Trying to decipher their decisions
Saviour Balzan
Lilu King is not good news. He is the kind of businessman who should not be driving around in Paceville as if it was his fiefdom. And on this occasion, perhaps not only this one,...
Is Netanyahu blackmailing Malta? | Arnold Cassola
Benjamin Netanyahu was furious at Spain, Ireland and Norway for recognising the Palestinian state. Malta chickened out at the last moment, which begs the question: Is...
Malta must be in a position to safeguard its exclusive economic zones

An issue that cannot be overlooked once Malta does define the EEZs is the...

An issue that cannot be overlooked once Malta does define...

Barbarism and democracy
John Baldacchino

If we want justice for Daphne, we need to begin to recognise that what murdered her is still manifest in the indifference by those who continue to deny the...

If we want justice for Daphne, we need to begin to...

Reaching beyond the echo chamber: Momentum taps into online communities on Reddit
Mark Camilleri Gambin

Momentum is establishing two dedicated communities on Reddit designed to enhance transparency, discussion, and policy development

Momentum is establishing two dedicated communities on...

Tapping into that streak of cruelty in human nature
Cartoon: 11 May 2025

Cartoon by Mikiel Galea

Cartoon by Mikiel Galea

Why do the ‘Winds of Heaven’ lead back to Israel? | David Attard

A formal and proper investigation into the mysterious circumstances surrounding...

A formal and proper investigation into the mysterious...

Compassion, respect to life and individual choice, should guide assisted dying debate

While we encourage a mature debate on assisted dying, shaped around the belief that an individual has a right to end their pain and choose when to depart, we...

While we encourage a mature debate on assisted dying,...

Interest on deposit starts when promise of sale falls through
Malcolm Mifsud

The interest on the refund of a deposit paid on a promise of sale (POS)...

The interest on the refund of a deposit paid on a promise...

From Rush Hour to Nightlife: Unveiling Malta’s Hidden Car Movement Patterns

The Digital Traffic Brain project offers more than just numbers—it tells the story of how we move, where we go, and why 

The Digital Traffic Brain project offers more than just...

A deafening Maltese and European silence

The Maltese government must take the lead and demand that the UN Security Council authorise an investigation into the attack on the Gaza-bound ship so that the...

The Maltese government must take the lead and demand that...

Midnight strike: The mystery attack on the Conscience | David Attard

Aid workers have claimed their ship, the Conscience, was targeted by two drones...

Aid workers have claimed their ship, the Conscience, was...

The demise of the golden goose
Josanne Cassar

This is good to hear, especially since if these investments do materialise then we should not have to worry too much about the golden passports being...

This is good to hear, especially since if these investments...

From drones to news for free
Cartoon: 04 May 2025

Cartoon by Mikiel Galea

Cartoon by Mikiel Galea

A drone attack, Malta’s vulnerability and Israel’s genocide

The brutal Israeli military attacks on humanitarian aid workers and UN staff;...

The brutal Israeli military attacks on humanitarian aid...

Many cardinals but only one pope. Will it be Gozitan Mario Grech?
Kurt Sansone

The cardinals of the Catholic Church will gather in conclave to elect a new...

The cardinals of the Catholic Church will gather in...

The scheming authority | Patrick Calleja

The notion that the Villa Rosa local plan has been dictated by the developer’s proposal is of great concern. The Planning Authority’s approach does...

The notion that the Villa Rosa local plan has been dictated...

The EU at war: Possible scenarios for Malta
Mark Said

The apparent contradiction between neutrality and EU mutual defence...

The apparent contradiction between neutrality and EU mutual...