Let’s not lose sight of humanity
By courting the super-rich, and treating the lowest strata of society as criminals, the government is sending out the message that human dignity is only appraised on the basis of...
Down with the establishment?
Michael Falzon
With so many evident shortcomings in our two main political parties, the least they can do is spare the electorate meaningless arguments as to which of them is anti-establishment,...
Turkey’s military coup: A gift from God?
Tolga Temuge

It is not surprising that Erdogan reportedly called the attempted coup “a...

It is not surprising that Erdogan reportedly called the...

I have a feeling…
Saviour Balzan

I am saddened by the fact that the events such as the one that took place in Nice may lead to the supremacy of Marine le Pen and the far right,...

I am saddened by the fact that the events such as...

Leave grieving relatives alone
Josanne Cassar

It has become something of a race against the clock for news organisations to be the first to get that all-important first interview with relatives of someone...

It has become something of a race against the clock for...

Cartoon: 17 July 2016

Jeffrey Pullicino Orlando demands some protection from the social media

Jeffrey Pullicino Orlando demands some protection from the...

Rupert Murdoch, the people’s puppeteer

Murdoch was the puppeteer behind Farage

Murdoch was the puppeteer behind Farage

Moving beyond the quartet
Alon Ben-Meir

The Quartet fails to take into account the reality on the ground and the psychological dimension of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict

The Quartet fails to take into account the reality on the...

Against proposed fuel station next to Turkish Muslim Cemetery at Marsa

Fondazzjoni Wirt Artna appeals to halt proposed conversion of a derelict factory abutting the Turkish Muslim cemetery at Marsa into a fuel station and a...

Fondazzjoni Wirt Artna appeals to halt proposed conversion...

Publication of IIP citizens’ names in gazette

It is mandatory that the names of all persons who during the previous 12...

It is mandatory that the names of all persons who during...

Property is deemed to be commercial if complementary to the principal business
Malcolm Mifsud

The board commented that in this case the discontinued conversion took place 12 years before the applicants filed their action in court

The board commented that in this case the discontinued...

Don’t beat yourself up over those exam results
Josanne Cassar

Paradoxically, it is sometimes those who have floated through life without...

Paradoxically, it is sometimes those who have floated...

Towards higher ethical standards

It is fitting that Parliament is currently debating a bill to scrutinise the ethical behaviour of MPs, people of trust and government advisors and consultants

It is fitting that Parliament is currently debating a bill...

The age of political media is over
Raphael Vassallo

The political media does not produce journalism. It does a Mafia-style hit-job, nothing more, nothing less. In the hands of political parties, ‘the...

The political media does not produce journalism. It does a...

Where is Simon Busuttil?
James Debono

The problem for the PN goes beyond Simon Busuttil’s leadership qualities. The PN has never answered the existential questions posed by Muscat’s...

The problem for the PN goes beyond Simon Busuttil’s...

Bringing education into the 21st century
Evarist Bartolo

In the proposed setup, the role and function of schools have improved; schools have been empowered and democratised

In the proposed setup, the role and function of schools...

Reforming the education sector

The discussion on the Maltese educational system reform provides an excellent opportunity to finally address a number of outstanding issues in this sector

The discussion on the Maltese educational system...

From pushback to Brexit
Michael Falzon

The old chestnut of foreigners ‘invading our country and taking our jobs’ hides the ugliness of bigotry posing as patriotism, and it is no...

The old chestnut of foreigners ‘invading our country...

Blame it on Brexit
Raphael Vassallo

‘Brexit’ actually got us to re-evaluate our entire understanding of what this whole ‘EU thing actually is’

‘Brexit’ actually got us to re-evaluate our...

The way to Neverland
Angelo Chetcuti

These Championships have shown that having more teams compete in the final tournament was not a bad idea after all – the so-called minnows fared more...

These Championships have shown that having more teams...