Year of the Vaccine...
Raphael Vassallo
If   people  now  object  to  face-masks,  it  is  only  because  the  ‘protection’  these...
Looking back at 2021 | A new normal that shows no sign of waning
Matthew Vella
Christmas Specials • Malta’s government thrived under COVID-19, but is this growing power coming at a cost of the value of politics? The need for social security...
Democracy and the common good
Michael Falzon

When will this country really break free?

When will this country really break free?

A lifeline for Malta, the EU and the planet | Robert Abela

Our nation as a small island state, is the smallest emitter in the EU, but may...

Our nation as a small island state, is the smallest emitter...

Taxi Mary, quite contrary
Josanne Cassar

For most people taxis are once again considered a one-off luxury, a means of transport you book just to take you to the airport, or when you are desperate to...

For most people taxis are once again considered a one-off...

The terror of Robespierre
Saviour Balzan

You cannot praise Angelo Gafà for being a serious guy one day, and then choose to paste him on a poster and accuse him of being shameful and...

You cannot praise Angelo Gafà for being a serious...

The election that never was

Robert Abela kept the Nationalist Party guessing, forcing it into premature election mode, already taxing on its limited resources

Robert Abela kept the Nationalist Party guessing, forcing...

Administrative decisions cannot be revoked without consultation
Malcolm Mifsud

Authorities cannot reply merely on third party complains when it revokes...

Authorities cannot reply merely on third party complains...

European Citizen Prize rewards those who embody European values
Alex Agius Saliba

Dar tal-Providenza embodies the best values that we as Maltese and...

Dar tal-Providenza embodies the best values that...

Lassana masterpiece: gnashing of teeth betrays the frailty of Maltese identity
Matthew Vella

As we witness the shrill indignation of idiots whose small world has been brought into frame by the audacity of the Lassana portrait,...

As we witness the shrill indignation of idiots...

‘Environmental credibility’ needs more than just public gardens, you know…
Raphael Vassallo

Oh, Ok: I’ll admit that’s more how I would answer that question, if I were able to put words in Mr Ambjent’s mouth

Oh, Ok: I’ll admit that’s more how I would...

Reproductive rights are human rights – where does Malta stand? | Nathalie Psaila

In spite of Malta being a “proud UN member”, it consistently discriminates against women as sexual beings from very early on in their lives

In spite of Malta being a “proud UN member”, it...

Robert Abela’s litmus test

Abela still needs to send a clear signal that he will leave no stone unturned in establishing both the political and judicial truths related to the Panama...

Abela still needs to send a clear signal that he will leave...

About that Spraggan incident: most waiters at trendy Valletta restaurants aren’t Maltese, sooo…

No 110 – LGBTIQ Tourists Welcome (Kinda)!

No 110 – LGBTIQ Tourists Welcome (Kinda)!

A new political party? Mamma Mia!
Raphael Vassallo

According to the Electoral Commission, ‘ABBA’ is… wait for it… “too short to be abbreviated” (and, as George Clooney so...

According to the Electoral Commission, ‘ABBA’...

Disagreeing with the Ombudsman
Michael Falzon

One wonders whether it was the ministry that pushed the Commissioner to sign the letter or if it was the other way about. Whichever it was, it is a reflection...

One wonders whether it was the ministry that pushed the...

Dalli is not fit to be prison director
Saviour Balzan

One would have thought that people dying in prison would translate into solid and water-tight evidence of the state of affairs in Corradino –...

One would have thought that people dying in prison would...

If we live long enough, we’re all going to need taking care of
Josanne Cassar

As we gaze at our parents, we need to fully appreciate that one day, that will...

As we gaze at our parents, we need to fully appreciate that...

People want fairness: nothing more, nothing less

Neither a Labour victory by a larger margin, nor even the...

Neither a Labour victory by a larger margin, nor...

It’s plaintiff that must prove its case to Court’s satisfaction
Malcolm Mifsud

The Court may rest solely on the plaintiff’s evidence, even if the...

The Court may rest solely on the plaintiff’s...