The professional arrangements of some individuals within Malta’s public sector have recently attracted public attention, particularly where government employment intersects with academic commitments. Among the cases discussed in public reporting is that of Nicole Buttigieg, a former television journalist who is currently pursuing legal studies at the University of Malta while holding a government contract....
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