Growth, stability and the questions that follow
JP Fabri
While Malta’s public finances remain in relatively good health, they highlight the need for careful stewardship to ensure that growth in spending is matched by resilient...
This was not just about some gravel
Josanne Cassar
The crux of the matter is the role of politically appointed officials and their relationship with the public, especially when the latter “dare” to criticise their...
Ta’ Qali: A storm in a dust bowl and arrogance

Many people have become wary of public institutions, more so when those leading...

Many people have become wary of public institutions, more...

There is no democracy without media freedom | Pia Zammit

Media freedom is not about protecting journalists for their own sake....

Media freedom is not about protecting journalists for their...

Misappropriation is a crime that affects trust
Malcolm Mifsud

In a judgment delivered by Magistrate Simone Grech in Police vs Terence...

In a judgment delivered by Magistrate Simone Grech in...

Tough but necessary | Chris Bonett

These are tough measures, but necessary. These changes send a clear message. Reckless behaviour is not acceptable.

These are tough measures, but necessary. These changes send...

Bernard Grech: A post mortem | Frank Camilleri

Bernard Grech was right to call it quits thus saving the party a potential...

Bernard Grech was right to call it quits thus saving the...

PN leadership race: The day after

There is no doubt that Borg and Delia are of conservative stock. There is nothing wrong with that but they will have to choose the shade of blue they would...

There is no doubt that Borg and Delia are of conservative...

If everything is celebrated as a milestone, then real milestones become meaningless
Josanne Cassar

New, frankly, absurd trends seem to mushroom all over the place

New, frankly, absurd trends seem to mushroom all over the...

Cartoon: 31 August 2025

Cartoon by Mikiel Galea

Cartoon by Mikiel Galea

The EU is losing its relevance. Draghi is right
JP Fabri

Draghi’s speech deserves to be read not just as commentary, but as an...

Draghi’s speech deserves to be read not just as...

Calling it by its proper name
Saviour Balzan

The worst bit is that Robert Abela believes that by bringing people like Gafa into the fold, he will neutralise him

The worst bit is that Robert Abela believes that by...

The new paradigm
Adrian Delia

Our party has always fought to define Malta not by our size but by our spirit, not by our limitations rather by our potential

Our party has always fought to define Malta not by our size...

Malta’s next chapter: A vision for renewal and opportunity
Alex Borg

What do we want Malta to stand for in the next 25 years? Not just economic...

What do we want Malta to stand for in the next 25 years?...

A landlord and his racist slurs

The disgusting and racist behaviour shown by the person in our report is symptomatic of a mentality where foreigners exist to be milked while being told they...

The disgusting and racist behaviour shown by the person in...

Sheep wars in the West Bank | Alexander Clayman

At some point, I realised that it is 2025, and I am observing a land-grab and...

At some point, I realised that it is 2025, and I am...

Court upholds rights of injured and unregistered worker
Malcolm Mifsud

On 23 July 2025, Magistrate Donatella Frendo Dimech delivered a powerful...

On 23 July 2025, Magistrate Donatella Frendo Dimech...

Secondment clause enforced
Malcolm Mifsud

A former aviation manager has won over €32,000 after a Maltese court ruled his employer broke a promise to renew his contract, despite claiming he’d...

A former aviation manager has won over €32,000 after a...

Of bricks, tax evasion and tax avoidance | Frank Camilleri

The black economy in Malta is so rampant and brazen that the finance minister...

The black economy in Malta is so rampant and brazen that...

MICE: More than just numbers | Rodrick Zerafa

These results aren’t just impressive—they’re sustainable....

These results aren’t just...