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If not a fascist, let us call him a narcissist and double-dealer

Saviour Balzan

In another western country, even one which is not remotely ‘woke’, Donald Trump would either be behind bars or else wiped out and relegated to the history books by...

The union that tries to catch two rabbits

JP Fabri

The European Commission’s recent warning to Malta on its public finances fits neatly into this pattern

The scheming authority | Patrick Calleja

The notion that the Villa Rosa local plan has been dictated by the developer’s proposal is of great concern. The Planning Authority’s approach does...

The notion that the Villa Rosa local plan has been dictated...

The EU at war: Possible scenarios for Malta

Mark Said

The apparent contradiction between neutrality and EU mutual defence...

The apparent contradiction between neutrality and EU mutual...

In 2025, we have an opportunity to extend these human rights-based tools to all people who use drugs and ensure our laws and policies are people-centred, and...

In 2025, we have an opportunity to extend these human...

Journalists need a union. Democracy depends on it | Nicole Meilak

A free press is the cornerstone of democracy. But what if the press itself is...

A free press is the cornerstone of democracy. But what if...

We’ve created a monster… is there any way to tame it?

Josanne Cassar

The short attention span induced by mindless scrolling of headlines and the...

The short attention span induced by mindless scrolling of...

Faith in action: Understanding Pope Francis’s vision in Evangelii Gaudium | Frank Zammit

Pope Francis calls on believers to become 'missionary disciples' who spread the message of God’s love in every aspect of life. He urges...

Pope Francis calls on believers to become 'missionary...

Malta’s digital education strategy is a smart, necessary move for the future

Alexiei Dingli

Parents are part of this, too. With proper guidance and support, they’ll be better equipped to help their children navigate digital spaces safely

Parents are part of this, too. With proper guidance and...

Should the partial decriminalised tools applied for people who use cannabis be extended to all people who use drugs?

Should the partial decriminalised tools applied for people...

James Debono

Pope Francis didn’t change Church doctrine—but he changed the tone, the focus, and the global conversation. As the world tilts rightward, his death...

Pope Francis didn’t change Church doctrine—but...

Advocating for convicted murderers is a double blow for victims’ families

Josanne Cassar

The most prominent voices on this issue are media personalities Andrew Azzopardi and Peppi Azzopardi, who in August 2021 published their “100...

The most prominent voices on this issue are media...

The Green School Initiative: Cultivating a sustainable future for students | Joseph Cuschieri

By integrating environmental education into everyday learning, we strive to ensure that future generations naturally prioritise sustainability – just as...

By integrating environmental education into everyday...

Mark Said

The boom in influencers and online communities celebrating being child-free is, on the one hand, an indication that societal norms are shifting

The boom in influencers and online communities celebrating...

Empowering silent voices: Innovation giving dignity back to the vulnerable | Keith Azzopardi Tanti

SmartGaze is not merely a technological breakthrough. It is a profound social statement

SmartGaze is not merely a technological breakthrough. It is...

Immigrants working here illegally are punished, but what about those who employ them?

Josanne Cassar

Even if it is not directly culpable, a company should be held accountable for who it is employing, but it’s baffling how no mention is ever made of any...

Even if it is not directly culpable, a company should be...

Europe’s €800 billion gamble: Austerity and debt l Josef Bugeja

With plans to inject €800 billion into military rearmament, Europe risks...

With plans to inject €800 billion into military...

Julia Farrugia

The contribution of different age groups to drawing new people to volunteering cannot be emphasised enough

The contribution of different age groups to drawing new...

Green pastures: The voice of cannabis growers in Malta | Andrew Bonello

Home growers agreed that the legal changes were a much-needed tool to prevent exposure to police harassment and criminal consequences for the sole act of...

Home growers agreed that the legal changes were a...

Selling Malta short: Why the PN on its own cannot be trusted to deliver real change

Mark Camilleri Gambin

The recent incisive article by Dr. Kevin Cassar focusing on Nationliast MP Alex Borg appears to have struck a nerve within the PN, prompting defensive...

The recent incisive article by Dr. Kevin Cassar focusing on...