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Mental health, drug abuse and a family tragedy

Josanne Cassar

What has particularly stayed with me, like a dark shadow which is impossible to shake off, is the looming spectre of mental illness, exacerbated by drug abuse, among so many young...

Galdes must go, but Jason Azzopardi must not be the one leading the crusade

Saviour Balzan

The political arguments against an unfit minister should be left to a political party that has nothing to hide, preaches ethics as a measure of propriety and not be dictated by a...

Arnold Cassola

In reality, what was happening was that OECD was now imposing harsh financial decisions on Malta, without our country being able to influence decisions, since...

In reality, what was happening was that OECD was now...

A right at the end: Dignity, autonomy, and the case for assisted voluntary euthanasia | Andrew Sciberras

Dignity is not a luxury. It is a right, and it must be protected not only in life, but in death too

Dignity is not a luxury. It is a right, and it must be...

What is it like to be human? | Mario Gerada

And so, we are left with a question that feels more urgent than ever: What is...

And so, we are left with a question that feels more urgent...

Manoel Island: When 29,000 voices are not enough for our government

Mark Camilleri Gambin

The 29,000 signatures on the Manoel Island petition are not just a number; they...

The 29,000 signatures on the Manoel Island petition are not...

This constant sexualisation of women will backfire

Josanne Cassar

The original feminist wave tried its best to put a stop to this objectification...

The original feminist wave tried its best to put a stop to...

Why protesting over what happened at Għargħur is a joke

Saviour Balzan

The long and short of it is that the Għargħur local council battle is a waste...

The long and short of it is that the Għargħur local...

Strengthening Malta’s cannabis reform through responsible regulation

Joey Reno Vella

We cannot turn a blind eye to residents who are being adversely affected by cannabis emissions, otherwise that would be politically irresponsible and socially...

We cannot turn a blind eye to residents who are being...

Bulldozing democracy | Alison Zerafa Civelli

Why on earth would the opposition leadership chose to deliberately draw...

Why on earth would the opposition leadership chose to...

Miriam Dalli

The people of Malta deserve access to the best possible infrastructure. And they deserve energy that is stable, affordable and clean

The people of Malta deserve access to the best possible...

Hunting in Malta contributes to nature conservation | Jens Ulrik Høgh

I am confident that the experience gained through the reform of hunting in Malta, combined with the specialist knowledge of Maltese hunters, could be used to...

I am confident that the experience gained through the...

Of medals, nationality and representing one’s country

Josanne Cassar

National identity is a profound, visceral feeling which is often intangible and...

National identity is a profound, visceral feeling which is...

Euthanasia: A humane dilemma or a theological one? | James Vella Clark

My own view, evolving as it may be, is this: Euthanasia should be legally available under strict, transparent, and carefully monitored safeguards

My own view, evolving as it may be, is this: Euthanasia...

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...

Lilu King is not good news. He is the kind of businessman...

Is Netanyahu blackmailing Malta? | Arnold Cassola

Benjamin Netanyahu was furious at Spain, Ireland and Norway for recognising the...

Benjamin Netanyahu was furious at Spain, Ireland and Norway...

Mark Said

Those newly minted EU citizens would hold rights which, under EU law, override the sovereignty that member states are otherwise free to exercise over them

Those newly minted EU citizens would hold rights which,...

Where is the money, Johann Grech? | Matthew Maggi

If the film industry has truly generated €1 billion for Malta’s...

If the film industry has truly generated €1 billion...

You looked? You’re hooked: Retargeting, FOMO appeals and young people | Ivan De Battista

When FOMO-driven retargeted advertisements influence children’s attitudes, they often pressure parents to make purchases

When FOMO-driven retargeted advertisements influence...

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...