Person who paid for loan to refurbish partner’s residence must be refunded
Malcolm Mifsud
If a person in a relationship proves that they paid for works in their partner’s property, they should be refunded
Deterrence, stigma and Maltese society: One pill too far? | Karen Mamo
A renaissance in drug policy reform is possible; we just need to remove the shackles of the present ancien régime and replace deterrence and fear, with...
The constitutional cost of political intransigence | Deborah Schembri

One can only hope that reason prevails over political brinkmanship, and that...

One can only hope that reason prevails over political...

The dating game: It’s a jungle out there
Josanne Cassar

I often read questions by single people asking, 'where do you go to...

I often read questions by single people asking, 'where...

If you want to do politics, you must know how to do it
Saviour Balzan

If ever this happens and a third party does succeed in electing a person to...

If ever this happens and a third party does succeed in...

Density as destiny. Population, growth & urbanism
JP Fabri

IMF staff calculations place Malta’s population density at close to 1,800...

IMF staff calculations place Malta’s population...

Cartoon: 15 February 2026

Cartoon by Mikiel Galea

Cartoon by Mikiel Galea

The student and the emperor

Indeed, the student’s question ‘why is my performing arts school without a hall?’ requires an honest answer from the authorities

Indeed, the student’s question ‘why is my...

When a ‘return and resell’ deal triggers payment
Malcolm Mifsud

The Court of Appeal presided by Mr Justice Lawrence Mintoff dismissed the...

The Court of Appeal presided by Mr Justice Lawrence Mintoff...

How Servizzi Ewropej helps Malta make the most of EU Membership | Stefan Zrinzo Azzopardi

The agency’s work stands as proof that even in a small island state, well-targeted assistance can turn EU policy into real-world progress

The agency’s work stands as proof that even in a...

Compassion, stones, and the curious case of making wrong things legal | Mariana Debono

Compassion does not mean refusing to throw the first stone. It means refusing to pretend there is no stone at all

Compassion does not mean refusing to throw the first...

Improving the care of older persons | Malcolm Paul Agius Galea

The success of this pilot project meant that the IC unit at SVP has now...

The success of this pilot project meant that the IC unit at...

The ideal republic
Mark Said

In a republic, anyone who respects the rule of law can be elected as the ruler, and everyone lives as free as the ruler

In a republic, anyone who respects the rule of law can be...

A Sliema problem, a nationwide concern

Combatting racism and xenophobia is a must. But while doing so, the concerns of ordinary people, who are neither racist nor xenophobic, must not be ignored

Combatting racism and xenophobia is a must. But while doing...

Desperately seeking leaders with integrity
Josanne Cassar

The country (and the world) is desperately seeking integrity in its leaders,...

The country (and the world) is desperately seeking...

A new chapter for family justice in Malta
Jonathan Attard

This reform places children first, respects both parents equally, and builds a...

This reform places children first, respects both parents...

Two steps forward, three steps back
Saviour Balzan

The IMF’s general conclusions were that Malta was doing great but the steroids it was taking were going to run short. And the primary two considerations...

The IMF’s general conclusions were that Malta was...

Let’s please look beyond the headlines when discussing tourism
JP Fabri

Quality is not achieved by simply reducing numbers or raising prices. It is...

Quality is not achieved by simply reducing numbers or...

Cartoon: 8 February 2026

Cartoon by Mikiel Galea

Cartoon by Mikiel Galea

Rewarding illegality is an affront to fairness and basic decency

Unfortunately, the concept of fairness seems to fly over the Labour...

Unfortunately, the concept of fairness seems to fly over...