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I Have Been Living in Malta for 10 Years, and Yet I Cannot Vote

May 23, 2019 by Raisa Galea Leave a Comment

Despite having spent a decade in Malta, I still am a guest here—a non-EU resident who cannot afford to purchase Maltese citizenship. I cannot vote either in local council or European Parliament elections. Simply put, I am unrepresented.

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Maltese Identity? It Is Complicated!

May 20, 2019 by The IotL Magazine 1 Comment

We have collected a few stories and perspectives which contemplate on how national identity is constructed and what effect it has on our lives.

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Go Back to Your … Gozo?

January 24, 2019 by Raisa Galea Leave a Comment

Why must an individual sound or look Maltese in order to stand up for the good of our society? Not only does bigotry discourage sound debate between individuals of different nationality, it also backfires in the most unexpected way.

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Exiled Homes: The Stories of Filipino Caregivers in Malta

July 10, 2018 by Raisa Galea Leave a Comment

The craft of embroidery transforms and embellishes the experiences of the caregivers: it evacuates them from the confines of the private household and turns into artworks accessible to the public.

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What Does it Mean to Be a Foreigner in Malta?

April 12, 2018 by Raisa Galea 5 Comments

Although they are uniformly referred to as “foreigners”, foreign nationals receive contrasting treatment, depending on their social status and nationality. [Read more…] about What Does it Mean to Be a Foreigner in Malta?