Bird's Eye View

Category: Social

Being a Maltese Woman in the Current Political Climate

Restrictive laws play into the hands of oppressors who want to control women’s lives, bodies, and careers.

November 10, 2024
UM promotes experimental abortion reversal – and it’s not the first time

Targeted women deserve to make informed decisions about their health in consultation with trusted professionals, free from political or ideological pressures

September 28, 2024
The Harmful Reality of Catcalling: A Woman’s Perspective

Catcalling undermines women’s safety and self-worth, and has led to harmful personal impact that society must recognise, address, and dismantle.

July 30, 2024
Into The Light: A Personal Journey Through Mental Health

Join the conversation on mental health stigma and its effects. Read about personal experiences and practical tips for navigating mental health issues.

April 21, 2024
Layers of Identity: Malta as the Qaqoċċ Mimli of Europe

Are you ready to be seduced by the depths of your own identity? Then let’s dive deeper – embrace the journey to your true self.

March 6, 2024
To die for your country

‘Jekk tixtri mutur, xtrajt il-mewt’

January 28, 2024
WTF is: Emergency Liquidity Assistance

After the 2008 financial crisis, a decision had to be made on how the European bloc will approach future liquidity crises.

January 24, 2024
What happens when banks fail?

At the end of the day it all boils down to two colliding interests: Investor vs Taxpayer.

January 24, 2024
WTF is: A Workers’ Strike

Amid misdirected criticism in the latest University staff strike, it soon became apparent that there is still confusion as to what the tool of industrial action really is, and why it was used.

January 17, 2024
The Shaming Culture in Malta

In Malta, the culture of shaming has propagated througdehout. It’s so common that we don’t even notice it – but we all feel its symptoms. Why do I say this? I recently picked up the book ‘Daring Greatly‘ by Dr. Brené Brown. Her research into shame and the findings which she talks about in her…

January 5, 2024