Villa Rosa: When local plans are not cast in stone
James Debono
For the past years, the Labour government has told local communities faced with overdevelopment that it can’t change local plans for their benefit. So why does the...
The many October 7s
They deserve to live in peace and security as dignified human beings. They deserve a better life and leaders on all sides have a duty to make this happen
Censoring the conversation: KSU's appalling attack on free speech
James Debono

Removing a stand is a coercive act and a breach of constitutional rights,...

Removing a stand is a coercive act and a breach of...

‘Genuine mistake’ shows just how worryingly easy it is to dismiss the media

It is refreshing that the Chief Justice apologised for the mistake and we take his word for it that this was the fruit of miscommunication. It’s not very...

It is refreshing that the Chief Justice apologised for the...

Discipline and abuse
Michael Falzon

Government employees are protected from blatant politically motivated decisions. Not so those who are employed by the plethora of state entities that exist...

Government employees are protected from blatant politically...

If it is not a wakeup call, then what is it?
Saviour Balzan

Unless the party renews itself, radically changes its constitution and more...

Unless the party renews itself, radically changes its...

Cartoon: 29 September 2024

Cartoon by Mikiel Galea

Cartoon by Mikiel Galea

The Gaza killing fields must stop

Nowhere is impunity clearly on show as it is in the Middle East, where Israel continues to do as it pleases in Gaza, the West Bank and now teasing an invasion...

Nowhere is impunity clearly on show as it is in the Middle...

Curating a community-based infrastructure | Chris Bonett

By increasing walking paths and cycling routes, we are dually reducing...

By increasing walking paths and cycling routes, we are...

A judicial sale by auction will not be suspended unless there is a legitimate impediment

A judicial sale by auction will not be suspended unless there is a legitimate impediment warranting such suspension

A judicial sale by auction will not be suspended unless...

A strategic investment towards resilience
Miriam Dalli

The Sant’Antnin upgrade is a prime example of this strategy in action....

The Sant’Antnin upgrade is a prime example of this...

Balancing technical skills with a well-rounded education
Alexiei Dingli

A well-rounded education is crucial for developing critical thinking, ethical...

A well-rounded education is crucial for developing critical...

Whatever happened to the Equality Bill?

Only a healthy and constructive debate can help smoothen the edges and make it a better albeit realistic law

Only a healthy and constructive debate can help smoothen...

Just 60 years ago
Michael Falzon

Over the last 60 years we had different Maltese governments that took decisions in the interest of Malta and that made the difference, even when these...

Over the last 60 years we had different Maltese governments...

God Bless
Saviour Balzan

To tell you the truth, Maltese daily life and experiences always takes me back to ‘God Bless.’  And I guess during the last two weeks I could...

To tell you the truth, Maltese daily life and experiences...

Cartoon: 22 September 2024

Cartoon by Mikiel Galea

Cartoon by Mikiel Galea

Government should stop giving trappers false hope

The ECJ has seen through government’s ruse and the latest judgment is...

The ECJ has seen through government’s ruse and the...

Connecting Malta to the international art world | Edith Devaney

With MICAS, we are starting a new chapter – one that looks outward and...

With MICAS, we are starting a new chapter – one that...

Commemorating our nationhood
Mark Said

This coming 21 September should serve as a platform for reflection and progress, encouraging us to reflect on our nation’s journey, the challenges...

This coming 21 September should serve as a platform for...

Let’s hope there will be no turning back of the clock on criminal libel

It is convenient for politicians to depict the media and journalists as the bogeyman. More often than not no attempt is made to distinguish between acts of...

It is convenient for politicians to depict the media and...