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Economic Transition in Malta (1960s–1990s): From Military Dependence to Self‑Sufficiency
Introduction Malta’s post-independence economic history (1960s–1990s) is a remarkable case of successful structural transition in the...
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When Malta had its own empire: The Order of Saint John’s Caribbean Venture (1651–1665)
When the Order of Saint John was forced out of Rhodes in 1522 and later offered Malta by Charles V in 1530, it did not arrive to the...
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The Role of Women and Children in Malta’s Great Siege
Uncover the forgotten role of women and children in Malta’s Great Siege of 1565. Beyond the Knights, civilians defended their island with courage, ingenuity, and resilience that changed the course of history.
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What the Maltese Really Thaught About during the Great Siege of 1565
The Great Siege of 1565 is usually told as a tale of knights, cannons, and heroism. But what did the Maltese themselves think and feel...
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How a certain victory became a narrow escape for Alex Borg
Alex Borg entered the PN leadership race as the clear favourite, yet a series of strategic missteps nearly cost him victory. From weak messaging to empty policy and poor debate performances, his campaign turned a coronation into a cliffhanger.
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Karmenu Mifsud Bonnici: A Look Back at His Key Moments
Karmenu Mifsud Bonnici remains one of the most debated figures in Malta’s post-independence history. A lawyer by profession and an unlikely politician by temperament, his years at the helm of the Labour Party and as Prime Minister between 1984 and 1987 were marked by turbulence, reform, and controversy.
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The Language Question: Malta’s struggle between Italian, English, and Maltese
The Language Question in Malta (1880–1939) was a struggle over identity, culture, and power. Torn between Italian tradition, British rule, and the rise of Maltese, the debate shaped politics, education, and national identity well into independence.
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The ‘Interdett’ - When Archbishop Gonzi Made Mintoff’s Labour Party a Mortal Sin
Discover the story of Malta’s 1961 Interdett, when Archbishop Gonzi clashed with Dom Mintoff’s Labour Party. Learn how the Church declared supporting Labour a mortal sin, its impact on Maltese society, and how the conflict shaped politics until reconciliation in 1969.
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Why Malta Never Integrated With the United Kingdom
In 1956 Malta voted for integration with the United Kingdom, but the plan collapsed over costs, Church opposition, and shifting British defence priorities. Discover why Malta never joined the UK and instead chose independence in 1964.
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Swearing and blasphemy in Malta could not be controlled by the Inquisition
The Malta Inquisition fought heresy, banned books, and terrified sinners. But when it came to swearing, it lost. The Tribunal’s endless cases of Maltese blasphemy show not only the creativity of local speech, but also the limits of power in a society where religion was everywhere.
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