Two and a half Russians
Saviour Balzan
Western-style democracy is not something that grows on trees. It is an achievement that takes ages to evolve and it makes a nation different from another.
Letters: 20th July 2014
Cartoon 22 December 2013

Cartoon by Mark Scicluna

Cartoon by Mark Scicluna

Annus horribilis for the justice system

The events of this week may well be the last straw that broke the camel’s back, at least with regard to the public credibility of a justice system that has...

The events of this week may well be the last straw that...

Repatriating failed asylum seekers
James Debono

Failed asylum seekers have no right to stay in Malta – but we must weigh the humanitarian nature of each case before repatriating them.

Failed asylum seekers have no right to stay in Malta –...

Spring hunting is not a right
Raphael Vassallo

Evidently, there is a hunger among the wider population for its own voice to be heard above the cacophony of gunfire

Evidently, there is a hunger among the wider population for...

Of pushbacks and one thousand days of hell
Claudine Cassar

When news of the Kristallnacht pogroms reached the ears of European and...

When news of the Kristallnacht pogroms reached the ears of...

Careful what you wish for, Mgr Scicluna
Raphael Vassallo

How many scientific studies have been carried out on the effects of a strictly Catholic upbringing versus a secular one?

How many scientific studies have been carried out on the...

Putting sense in the environmental debate
Michael Falzon

To argue that the proposed changes in Local Plans and planning polices will...

To argue that the proposed changes in Local Plans and...

A colourful lesson
Evarist Bartolo

Children are often the unfiltered and adolescent version of us and can bring to the plenty to the table in the diversity debate

Children are often the unfiltered and adolescent version of...

Sins of omission and commission

It is difficult to reconcile the ‘shock’ registered by the Labour Opposition to revelations of this scandal before the last election, with the fact that...

It is difficult to reconcile the ‘shock’ registered by...

Death bed will may still be valid at law

Magistrate Dr Josette Demicoli on 6 December 2013 decided that a will which was drawn up on the eve of the testator’s death, changing the heirs was still...

Magistrate Dr Josette Demicoli on 6 December 2013 decided...

Integrating Traditional & Digital Marketing
Daniel Coleiro Kingswell

When it comes to traditional and digital marketing, instead of thinking...

When it comes to traditional and digital marketing, instead...

‘Safety last’ in fireworks policy

Once again, too much thought was given to appeasing the fireworks lobby, and not enough to the legitimate safety concerns of the wider public. This is...

Once again, too much thought was given to appeasing the...

Joseph’s basic principles
James Debono

I agree with Muscat that allowing same-sex couples to adopt is a basic principle. But he should use the same equality yardstick in migration and citizenship.

I agree with Muscat that allowing same-sex couples to adopt...

Cartoon 11 December 2013

Cartoon by Mark Scicluna

Cartoon by Mark Scicluna

Miracle on Republic Street
Raphael Vassallo

One tot of brandy and a couple of mince pies and the PN now marches shoulder to shoulder with the Ramblers and FAA

One tot of brandy and a couple of mince pies and the PN now...

Self-employed pensioner may still claim loss of earnings

The Court awarded damages for loss of earnings to a taxi driver who at the time...

The Court awarded damages for loss of earnings to a taxi...

Saviour Balzan's videblog
Saviour Balzan

The truth on the meetings between George Farrugia and the political class, has yet to be told.

The truth on the meetings between George Farrugia and the...

From Ukraine to Wardija Point
Saviour Balzan

Many Gozitans, like the Maltese, continue to believe that the best way to make a quick buck is to build flats, and disfigure the countryside.

Many Gozitans, like the Maltese, continue to believe that...