Scrolling Makes Us Feel Nothing Anymore
I remember scrolling through my phone one night and seeing yet another clip of people dying in a war somewhere. The next story was some drama about celebrity beef, then a video of someone’s lunch, and then back to war again. Watching all that, I didn’t feel sad or angry anymore. I just felt… numb. I didn’t realise it at first, but I think we’ve all become a bit desensitised.
Cancel Culture Is Messing With How We Grow Up
In big countries, if someone gets cancelled, they disappear for a few months and then come back with a notes-app apology and everyone moves on. Here in Malta? You can’t even walk into Pavi without seeing someone you went to school with. If your name gets dragged through TikTok Malta or an IG page that thrives on drama, you feel it offline too.
Rising Food Costs and Their Impact on Household Nutrition
Rising food costs have become a significant concern for households worldwide, affecting nutrition, health, and overall well-being. Inflation, supply chain disruptions, and changes in agricultural production contribute to the increasing...
Poland Still Lacking Full Oversight of DSA: EU Commission Threatens Sanctions
Poland is among only five EU countries that, as of November 2025, have not fully implemented the Digital Services Act (DSA). The European Commission is stepping up pressure on Warsaw, warning of potential proceedings before the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU).
AI, Malta and Our First Job: Are We Actually Ready?
When I look around my lecture hall at uni, I can see at least three people secretly asking ChatGPT to do their assignment. Someone else is using an AI tool...
What is going on in Slovakia and why are people protesting ?
Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico is a figure of remarkable controversy, in his own country and within the EU. Falling into the camp of Victor Orban's illiberal democracy, his multiple premierships have been plagued by corruption, political scandal, assassination attempts, and a rejection of European orthodoxy on issues including the war in Ukraine.
Why Feminism Still Matters: A Maltese Experience
I didn’t grow up thinking of myself as a feminist. It was more of this vague word adults used when talking about history class or politics. But somewhere in the last year, I realised feminism isn’t just about big speeches and rallies. It’s real, and it affects what we do every single day here in Malta.
What We Wear Is Who We Are
When I was in Form 3, my mum used to shout at me for cutting up old jeans and painting on my trainers. “You’re ruining perfectly good clothes,” she’d say. Now I’m 16, in first year at Uni, and I still cut things up, still paint on them, but I’ve realised it’s not just about “ruining” clothes. It’s my way of talking, even when I’m not saying anything.
