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Postcards from Malta: The Paradox of Nostalgia

April 19, 2018 by Michael Grech Leave a Comment

Unlike places like the Emirates, which generally promote themselves as hyper-modern hubs—versions of Las Vegas in the Persian Gulf—Malta does not brand itself as the place of ultramodern sky-scrapers. Instead, the country is portrayed through images that highlight its idyllic Mediterranean location, rural lifestyle or its ‘glorious past’. [Read more…] about Postcards from Malta: The Paradox of Nostalgia

Filed Under: More Isles of the Left, Society & Politics Tagged With: modernity, nostalgia, over-development

Wirt iż-Żejtun and Bulebel: a Success Story

March 22, 2018 by Raisa Galea Leave a Comment

How can communities resist aggressive development? Wirt iż-Żejtun shares a recipe for success. [Read more…] about Wirt iż-Żejtun and Bulebel: a Success Story

Filed Under: Environment Tagged With: community, democracy, Environment, over-development, solidarity

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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Filed Under: Environment, More Isles of the Left, Society & Politics Tagged With: collective organising, community, festa, over-development, resistance

Il-Ballata tal-Gżira Żverġnata

January 24, 2018 by The IotL Magazine 2 Comments

Personalment, naħseb li l-poeżija hi waħda mil-aħjar mezzi biex tesprimi ruħek. Bil-ftit li naf, iddeċidejt li nikteb poeżija bil-Malti għal Malta.

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Filed Under: More Isles of the Left, Poetry Tagged With: Malta, over-development, poetry

Stand Up For Your Health And Well-being

November 27, 2017 by Martin Galea De Giovanni Leave a Comment

Is this frenzied construction really improving our health and well-being?

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Filed Under: Environment, More Isles of the Left Tagged With: activism, Environment, Manoel Island, over-development

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