[WATCH] Why George Farrugia’s presidential pardon must be revoked
Saviour Balzan
After Ray Ferris’s acquittal on bribery charges was confirmed by an Appeals Court, we should ask why George Farrugia is still enjoying a presidential pardon
[WATCH] Unverified rumours erode accountability of newspapers
Saviour Balzan
Social media erodes the accountability of news organizations if their work is simply based on rumour instead of verified facts
The Caflangu and the frame-up
Saviour Balzan

To claim that all those gifts from Gaffarena were now part of some elaborate frame-up was utterly silly and stupid. 

To claim that all those gifts from Gaffarena were now part...

Is it worth it?
Josanne Cassar

It cannot be denied that there is a definite sickness at the core of our society; a sickness which has grown deeper over the years and is now so pervasive that...

It cannot be denied that there is a definite sickness at...

Criminalise our children, please…
Raphael Vassallo

As I have often observed, just mention the frightening word ‘drugs’, and all logic and common sense immediately flies out of the window.

As I have often observed, just mention the frightening word...

When a latent defect claim is time-barred
Malcolm Mifsud

In his application Vella Laurenti had purchased a property in Xaghra, Gozo on...

In his application Vella Laurenti had purchased a property...

The criminal libel bandwagon

Even if never carried out, the threat of prison in itself constitutes a direct affront to freedom of expression. But there are other, less direct threats...

Even if never carried out, the threat of prison in itself...

Human rights apply to masons, too…
Raphael Vassallo

The ‘nastiest move’ imaginable, back in the 1920s, was to label someone a ‘mason’. How on earth do you explain that to someone who...

The ‘nastiest move’ imaginable, back in the...

[WATCH] Saviour Balzan’s videoblog
Saviour Balzan

Former minister Joe Cassar has deceived the public by not declaring the acquisition of a vehicle that was set off against a donation to his own party. Surely...

Former minister Joe Cassar has deceived the public by not...

Fraud that goes beyond diesel
Leo Brincat

 No wonder that a number of customers are demanding not only answers but compensation over the recent emissions scandal

 No wonder that a number of customers are demanding...

In politics, never shoot down
Frank Psaila

The fact that Joseph Muscat feels the need to attack Simon Busuttil, instead of focusing on the economy, tells us something about Muscat’s own...

The fact that Joseph Muscat feels the need to attack Simon...

Cartoon: 28 October 2015

Joseph Muscat is worried about the WHO's report on carcinogenic symptoms of meat products

Joseph Muscat is worried about the WHO's report on...

Migration – as old as humanity
Michael Falzon

This everlasting activity is now also reaching the shores of our small island in a more pronounced way, provoking some short-sighted individuals to believe...

This everlasting activity is now also reaching the shores...

A political stalemate

In his two-hour speech in Parliament, Prime Minister Joseph Muscat went to great lengths to discredit the Opposition leader’s economic credentials while...

In his two-hour speech in Parliament, Prime Minister Joseph...

Holy Budget, Batman!
Raphael Vassallo

Almost everywhere you look in the world today, what passes for ‘political debate’ is increasingly beginning to resemble the climactic final round...

Almost everywhere you look in the world today, what passes...

Letters: 25 October 2015
We must stop stoking hatred
Saviour Balzan

I do not believe the woman is sorry for anything, and if I had to put together the innumerable number of times she has hit out at those closest to me, I...

I do not believe the woman is sorry for anything, and if I...

When it comes to ‘jobs for the boys’, will Malta ever change?
Josanne Cassar

I'm asking politicians to please do us all a favour. Respect our...

I'm asking politicians to please do us all a favour....

Cartoon: 25 October 2015

Far-rightist Norman Lowell has appeals a decision acquitting MaltaToday of defamation in his regard

Far-rightist Norman Lowell has appeals a decision...

Skating on thin ice
Angelo Chetcuti

When sport becomes an economic activity, it has to balance out its traditional autonomy and specificity on one hand, and compliance with market and employment...

When sport becomes an economic activity, it has to balance...