Christmas wishes are not enough: Persons with disabilities demand action | Marthese Mugliette
Attitudes must change—particularly among those who have the power to remove barriers and deliver equality
Jason Micallef’s arrogance must be cut down to size
Jason Micallef tries to frame his actions as a defence of Labourites like him. In truth it’s just a stupid excuse to pour vitriol on inquisitive journalists whose job...
‘A little, from the many,’ they say but do you believe them?

On paper we have a law on political party financing that identifies the...

On paper we have a law on political party financing that...

Plea bargaining: For whose convenience?
Mark Said

These debates are vital for the evolution of plea-bargaining practices and for ensuring they serve the interests of justice rather than convenience

These debates are vital for the evolution of...

The Maltese economic model at work | Josef Bugeja

What is concerning is that income inequality is also on the rise. Although not...

What is concerning is that income inequality is also on the...

If not a fascist, let us call him a narcissist and double-dealer
Saviour Balzan

In another western country, even one which is not remotely ‘woke’,...

In another western country, even one which is not remotely...

An employment relationship can end before work begins

The Industrial Tribunal explained that if an employment relationship is...

The Industrial Tribunal explained that if an employment...

The union that tries to catch two rabbits
JP Fabri

The European Commission’s recent warning to Malta on its public finances...

The European Commission’s recent warning to Malta on...

Cartoon: 14 December 2025

Cartoon by Mikiel Galea

Cartoon by Mikiel Galea

Why Malta should boycott the Eurovision

The country should not be allowed to whitewash its sins through a cultural event intended to bring people together.

The country should not be allowed to whitewash its sins...

State funds for political parties
Mark Said

Yet, can an amended law to provide for state financing of political parties truly arrive at that stage, or can there be enough safeguards and mechanisms to...

Yet, can an amended law to provide for state financing of...

Our commitment to persons with a disability
Julia Farrugia

Providing persons with disabilities the opportunity to maintain independent...

Providing persons with disabilities the opportunity to...

Trump’s threat to Europe is not innocent banter

Europe must stand with one voice for its values and not give in to...

Europe must stand with one voice for its values and not...

The hymn of ‘the sweet mother who bore us’
Melvic Zammit

In the shadow of the ‘language question’, Dun Karm deliberately...

In the shadow of the ‘language question’, Dun...

Violent adolescents: We need level heads, not knee-jerk reactions
Josanne Cassar

We need to take a long hard look at what is happening around us, including the...

We need to take a long hard look at what is happening...

Reality bytes: When 300 phone calls trump 196,000+ set-top boxes | Silvio Scerri

If nothing else, one must commend the poetic symmetry, especially the irony of it all. The company chosen to measure national viewing habits through phoned...

If nothing else, one must commend the poetic symmetry,...

Right of reply: Hal Gelmus developers deny giving Galdes preferential treatment

Right of Reply: Excel Invetsments - of Portelli and Agius

Right of Reply: Excel Invetsments - of Portelli and Agius

Ramona Attard resents ‘attacks on the judiciary’ | Giovanni Bonello

I am sad to have to divide the Maltese judiciary into two. Those who, despite the oppressive atmosphere created by Attard’s buddies, soldier on,...

I am sad to have to divide the Maltese judiciary into two....

Let’s stop blaming foreign workers and start fixing the system
JP Fabri

Foreign labour did not break Malta’s system. It revealed the...

Foreign labour did not break Malta’s system. It...

Roderick Galdes has to go

Within this context, the penthouse saga is not just a question of conflict of interest but also one of bad judgement, which makes Galdes unfit for purpose....

Within this context, the penthouse saga is not just a...