The erudite judge and the perky judge
Saviour Balzan
The two judgments and the two judges confirm, whether we like it or not, that the judiciary and the courts espouse more influence and power than the Opposition and the media put...
Tackling overcrowding in the renting industry | Matthew Attard
Removing overcrowding is the first step towards introducing standards in the renting industry.
[WATCH] Saviour Balzan’s videoblog
Saviour Balzan

In his latest videoblog, MediaToday managing editor Saviour Balzan talks about Ignatius Farrugia’s prison sentence, justice and double standards

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

It’s a sacrifice serving the State, but not one justifying offshore
James Debono

Irrespective of the current controversy, Keith Schembri sacrificed a lot of his...

Irrespective of the current controversy, Keith Schembri...

‘Surreal’ is definitely the right word
Raphael Vassallo

Consider how very differently the rest of Europe reacted to the Panama Papers....

Consider how very differently the rest of Europe reacted to...

The PN’s ‘divine right to govern’
Evarist Bartolo

Even Grillo was taken to court for slander. Will Manfred Weber say Italy’s government threatens democracy?

Even Grillo was taken to court for slander. Will Manfred...

Fiddling while Rome burns
Carmel Vassallo

It is incumbent on the ‘silent majority’ of peace-loving Muslims to demonstrate to the societies which have welcomed them in their midst that they...

It is incumbent on the ‘silent majority’ of...

How to ‘serenely get your message across’…
Raphael Vassallo

In a competition for the most vacuous, inane and ultimately meaningless...

In a competition for the most vacuous, inane and ultimately...

Living in interesting times
Michael Falzon

What was touted to be Malta’s best ever Cabinet has been practically decimated within three years of its formation.

What was touted to be Malta’s best ever Cabinet has...

From feminism to equalism
Josanne Cassar

If we really want to move on from feminism to equalism, we need to stop the discourse of victimhood and martyrdom.

If we really want to move on from feminism to equalism, we...

The itch in my democracy
Saviour Balzan

If there were to be such a politically motivated strike, it would slice the country in two halves, and the consequences would be disproportionate

If there were to be such a politically motivated strike, it...

Aspiration. It can make you do bad things
Matthew Vella

What does Labour stand for? The question nobody asked during Labour’s AGM.

What does Labour stand for? The question nobody asked...

[WATCH] ‘No MP ever defended journalists sued for libel’
Saviour Balzan

Saviour Balzan’s videoblog: No politician ever defended a journalist who...

Saviour Balzan’s videoblog: No politician ever...

Lions and tigers and bungling amateurs, oh my!
Raphael Vassallo

Our unassuming little island is without a doubt the world capital of lion and...

Our unassuming little island is without a doubt the world...

On Simon Busuttil’s transparency
Evarist Bartolo

The PN is finding it very hard to break away from the tradition it has built over the years through the JS list

The PN is finding it very hard to break away from the...

They will be back
Frank Psaila

Integration on its own, without the proper policies and strategy in place is not the solution

Integration on its own, without the proper policies and...

The politics of mudslinging
Michael Falzon

The attack on Beppe’s so called ‘palace’ relies on the fact that planning policies tend to confuse the ordinary citizen

The attack on Beppe’s so called ‘palace’...

Libel and (don’t) let libel…
Raphael Vassallo

Jason Azzopardi seems to have suddenly developed very vocal qualms about using ‘libel’ as a ‘political weapon’… but only, it...

Jason Azzopardi seems to have suddenly developed very vocal...

On tax morality, nobody can hold their head up high
Matthew Vella

If we saw the ‘Panama Papers’ for what they really are, would we...

If we saw the ‘Panama Papers’ for what they...

After Panamagate: Presidentialism has failed us
James Debono

While everyone expected Labour to face this question in seven years’ time...

While everyone expected Labour to face this question in...