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.
Can Young People Still Afford to Live in Malta?
For young Maltese, homeownership is slipping away. Apartment prices soared 10% last year, leaving minimum-wage couples able to afford just 2% of listings. Many rely on family support, while apartments shrink and costs rise. Government schemes help some, but independence is a struggle. Across the EU, rising prices and lagging supply echo Malta’s crisis, reminding young buyers that a home is more than walls—it’s security, stability, and hope.
Is This AI or Not? Guess.
Time to test your detective skills. Observe the image carefully. Can you guess whether it was taken by a camera or generated by artificial intelligence?
How do students advocate for academic rights? An in-site journey within the European Student Advocacy Day
Thanks to the support of my thesis supervisor, I was able to attend the European Student Advocacy Days at MCI — The Entrepreneurial School in Innsbruck, Austria, for a second time, on 19 and 20 February. This time, I participated as a postgraduate student and as an alumnus of the BA course Academic Freedom: A European and International Perspective, promoted by the University of Trento, the Jean Monnet Research Centre, and the European Society of Academic Freedom.
Your phone now takes worse photos. Here’s why that’s a good thing.
Your shots look different now. There's a good reason behind that.
How anxiety affects Gen Z in Europe and what socioligsts suggest (written by a Gen Zer)
According to many reports, Generation Z is more stressed, unhappy and worried than the previous one. The reasons behind this phenomenon are more than an accident. They are entrenched with political, historical, climatic, social and cultural factors. In this article we go deep into each of these issues, trying to understand what Gen Z is experiencing and why.
Gen Z and the Gig Economy: Flexibility or Financial Uncertainty?
The gig economy is transforming how Generation Z enters the workforce, offering flexibility, independence, and global opportunities through digital platforms. At the same time, it raises important questions about job security, social protections, and the future structure of employment.
