El Hiblu 3: The trial that should have never started
We believe it is not too late for the State to do the right thing even at this late stage of proceedings. This is a trial that should have never started in the first place
Eurovision is supposed to be a song contest… not a ‘declaration of principles’
Raphael Vassallo
At the moment, they’re all about whether Israel should be allowed to even compete in this year’s ESC: when that country stands accused, by large sections of global...
Bend over, here it comes again | Daniel Xerri

Politicians do not lose any sleep over whether a constituent’s request...

Politicians do not lose any sleep over whether a...

Broadcasting Authority’s rude awakening
Michael Falzon

Of course, Norman Lowell is no common citizen and the BA complied to his wishes

Of course, Norman Lowell is no common citizen and the BA...

If you really want to stop the abuse, go after the source
Josanne Cassar

On being told that cramming numerous strangers into a house like animals was...

On being told that cramming numerous strangers into a house...

A dirty red flag of convenience
Saviour Balzan

Muscat’s flirtations on the Manuel Cuschieri show weaken Abela’s standing. If Muscat stands as an MEP candidate it will signal the demise of the...

Muscat’s flirtations on the Manuel Cuschieri show...

Cartoon: 28 January 2024

Cartoon by Mikiel Galea

Cartoon by Mikiel Galea

The country can do without the burden of a Muscat candidacy

If Robert Abela does not have the strength to turn down Muscat, the Labour...

If Robert Abela does not have the strength to turn down...

A repeat of 2017 in 2024? No thank you Joseph
James Debono

Do we really want to spend the next months discussing Egrant, Panama and...

Do we really want to spend the next months discussing...

State-manipulated media
Mark Said

The government is now bolstering the false perception that most citizens stand with it, with the result that it is able to justify crackdowns on the political...

The government is now bolstering the false perception that...

From words to action | Michael Stivala

Beyond words, only such actions will improve the quality of life for residents

Beyond words, only such actions will improve the quality of...

Shilly-shallying on conservation areas endangers divers and damages industry | Agius and Xerri

As David Attenborough points out, the idea of having marine protected areas that include no-fishing zones is vital... But who cares what Attenborough thinks?...

As David Attenborough points out, the idea of having marine...

Netanyahu’s vision endangers Israel more than it protects it

The aftermath of a ceasefire should see a broad political dialogue taking place...

The aftermath of a ceasefire should see a broad political...

Reining in inflation
Michael Falzon

The parallelism between what has happened in Ireland and what is happening in Malta is glaring

The parallelism between what has happened in Ireland and...

‘Why vote for others to be cheated? Vote for us instead!’
Raphael Vassallo

Elsewhere, both the Socialists and Liberals are equally keen to appease...

Elsewhere, both the Socialists and Liberals are equally...

What the latest statistics tell us about a changing Malta
Josanne Cassar

The fact that the previous barriers which used to divide Malta into two...

The fact that the previous barriers which used to divide...

When Mark Camilleri asked me for a €100,000 interest-free loan
Saviour Balzan

To purposely take one set of privileged chats, intentionally leaving all the...

To purposely take one set of privileged chats,...

Cartoon: 21 January 2024

Cartoon by Mikiel Galea

Cartoon by Mikiel Galea

Tribunal must decide on all grounds of appeal
Malcolm Mifsud

The Financial Services Tribunal was asked to decide on two grounds of appeal...

The Financial Services Tribunal was asked to decide on two...

It’s also about peace of mind

Malta's primary inflation drivers have been services and food. If energy and fuel are taken out of the equation, inflation in Malta would be higher than...

Malta's primary inflation drivers have been services...