Saviour Balzan

Saviour Balzan

Founder and co-owner of MaltaToday, Saviour Balzan has reported on Maltese politics and society for over three decades.

In his early days he was actively involved in the environmental lobby and later the Green Party, Alternattiva Demokratika. He later immersed himself in journalism, working to set up newspapers such as il-Fehma, l-Alternattiva, The People and The Independent daily. .

MaltaToday was launched in 1999 to become a leading English-language newspaper. Balzan extended the Mediatoday stable with Maltese-language newspaper Illum, as well as TV programmes Xtra and Reporter. His memoirs are published in Saying It As It Is.

Articles by this author
So, it is a functioning democracy…
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Saviour Balzan
We talk of leaving a legacy to our children and future generations, and if there is one legacy we need to ensure and safeguard it is the limited footprint of our three islands.
[WATCH] European elections: why Muscat won’t take in the Sea-Watch migrants
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Saviour Balzan
Malta’s refusal to succour the Sea-Watch migrant is simply fuelled by one consideration: the coming European elections
Distractions and compensations
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Now for the 2019 revolution
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We need a gilet rouge  for the environment
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Now that you mention aesthetics…
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Closer to the Infinite | Bishop Mario Grech
Interview
Hoist with his own petard
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Fearne on the frontline
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Shrimp cocktail at the General Council
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So what is the endgame?
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Adrian must go, a new leader is needed
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Adrian Delia’s allies mull ‘dignified exit’ for troubled PN leader
History repeating itself
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