Cartoon: 11 May 2025
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 the alleged bombing of the Conscience is definitely required although not necessarily perceived to...
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...

Time to move forward! | Karen Mamo

In 2025, we have an opportunity to extend these human rights-based tools to all people who use drugs and ensure our laws and policies are people-centred, and...

In 2025, we have an opportunity to extend these human...

Journalists need a union. Democracy depends on it | Nicole Meilak

A free press is the cornerstone of democracy. But what if the press itself is...

A free press is the cornerstone of democracy. But what if...

The golden passport scheme does not define Malta’s economic success but it must change

The ruling thus has limited what was once thought to be an unfettered competence of the member states in the realm of citizenship. Our reading of the ECJ...

The ruling thus has limited what was once thought to be an...

A court cannot stop an action which has already taken place
Malcolm Mifsud

A warrant of prohibitory injunction cannot be issued if the action it is being...

A warrant of prohibitory injunction cannot be issued if the...

We’ve created a monster… is there any way to tame it?
Josanne Cassar

The short attention span induced by mindless scrolling of headlines and the...

The short attention span induced by mindless scrolling of...

Faith in action: Understanding Pope Francis’s vision in Evangelii Gaudium | Frank Zammit

Pope Francis calls on believers to become 'missionary disciples' who spread the message of God’s love in every aspect of life. He urges...

Pope Francis calls on believers to become 'missionary...

A world in need of Francis’s human touch

Pope Francis was a moral compass in an increasingly hostile world and served as...

Pope Francis was a moral compass in an increasingly hostile...

Malta’s digital education strategy is a smart, necessary move for the future
Alexiei Dingli

Parents are part of this, too. With proper guidance and support, they’ll be better equipped to help their children navigate digital spaces safely

Parents are part of this, too. With proper guidance and...

Time to move forward! | Karen Mamo

Should the partial decriminalised tools applied for people who use cannabis be extended to all people who use drugs?

Should the partial decriminalised tools applied for people...

Steady as she goes but finance minister needs to keep his hand on the rudder

The strong position government finances are in should not be used as an excuse to play loose with accountability. Waste, abuse and corruption are expensive and...

The strong position government finances are in should not...

The first Pope I loved
James Debono

Pope Francis didn’t change Church doctrine—but he changed the tone, the focus, and the global conversation. As the world tilts rightward, his death...

Pope Francis didn’t change Church doctrine—but...