Graduate education and mountain climbing | Nicole Falzon
As I gird myself for this adventure, I cannot help but draw parallels between the preparation involved in climbing a mountain and the challenges we – as graduates –...
The right to a fair hearing
Michael Falzon
Regulators cannot investigate anyone and then proceed to formulate an accusation that is decided upon by the same regulator who then proceeds with a ‘guilty’ decision...
Let’s “do something” … by picking on long-time residents
Josanne Cassar

I am still trying to wrap my head around how the state can sanction this type...

I am still trying to wrap my head around how the state can...

Cartoon: 25 February 2024

Cartoon by Mikiel Galea

Cartoon by Mikiel Galea

Unfair consumer contracts null and void

Consumer contracts which are unfair and in violation of consumer protection laws will be declared null and void

Consumer contracts which are unfair and in violation of...

Is ChatGPT a Labourite or a Nationalist?
Alexiei Dingli

While it may seem absurd to attribute political leanings to an AI like ChatGPT, the underlying biases in these technologies have real and significant...

While it may seem absurd to attribute political leanings to...

Being naïve is not an option: Europe’s security is in Malta’s interest

The problem with the PL’s rhetoric is that it ignores the geopolitical developments in Europe over the past two years characterised by Russia’s...

The problem with the PL’s rhetoric is that it ignores...

Robert’s ounce of cruelty to appease the far right
James Debono

What the country needs is not an ounce of cruelty to appease rabid racist...

What the country needs is not an ounce of cruelty to...

Upholding social justice: a year-round commitment | Ivan Bartolo

Our party will continue to be a beacon for change through articles, television...

Our party will continue to be a beacon for change through...

Appeals Court rakes in favour of the Commissioner of Revenues
Malcolm Mifsud

The Court of Appeal held that the Court does not have the competence to...

The Court of Appeal held that the Court does not have the...

Europe’s role: Investing in peace not war | Carmelo Abela

The President of the European Parliament should not continue to repeat what her...

The President of the European Parliament should not...

30 years ago: Pjazza Tlieta, homosexuality and I | Joseph Carmel Chetcuti

Lawyers in Malta are as ‘respectable’ as they are loud, and, as respectable people go, there wasn’t a single homosexual lawyer with the...

Lawyers in Malta are as ‘respectable’ as they...

Alexei Navalny: ‘…it means we are incredibly strong’

It is disheartening to see a vociferous critic like Navalny being eliminated....

It is disheartening to see a vociferous critic like Navalny...

But who would be president?
Mark Said

Although the head of state does not have political power but only a limited constitutional and ceremonial role, we might eventually have to seriously consider...

Although the head of state does not have political power...

Paying for an ego trip
Michael Falzon

Why the government lets him stay in a position in which he acts as if his need for ego trips surpasses his responsibility in the democratic process can hardly...

Why the government lets him stay in a position in which he...

Our short memories
Saviour Balzan

Norman Lowell and his party should be banned and not allowed to stand in any election let alone appear on TV or radio or a blog

Norman Lowell and his party should be banned and not...

Cartoon: 18 February 2024

Cartoon by Mikiel Galea

Cartoon by Mikiel Galea

After the honeymoon, a deep dive into planning policies

The government should do a stocktake of those areas that were added to the...

The government should do a stocktake of those areas that...

The PN Punch-and-Judy show
Mark Said

A number of PN activists or sympathisers are at war with each other. They are fighting over who it is that professes sincere loyalty to the PN’s creed...

A number of PN activists or sympathisers are at war with...

A dealer, an addict and a criminal | Mariella Dimech

Changing a law with the only argument that an addict is not a criminal does not...

Changing a law with the only argument that an addict is not...