A year of steady progress
Miriam Dalli
The work done this year continues to build on previous efforts and creates a stronger base for what lies ahead
Pharma reform must lead to real access for patients | Corinne Zaffarese Elbourne
This long-overdue pledge for reform is a win for all patients struggling to access better medicines when they need them most
It’s also Christmas in the Criminal Courts
Matthew Xuereb / Thomas Sciberras Herrera

One could appreciate the rehabilitative aspects of prison leave by looking at a...

One could appreciate the rehabilitative aspects of prison...

Mental health, drug abuse and a family tragedy
Josanne Cassar

What has particularly stayed with me, like a dark shadow which is impossible to...

What has particularly stayed with me, like a dark shadow...

Right of reply: Only two registered objectors to Valletta carpentry workshop sanctioning

Planning Authority approved sanctioning of Valletta carpentry workshop with one condition prohibiting the use of spray equipment

Planning Authority approved sanctioning of Valletta...

Galdes must go, but Jason Azzopardi must not be the one leading the crusade
Saviour Balzan

The political arguments against an unfit minister should be left to a political party that has nothing to hide, preaches ethics as a measure of propriety and...

The political arguments against an unfit minister should be...

Christmas wishes are not enough: Persons with disabilities demand action | Marthese Mugliette

Attitudes must change—particularly among those who have the power to remove barriers and deliver equality

Attitudes must change—particularly among those who...

Vision 2050 will fail without values
JP Fabri

Values are not a philosophical add-on. They are the operating system of a nation. Without them, strategy becomes theatre.

Values are not a philosophical add-on. They are the...

Jason Micallef’s arrogance must be cut down to size

Jason Micallef tries to frame his actions as a defence of Labourites like him....

Jason Micallef tries to frame his actions as a defence of...

A decree during mediation remains valid despite no action instituted within stipulated time
Malcolm Mifsud

A maintenance order is still valid, although separation proceedings were not instituted within two months from the end of mediation

A maintenance order is still valid, although separation...

World peace and global harmony: A utopian dream?
Mark Said

With such a grim baggage, can mankind ever dream of a lasting, just world peace...

With such a grim baggage, can mankind ever dream of a...

A template for social justice and prosperity | Michael Falzon

Budget 2026 continues this trajectory, sending a clear message of solidarity,...

Budget 2026 continues this trajectory, sending a clear...

‘A little, from the many,’ they say but do you believe them?

On paper we have a law on political party financing that identifies the...

On paper we have a law on political party financing that...

Plea bargaining: For whose convenience?
Mark Said

These debates are vital for the evolution of plea-bargaining practices and for ensuring they serve the interests of justice rather than convenience

These debates are vital for the evolution of...

The Maltese economic model at work | Josef Bugeja

What is concerning is that income inequality is also on the rise. Although not...

What is concerning is that income inequality is also on the...

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’,...

In another western country, even one which is not remotely...

The union that tries to catch two rabbits
JP Fabri

The European Commission’s recent warning to Malta on its public finances...

The European Commission’s recent warning to Malta on...

Cartoon: 14 December 2025

Cartoon by Mikiel Galea

Cartoon by Mikiel Galea

Why Malta should boycott the Eurovision

The country should not be allowed to whitewash its sins through a cultural event intended to bring people together.

The country should not be allowed to whitewash its sins...

State funds for political parties
Mark Said

Yet, can an amended law to provide for state financing of political parties truly arrive at that stage, or can there be enough safeguards and mechanisms to...

Yet, can an amended law to provide for state financing of...