

February 8, 2018 by Raisa Galea 1 Comment

Malta’s tax regime is not a matter of competition between Maltese and foreigners. The true bone of contention here is between moneyed elites and ordinary citizens. In fact, Maltese ‘patriotism’ is a shield that protects financial interests of elites, both foreign and Maltese. [Read more…] about How Maltese Patriotism Guards the Interests of Foreign Elites

IGaming Island

February 5, 2018 by The IotL Magazine Leave a Comment

After the election – after nasty rumours spread by ‘traitors’ began to percolate – the Prime Minister himself paid a visit to the steel ship in the hopes of tamping down any fears about Malta’s uprightness and viability that the iGaming people may have had.

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Matters Out Of Place

February 2, 2018 by The IotL Magazine Leave a Comment

What does it mean to be “in your place”? Perhaps, we can discern the fear of migrants by understanding how and why the society designates a specific place for each of us.

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We All Need a Home

February 1, 2018 by Rachael Scicluna 1 Comment

How could it be that a nation of ‘ambivalent Europeans’, which is hostile to migrants, can carve out pockets of compassion and kindness towards stray cats? [Read more…] about We All Need a Home

Festa Enthusiasts and Their Battle for Open Space

January 28, 2018 by Raisa Galea 3 Comments

Solidarity and community organising enabled festa enthusiasts to curb development of open spaces for a number of times. But how long will community spirit safeguard the remaining open space, if the popularity of festa declines?

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