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 prevent such a...
Our commitment to persons with a disability
Julia Farrugia
Providing persons with disabilities the opportunity to maintain independent living, however, is not an end in itself. We continue to make sure the attainment of an inclusive...
Trump’s threat to Europe is not innocent banter

Europe must stand with one voice for its values and not give in to...

Europe must stand with one voice for its values and not...

The hymn of ‘the sweet mother who bore us’
Melvic Zammit

In the shadow of the ‘language question’, Dun Karm deliberately...

In the shadow of the ‘language question’, Dun...

Violent adolescents: We need level heads, not knee-jerk reactions
Josanne Cassar

We need to take a long hard look at what is happening around us, including the...

We need to take a long hard look at what is happening...

Reality bytes: When 300 phone calls trump 196,000+ set-top boxes | Silvio Scerri

If nothing else, one must commend the poetic symmetry, especially the irony of it all. The company chosen to measure national viewing habits through phoned...

If nothing else, one must commend the poetic symmetry,...

Right of reply: Hal Gelmus developers deny giving Galdes preferential treatment

Right of Reply: Excel Invetsments - of Portelli and Agius

Right of Reply: Excel Invetsments - of Portelli and Agius

Ramona Attard resents ‘attacks on the judiciary’ | Giovanni Bonello

I am sad to have to divide the Maltese judiciary into two. Those who, despite the oppressive atmosphere created by Attard’s buddies, soldier on,...

I am sad to have to divide the Maltese judiciary into two....

Let’s stop blaming foreign workers and start fixing the system
JP Fabri

Foreign labour did not break Malta’s system. It revealed the...

Foreign labour did not break Malta’s system. It...

Roderick Galdes has to go

Within this context, the penthouse saga is not just a question of conflict of interest but also one of bad judgement, which makes Galdes unfit for purpose....

Within this context, the penthouse saga is not just a...

Donation does not exonerate social security recipient from explaining how money was used
Malcolm Mifsud

​The Social Security Department must be certain that a cash donation was not used by an applicant to be eligible for medical assistance that is means tested

​The Social Security Department must be certain that a...

Youths as leaders of a future we are building today | Keith Azzopardi Tanti

Young people should not have to wait for their chance. They are already at the decision-making table

Young people should not have to wait for their chance. They...

A tale of two islands: Why Qbajjar Battery cannot be forgotten | Luke Said

How can we be debating its possible handover to private interests when Qbajjar Battery is already fully owned by the state and was earmarked, not...

How can we be debating its possible handover to private...

‘Mercy for the masters, health for the workers'
James Debono

We need a serious discussion on whether the national anthem truly reflects the...

We need a serious discussion on whether the national anthem...

Respect for members of the judiciary | Ramona Attard

When commentary unjustly paints our courts as wilfully hostile to human rights,...

When commentary unjustly paints our courts as wilfully...

Inclusion is not charity. It is fairness | David Casa, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut

Far too many persons with disabilities continue to be left behind from decent work, from public life, from the very services meant to support and protect all...

Far too many persons with disabilities continue to be left...

Pembroke stabbing does not define Maltese schools

Victims of bullying must also be supported. They need to feel safe and aware...

Victims of bullying must also be supported. They need to...

Parental roles in 2025: Has anything changed?
Josanne Cassar

As any parent will tell you, once you have kids you basically never stop...

As any parent will tell you, once you have kids you...

A bazaar for a capital city
Saviour Balzan

We need tourism and we need trade but we cannot go on selling our soul to satisfy the greed

We need tourism and we need trade but we cannot go on...

Malta’s transport debate is stuck in traffic
JP Fabri

Transport is not physics. It is human behaviour. Cars do not appear on the road...

Transport is not physics. It is human behaviour. Cars do...