Times Talk by Times of Malta

A Times of Malta podcast that takes a closer look at the stories shaping Malta today. Hosted by award-winning journalist and assistant editor Mark Laurence Zammit.

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Migration: Will the crisis in Libya push more people towards Malta?

With the situation in Libya deteriorating because of civil war and now coronavirus, will more people try and make it to Malta to escape the desperate situation? Regional expert Mark Micallef explains what life is like in the north African country. Plus: wondering if you should get swabbed for COVID-19? Times of Malta online editor Bertrand Borg went and took the test, all in the name of research. Find out more at https://times-talk.pinecast.co...

May 14, 2020•26 min

Tourism: How one organisation is battling COVID-19 fallout

Heritage Malta CEO Noel Zammit explains how he plans to keep the organisation alive during the coming months, without the income from tourists who usually visit Malta's museums and heritage sites. Plus, musician Glenn Sacco talks about his virtual collaboration with rock legend Jon Bon Jovi. Background reading: 'Tourism will be the last sector to recover' Find out more at https://times-talk.pinecast.co...

May 07, 2020•18 min

How relevant is the Catholic Church in Malta in 2020?

Archbishop Charles Scicluna discusses whether the Catholic Church is relevant in Maltese society anymore. He also shares his thoughts on greed, social media and hate speech. Plus, marine biologist Alan Deidun tells us how and why he believes wildlife is thriving across the islands since the COVD-19 pandemic forced us all indoors. Background reading: Archbishop slams 'cardboard institutions with no teeth' Dolphins arrive on a coastline quietened by coronavirus Find out more at https://times-talk....

May 02, 2020•21 min

Coronavirus: Malta's doctor, Charmaine Gauci

She's become a household name ever since coronavirus reached Malta in early March. But who is Charmaine Gauci? We speak to the Superintendent of Public Health to get to know her a little better. Plus, Times of Malta journalist Jacob Borg explains how Malta gets its electricity, what are the rules it must play by, and why those contracts make it tricky for the government to lower utility rates. Background reading: Gas is more expensive than interconnector - Electrogas advisers The $1 billion ener...

Apr 29, 2020•14 min

Coronavirus: Deputy Prime Minister Chris Fearne

Seven weeks into the coronavirus pandemic lockdown, Malta's deputy Prime Minister Chris Fearne discusses how and when he feels restrictions will be lifted , and warns "this might not be the only pandemic we see in our lifetime". In the second part of the episode, we speak to a Maltese teen activist who managed to secure a one-hour meeting with Prime Minister Robert Abela to discuss the rights of migrants. Learn more about these stories and more at www.timesofmalta.com . Find out more at https://...

Apr 25, 2020•16 min

Coronavirus: How long will this last?

As those living in Malta continue to stay indoors to stop the spread of COVID19, we ask epidemiologist Neville Calleja what the options are when it comes to reopening the country and staying safe. And 100 days into the tenure of Prime Minister Robert Abela, we speak to Times of Malta editor-in-chief Herman Grech about how Malta's new leader is handling the hot seat. Background reading: https://www.um.edu.mt/newspoint/news/2020/04/covid-19-risk-management?fbclid=IwAR1suOPHnezFTyc8Vc8FJ_N2F137jh8P...

Apr 21, 2020•19 min

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