A knowledge industry with high standards
Evarist Bartolo
Education Malta, a not-for-profit initiative, will promote the internationalisation of education in Malta, encouraging foreign educational entities to establish a presence here
Malta's publishing industry and the copyright exception
Mark Camilleri
The government should engage publishers further and guarantee that their lifeline will not be cut
We cannot afford another Frontex failure

Described as ‘the worst shipwreck in years’ by the International Organisation for Migration, this latest catastrophe points towards a dramatic...

Described as ‘the worst shipwreck in years’ by...

Children in care deserve better
Josanne Cassar

It’s the height of irony that the prostitutes seemed to have a greater sense of common decency than their client who could not see why defiling his...

It’s the height of irony that the prostitutes seemed...

Benefiting from tax planning

This economic system is based on the belief that in a free economy with private ownership of resources, each individual will maximise his own profit

This economic system is based on the belief that in a free...

Cartoon: 3 July 2016

On political vultures feeding off party critics

On political vultures feeding off party critics

Public loss, private gain?
Ralph Cassar

Public-private partnerships do not have a good track record. The profit motive and public healthcare do not go hand in hand.

Public-private partnerships do not have a good track...

Free speech vs crossing the line
Josanne Cassar

As an employee at OPM, Bedingfield causes a lot of damage to the Labour government: it is coming across as totalitarian, ready to censor anyone who does not...

As an employee at OPM, Bedingfield causes a lot of damage...

Brexit: the consequences

Politically, the impact of Brexit is likely to be even more earth-shattering than the economic consequences

Politically, the impact of Brexit is likely to be even more...

Marijuana decriminalised… for celebrities
Raphael Vassallo

‘Decriminalisation’ has not stopped the Malta Police Force from...

‘Decriminalisation’ has not stopped the Malta...

Cartoon: 29 June 2016

Iceland deals England their second Brexit from the European nations' tournament

Iceland deals England their second Brexit from the European...

The chilling effect of defamatory libel
Kevin Aquilina

A criminal sanction on defamatory libel cases is liable to have a chilling effect on the exercise of freedom of expression

A criminal sanction on defamatory libel cases...

Words can kill
Evarist Bartolo

The language of politics has become one of shouting, name-calling and mud-slinging

The language of politics has become one of shouting,...

After the earthquake

The consequences of Britain’s decision to pull out of the EU are nothing if not far-reaching and momentous

The consequences of Britain’s decision to pull out of...

An axe-wielding bridge-builder?
Michael Falzon

Economy minister Chris Cardona seemed to contradict himself with his declaration of wanting to be a bridge builder while threatening political...

Economy minister Chris Cardona seemed to contradict...

It’s a threat to democracy, but not as we know it
Raphael Vassallo

Brexit is a perfectly legal and valid democratic decision – taken in full...

Brexit is a perfectly legal and valid democratic decision...

Mario Vella – Why I won’t repent

It is simply incredible that while this country is submerged under environmental exploitation and a host of political scandals, it is my head that has to roll....

It is simply incredible that while this country is...

Selective reading, selective interpretation
Josanne Cassar

Pro-lifer Paul Vincenti's claims that “a hidden group”...

Pro-lifer Paul Vincenti's claims that “a hidden...

The ugly truth – opportunity from calamity
Saviour Balzan

Policy decisions are easily facilitated and they have developed directives that...

Policy decisions are easily facilitated and they have...

Cartoon: 26 June 2016

Nigel Farage makes his entrance...

Nigel Farage makes his entrance...