GREEN SKG: Rethinking Thessaloniki’s Green Future
A podcast series exploring the future of the International Exhibition Area, the prospect of a Green Metropolitan Park, and what such a transformation could mean for citizens’ everyday lives in an age of climate crisis. It also examines the public campaign for a local referendum as a direct democratic response to the city’s future.
Too tired to care? What regulatory and climate fatigue are doing to the EU
Simplification comes hand-in-hand with the recently approved Omnibus package. But, is this shift merely technical or does it reflect something deeper about the Union? A growing sense of fatigue may be at the heart of this transformation.
Malta Pays Drivers €25,000 to Quit — But the Traffic Keeps Coming
Malta’s latest transport policy offers €25,000 to drivers who surrender their licence, but many argue the scheme risks becoming an expensive distraction from the island’s deeper traffic crisis.
Noma Island Controversy Deepens as Political Links and Permit Questions Emerge
Public concern grows over the Noma Island floating platform, with mayors, NGOs, and residents citing environmental risks and overcrowding. A petition demands transparency and safeguards. Momentum leader Arnold Cassola highlights potential political links, fueling fears of lobbying and weak regulation. The project has become a test of Malta’s governance and public trust.
From Resignation to Renewal: How the Next EU Budget Can Secure the Future of Family Farming
Food is fundamental. It is a basic human right, one that has shaped wars, triggered unrest, and fuelled conflict. It is also a powerful political force and a matter deeply intertwined with security; food supply control is a well-known war tactic.
Who Owns the Energy Owns the Transition
The energy transition is happening — but not in the way we like to imagine. Oil and gas haven’t disappeared, and global demand is still sitting above 100 million barrels a day.
Noma Island: Malta’s New Sister Island
Rejected on the Côte d’Azur after fierce environmental and political opposition, the controversial floating platform Canua Island is now heading to Malta under a new name. Rebranded as Noma Island, the offshore venue is expected to relaunch in 2026 as a luxury beach club and restaurant accessible only by boat. Once rejected by French Riviera communities, the project is now being marketed as Malta’s “fourth island.”
Hot Girl Walks in a Concrete Jungle: Malta
Malta’s streets are dominated by cranes, roadworks, and cars, but rarely pedestrians. In a country where everything is close, why does walking feel so difficult?
