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The paradox of euthanasia and palliative care

Mark Said

A person’s desire for hastened death changes over time and reduces when care is good

The right to let go with dignity | Edward Zammit Lewis

A medically assisted death shall be considered a natural death for all intents and purposes of law and of contract

Raphael Vassallo

They never once challenged him for the leadership themselves; nor have they ever availed of their presumed majority in Parliament to strip him of the title of...

They never once challenged him for the leadership...

Chantelle was stabbed by Justin… and our cultural and social welfare deficits | Maria Brown

Expecting people to unlearn our galvanised gender stereotypes – just because relevant authorities argue that these are politically or morally incorrect...

Expecting people to unlearn our galvanised gender...

Raphael Vassallo

All these years later, we tend to forget that Fenech Adami – when still...

All these years later, we tend to forget that Fenech Adami...

Michael Falzon

Passing the buck, instead of taking action, is the slightest abuse that one can think of

Passing the buck, instead of taking action, is the...

Highlighting the rubbish problem... by using rubbish

Josanne Cassar

It is clear she has hit a raw nerve: obviously, no one likes to have the worst...

It is clear she has hit a raw nerve: obviously, no one...

Delia is delusional. He cannot rebuild the PN

Saviour Balzan

Delia has no credibility and no chance in hell of rebuilding the party. He...

Delia has no credibility and no chance in hell of...

The Palestinians are in a tough spot... and the Democratic primaries are off to a bad start

Matthew Bugeja

January felt like a long month for most following global news

January felt like a long month for most following global...

Would it make it any better if women killed men too?

Josanne Cassar

If we cannot mourn the death of a woman still in her prime who was callously...

If we cannot mourn the death of a woman still in her prime...

There is no such thing as a ‘crime of passion’

Raphael Vassallo

There have been no fewer than 31 cases of femicide since 1978; and while they...

There have been no fewer than 31 cases of femicide since...

Pollution control measures: vague, cowardly and business as usual

Ralph Cassar

It is crystal clear that either ERA or their political masters are not ready to...

It is crystal clear that either ERA or their political...

Sexual harassment at work: a tough row to hoe | Renée Laiviera

In order to control such challenging behaviour all employers and...

In order to control such challenging behaviour all...

Michael Falzon

Just withdrawing the contract is not enough. Did Konrad Mizzi approach MTA offering his services, or was it MTA who sought them?

Just withdrawing the contract is not enough. Did Konrad...

‘The Prime Minister’s prerogative’ is precisely the problem

Raphael Vassallo

Can a new prime minister bring about any truly meaningful change? Oh yes,...

Can a new prime minister bring about any truly meaningful...

Saviour Balzan

In a normal country, the Opposition would blossom and hit the roof. The opposite has happened, and the problem is clearly Adrian Delia

In a normal country, the Opposition would blossom and hit...

Is it really possible to judge the best?

Josanne Cassar

Of course, when it comes to judging what is ‘the best’ in any art form, whether it is film, music or books, there is obviously always an element of...

Of course, when it comes to judging what is ‘the...

A new dawn for Europe as sun sets on the United Kingdom’s EU membership

By EP President David Sassoli, European Council President Charles Michel, and EC President Ursula von der Leyen

By EP President David Sassoli, European Council President...

Fired from your job? Here, let us give you a better one!

Josanne Cassar

I’m sure there are many ordinary people reading this who have lost their...

I’m sure there are many ordinary people reading this...

‘Continuity’ and ‘change’ can’t both happen at the same time…

Raphael Vassallo

One thing, however, is certain: ‘continuity’ and ‘change’ cannot realistically co-exist for very long. Sooner or later… and my...

One thing, however, is certain: ‘continuity’...