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BREAKING THOSE GLASS CEILINGS
MEP Roberta Metsola was recently appointed First Vice President of the European Parliament: the first Maltese to ever hold this post. Giselle Borg Olivier asks her about her new responsibilities and what it means to her, her family and her country—and why breakfast is her favourite time of the day.
LIDL WIZARDRY
Elise Dalli reveals why Lidl's clothing brand sells out when fast-fashion brands don't.
SETTING GOALS
Duncan Barry interviews Dario Silvestri, an entrepreneur and performance coach who has set his eyes on Malta and who believes our islands can easily become an education hub.
ON THE FRONT LINE
COVID-19 has sent shock waves throughout the entire world, causing disruption to business and the economy – and providing some relief to the environment. Giselle Borg Olivier spoke to Hon. Byron Camilleri, Minister for Home Affairs, National Security and Law Enforcement, about the impact of the pandemic on Malta and the measures which are being taken to safeguard the country.
WHERE SHOULD MALTA FOCUS NOW, NEXT AND BEYOND
Simon Barberi, director and EU advisory services leader at EY Malta, gives a breakdown and analysis of this year’s EY Malta’s Attractiveness Survey.
SELLING THROUGH COVID-19
The Covid-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on the way we live, the way we work, the way we buy and the way we think. New consumer attitudes, behaviours, purchasing habits and values are not only forming, but some of them are likely to remain post-pandemic. Robin Cleland explains.
LET'S RECOVER THE ARTS, NOW
The arts were dealt a severe blow because of the pandemic and needs to be saved immediately. Veronica Stivala speaks to those in the industry to find out how they have been hit as well as explores options for a much-needed, immediate recovery plan before it is too late.
THE NEED FOR CHANGE
With 62.5 out of 100 points, Malta ranks 15th in the EU on the Gender Equality Index 2019. Its score is 4.9 points lower than the EU's score. In recent years' women, have made significant waves within the workplace, but inequality persists. Gender Inequality remains a subject undergoing immense research which creates ongoing debate. Dayna Camilleri Clarke spoke to Sarah Woods, director at SHE: Social Hub Entrepreneurs, and Mariella Camilleri, president of BPW (Valletta) Malta, two leading professional entities for women.
TOWERING ABOVE OTHERS
Love it or hate it, we've all seen the enormous 'tower with a twist' taking its place in the St Julian’s skyline. Giselle Borg Olivier speaks to Joseph Portelli, the man behind the controversial project stamped with the famous Zaha Hadid name.
CELEBRATING SUCCESS
MONEY celebrates its 10th anniversary. The magazine continues with the same vision as when launched, to deliver insightful, timely stories about the economies, capital markets, lifestyle, design, and the people leading these industries in Malta and beyond.
THE BIRTH OF AN ALLIANCE
At age 41, Michael Bonello is one of the most prominent and highly respected trailblazers on Malta’s real estate scene. MONEY has asked him why he decided to move his entire team of 160 professional property advisors and management out of an established franchise structure to form his own independent Alliance brand.
MOVING FORWARD
The Covid-19 pandemic hit freelancers and the self-employed particularly hard. Yet these four have proved the adage necessity is the mother of invention true even in such hard times, finds Veronica Stivala.
APRIL 20
The Bluesman reflects on two episodes which occurred on an April 20, one being a ‘happy’ episode, the other dramatic to say the least.
FACE YOUR FEARS
MONEY interviews Parma-born Dario Silvestri, an entrepreneur, a trainer, and a performance coach, on CEO mentoring and the recipe to success.
TOMORROW’S VOICE
Elise Dalli on how consumers leverage technology for convenience, and what it means for businesses.
GREEN DEAL
Maria Giulia Pace gives an insight of the European Commission’s proposals tied to the European Green Deal.
FLAWED DEMOCRACY
Political analyst Emmanuel Delia outlines the various aspects of what weakens democracy and cites several cases which has led the democratic system in Malta to go to the dogs.
BANKING ON A GOVERNMENT’S INTERVENTION
Jordan Portelli on Deutsche Bank and its adverse effects on the financial system.
BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD
Dayna Clarke speaks to Dr Antoine Zammit, from the University of Malta, and director of Studjurban to discuss the complicated urban planning situation in Malta.
THE UPCYCLING UPRISING
Dayna Clarke speaks to Alexander Bonello, director of Shabby Chic Malta and Eva Fekete and Erik Valter, directors of the Purple Sun and Crafty Carpenter brands, and renowned interior designer Maxine Borg, to find out more.