<a href='https://ads.independent.com.mt/www/delivery/ck.php?n=afef72b0&cb=178' target='_blank'><img data-src='https://ads.independent.com.mt/www/delivery/avw.php?zoneid=22&cb=178&n=afef72b0' border='0' alt='' /></a>The Malta Festival of Ideas 2025 started Thursday with a journalist and media forum addressing the nexus between language, conflict and community cohesion. The Forum included the participation of Semira Abbas Shalan from The Malta Independent, Giulia Magri and Wayne Flask, and was moderated by Karl Azzopardi. The Malta Festival of Ideas takes place at Spazju Kreattiv in Valletta between 6th and 10th October. This year the festival features five thematic forums addressing diplomacy, international human rights, artistic expression, environmental heritage, and community activism. Visit Festival of Ideas website for more updates and registration process www.festivalofideas.com