‘U il-kotra qamet f’daqqa’…
Raphael Vassallo
And if that’s not a milestone historical moment, for Ruzar Briffa to write a poem about: I don’t know what is, quite frankly…
A budget not for the middle class? | Daniel Attard
While this budget heralds numerous improvements in social security benefits for low-income individuals, alongside a significant rise in the minimum wage, it also offers...
Jumu’ah on the  Msida seafront
Frank Psaila

We are living in dangerous times and whoever was behind the idea that a group of Muslim men conduct their Friday prayers on the Msida seafront, alongside a...

We are living in dangerous times and whoever was behind the...

The new face of Malta
Michael Falzon

Strong migration flows have boosted Malta's potential growth but recent events have shone a light on a persistent streak of xenophobia and intolerance 

Strong migration flows have boosted Malta's potential...

The Great Pork Sandwich Intifada
Raphael Vassallo

It takes a certain flair, I must admit, to organise a barbecue where other countries might take to the streets armed with scythes and pitchforks, and...

It takes a certain flair, I must admit, to organise a...

‘Muscat has no alternative but to move forward with a good governance agenda’
Saviour Balzan

In his latest videoblog, managing editor Saviour Balzan talks about the Gaffarena expropriation, Joseph Muscat’s actions, Simon Busuttil’s...

In his latest videoblog, managing editor Saviour Balzan...

The limits of Muscat’s political theatre
James Debono

Muscat pledges good governance while paying homage to the unrepentant Michael...

Muscat pledges good governance while paying homage to the...

Signor Mastro Lindo
Saviour Balzan

Gaffarena was not created by any political party, but evolved as a direct result of the way the political parties do politics

Gaffarena was not created by any political party, but...

When adoration turns to nastiness
Josanne Cassar

Ira was in one of those Catch-22 situations, that no matter how she reacted she would have been criticized. Screaming with excitement would have looked...

Ira was in one of those Catch-22 situations, that no matter...

Needed changes in mindset
Leo Brincat

With the post-COP21 and the circular economy understandably high on the priority list of the Netherlands EU Presidency, what can make the whole processes...

With the post-COP21 and the circular economy understandably...

Requiem for a party’s Fascist roots
Raphael Vassallo

This week, the secretary general of the Nationalist Party told us that the “PN needs to rediscover its centre-left roots” if it is to win the...

This week, the secretary general of the Nationalist...

Malta must resist tax harmonisation
Roberta Metsola

Not being able to control the level of taxation for companies based in Malta would make us lose our competitive edge

Not being able to control the level of taxation for...

Confusing employability with employment
Evarist Bartolo

Employability and obtaining skills in your skills portfolio are complementary but not necessarily the same thing.

Employability and obtaining skills in your skills portfolio...

The Archbishop speaks freely, as he should
Michael Falzon

Bedingfield’s comment was more than simply stupid, considering that when...

Bedingfield’s comment was more than simply stupid,...

Way to go, David…
Raphael Vassallo

I, personally, do not know how I would react if told I had 18 months to live. For David Bowie the answer was to record a final album, and to bow out gracefully...

I, personally, do not know how I would react if told I had...

Notion of a nation
Saviour Balzan

Everywhere you look, it appears that everyone is on the take.  Everyone has a price, and money, I am afraid, has no political colour.

Everywhere you look, it appears that everyone is on the...

Patriot games and porkies
Josanne Cassar

It is pretty ironic to call yourself a patriot when you immediately lash out against your fellow countrymen just because they don’t agree with you. It is...

It is pretty ironic to call yourself a patriot when you...

Civil disobedience is the Palestinians’ best option
Alon Ben-Meir

What has not been given much attention is civil disobedience, which is perhaps...

What has not been given much attention is civil...

The Magical Mystery Tour
Raphael Vassallo

Where Frenc tal-Gharb has been allowed to retain his status as magical mystery guru of Gharb, Angelik Caruana’s identical claims to spiritual stardom...

Where Frenc tal-Gharb has been allowed to retain his status...

Independent reading
Evarist Bartolo

The development of early literacy skills has a positive impact on a child’s success in learning to read independently later on in life

The development of early literacy skills has a positive...