The Vital Role of Third Places in Society
Cafes, parks, libraries—these “Third Places” are more than hangouts. Outside home and work, they spark conversation, forge friendships, and shape young minds. In a world of screens and social distance, preserving these spaces isn’t optional—it’s essential for connection, growth, and a healthy society.
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.
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.
Open Monuments: Unlocking Italy’s Hidden Heritage
Italy is known as the country with the richest cultural heritage in the world. According to UNESCO data, the country has the largest number of sites inscribed on the World Heritage List, a record that reflects the sheer number of archaeological sites, historic cities, monuments, and cultural landscapes present throughout the country.
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.
Intergenerational Fairness: Can the EU keep its promises to the next generation?
At the beginning of March, the EU published its first Strategy Paper on the topic of “intergenerational fairness”. What is it, and why is it a priority for Ursula von der Leyen's Commission? Let's look into the EU's long-term ambitions for young people.
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.
