Not fighting the mafia, is what makes a ‘Mafia State’
Politicians on both sides must show less pride and more maturity at this juncture in this country’s trajectory
Breaking the wheel: unlocking the secrecy of party financing is crucial
Robert Louis Fenech
Political parties raise millions on television marathons. Mass meetings are held with concert-grade sound systems and stages. But do we know where the money comes from?
Nothing is certain, except death and… U-turns
Raphael Vassallo

Looks like mega-developers are the only ones who will actually benefit...

Looks like mega-developers are the only ones who will...

‘Fairness’ can only be achieved through social reform

In short, the PN’s vision can only be compelling if it departs from the...

In short, the PN’s vision can only be compelling if...

Tattoos and the police: objectionable designs should be covered up

‘I feel that the corps should not let an officer display any tattoo...

‘I feel that the corps should not let an officer...

Jobs for MPs
Michael Falzon

I have always been against MPs, who are not part of the executive, to be full-time employees

I have always been against MPs, who are not part of the...

The issue is no longer ‘abortion’. It’s ‘leadership’
Raphael Vassallo

Why is the PN leader choosing between two extremes, instead...

Why is the PN leader choosing between two extremes,...

The PN’s ‘broad church’ is surely not friendly to broads…

The Skinny | No 113 – No Abortion, No Cry

The Skinny | No 113 – No Abortion, No Cry

The Xarabank legacy: ‘I’ll shout you down'
Josanne Cassar

This childish display by zoo owner Chris Borg underlined once again how we...

This childish display by zoo owner Chris Borg underlined...

Bernard’s fatal moment, Scicluna’s transgression
Saviour Balzan

In the past, the PN’s openness was a recipe for success, now Bernard...

In the past, the PN’s openness was a recipe for...

Why Byron Camilleri has to go

Minister Byron Camilleri stopped short of taking the bull by the horns when dealing with Col. Alex Dalli

Minister Byron Camilleri stopped short of taking the bull...

A socially conscious energy transition | Josianne Cutajar

The EU and any member state government will not be judged by how it treats its...

The EU and any member state government will not be judged...

If you engage an incompetent person, you are responsible for damages caused
Malcolm Mifsud

Damages caused by a incompetent contractor, will be charged to the party who engaged that contractor

Damages caused by a incompetent contractor, will be charged...

Lions, and tigers, and amateurs…
Raphael Vassallo

When the chips are down, you don’t exactly need a ‘PhD in Advanced Debating Skills’ to post a comment on Facebook… it is still not the...

When the chips are down, you don’t exactly need a...

Why do filmmakers complain about budgets? All we care about is on TikTok these days

The Skinny | No 112 – Malta Film Awards

The Skinny | No 112 – Malta Film Awards

Even ‘revolving doors’ have to be investigated

Muscat’s dealings with a Swiss firm that appears to be connected to...

Muscat’s dealings with a Swiss firm that appears to...

‘Am I appealing?’ Not for me to say, really…
Raphael Vassallo

There is a tendency in this country to use words and expressions without...

There is a tendency in this country to use words and...

Tourism: back to square one
Michael Falzon

Who cares? So long as the shops, the bars and the restaurants are full, everybody is happy!

Who cares? So long as the shops, the bars and the...

A socially conscious energy transition | Josianne Cutajar

We must continue working towards ensuring a steady supply of energy, whilst...

We must continue working towards ensuring a steady supply...

When will MPs start acting honourably?
Josanne Cassar

If Mizzi was feeling humiliated by being called to appear in front of the PAC maybe he should have thought of that before all his dubious wheeling and...

If Mizzi was feeling humiliated by being called to...