The national interest, and all that

Raphael Vassallo

People support political parties not for what they represent, but on the basis of what they can offer them

Humanitarianism cannot be evaded

Bereft of all logic, the Maltese government prefers pursuing a point of principle, which endangers the lives of 102 asylum seekers, in a stand-off against a commercial vessel.

Michael Falzon

What is interesting about the Paolo Gabriele case is that it has put into motion the lay judiciary process of the Vatican State.

What is interesting about the Paolo Gabriele case is that...

Will Azzopardis get access to the Vella magisterial inquiry?

Evarist Bartolo

The Azzopardi family feels that the magisterial inquiry was a cover up to...

The Azzopardi family feels that the magisterial inquiry was...

Only one option can now rid us of this uncertainty and restore public faith in a parliament which no longer seems to deserve any. The prime minister knows well...

Only one option can now rid us of this uncertainty and...

Raphael Vassallo

How many more of the party faithful will take the plunge, I wonder, just to save the bacon of their leader?

How many more of the party faithful will take the plunge, I...

Raphael Vassallo

Incredibly, the forthcoming amendment to the IVF bill means we have performed the mother (literally) of all 360-degree turns.

Incredibly, the forthcoming amendment to the IVF bill means...

Conrad Bugeja

The term Penguin Update is used to refer to an update that Google made to their ranking algorithm.

The term Penguin Update is used to refer to an update that...

Claudine Cassar

Josie Muscat’s statement on how men are “provoked” into domestic violence are alarming, to say the least.

Josie Muscat’s statement on how men are “provoked”...

Evarist Bartolo

By the beginning of August, Inspire had still not received any payment for April, May, June and July.

By the beginning of August, Inspire had still not received...

Raphael Vassallo

The part where all the crap comes out? That would be your ass...

The part where all the crap comes out? That would be your...

Saviour Balzan

The writing in no longer on the wall, it is now inculcated in the psyche of most Maltese. Gonzi is simply not working.

The writing in no longer on the wall, it is now inculcated...

When Parliament convenes, it will certainly not be House business as usual.

When Parliament convenes, it will certainly not be House...

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James Debono

On minimum wage, this is another case of the Nationalist pot calling the Labour’s kettle black. But it’s workers (and Labour voters) who are the real...

On minimum wage, this is another case of the Nationalist...

Evarist Bartolo

At birth or upon assessment there exists insensitivity or lack of knowledge about disability within the medical profession.

At birth or upon assessment there exists insensitivity or...

Michael Falzon

I wonder whether the polls at the end of this week will reveal any dramatic change in the state of play.

I wonder whether the polls at the end of this week will...

So Jesus was married, huh? And what about his brothers?

Raphael Vassallo

So Jesus had brothers, huh? And sisters too, according to Mark. And we have...

So Jesus had brothers, huh? And sisters too, according to...

Saviour Balzan

Joseph Muscat is petrified his proposals will be taken to the cleaners by the media and traditional janissaries who make it their business to tackle Labour as...

Joseph Muscat is petrified his proposals will be taken to...

Gonzi seems to be alienating the very people whose support he once took for granted… while gaining little or nothing to compensate for this potential loss.

Gonzi seems to be alienating the very people whose support...