The consequences of polls on politics
Carmen Sammut
hey surely cannot substitute meaningful political engagement where candidates touch the heart of where we live by giving value to face-to-face engagement within our communities
How long can energy subsidies last?
Michael Falzon
The truth is, moreover, that it is this increase in Malta’s debt that is leading to Malta’s economic well-being
Reasons to rejoice: book consumption is on the rise
Mark Camilleri

The National Book Festival can only exist as a contributing component to the...

The National Book Festival can only exist as a contributing...

The environment: from Presidential wish-lists to deliverables
Leo Brincat

It is evident that clarity is needed on where the EU is heading on the circular...

It is evident that clarity is needed on where the EU is...

Beware of Greeks bearing gifts
Mark Vella

It is high time that that book awards are moved away from Castille towards a public forum independent from any such interference.

It is high time that that book awards are moved away...

Ched Evans: when values collide
James Debono

We cherish our role as a nation that exploits loopholes to attract tax avoiders, tuna ranchers, gambling companies and fat cats in search of a European...

We cherish our role as a nation that exploits loopholes to...

Pope Francis speaks to us
Evarist Bartolo

In what is normally an offering of Christmas greetings, Pope Francis unexpectedly criticised the ills of bureaucracy and power-mongering.

In what is normally an offering of Christmas greetings,...

Will 2015 be the year when things go back to normal?
Raphael Vassallo

Today, nobody is even talking about the IIP scheme anymore. It is now as...

Today, nobody is even talking about the IIP scheme anymore....

More than just an anthem
Saviour Balzan

It is perhaps telling that the Maltese national anthem has such significance. It goes to show to what extent Maltese as a language unites and is the key to our...

It is perhaps telling that the Maltese national anthem has...

So when is it rape?
Josanne Cassar

Consenting to have sex means you clearly know what is happening and are a willing participant, but if a woman has passed out because of drugs or alcohol that...

Consenting to have sex means you clearly know what is...

The online opportunity
Kevin-James Fenech

The hard truth is that online sellers cannot now-a-days simply think in terms of selling. No, they must also offer a unique and valuable customer experience.

The hard truth is that online sellers cannot now-a-days...

The memory from Atlantis
Raphael Vassallo

I am told that the power of the Christian Brothers is less universal today... perhaps it has waned with the pervasive aura of Malta as a Catholic bulwark

I am told that the power of the Christian Brothers is less...

The most important football match ever
Evarist Bartolo

Christmas Day 1914 taught the world a number of lessons. This fraternisation between warring parties showed that there can be respect and understanding even...

Christmas Day 1914 taught the world a number of lessons....

Labour, PN, the Police, a new archbishop and justice with Mamadou Kamara in 2015
Frank Psaila

Only time will tell whether Malliagate, and the government’s disastrous handling of the situation, was a turning point for the Nationalist Party. 

Only time will tell whether Malliagate, and the...

Nostalgia isn't what it used to be anymore
Michael Falzon

The nostalgic idea of a lost beautiful, pristine and untouched Malta in the...

The nostalgic idea of a lost beautiful, pristine and...

It’s Christmas in fantasy land, too…
Raphael Vassallo

The President incurred wrath because she referred to realities most would much rather had remained hidden from view – the ‘Malta’ they yearn...

The President incurred wrath because she referred to...

There was once print!
Saviour Balzan

We do not see our Sunday newspaper disappearing but we are very conscious that printed newspapers are facing a very serious threat.

We do not see our Sunday newspaper disappearing but we...

The year in pop culture
Josanne Cassar

The big butt, the ice bucket, and "ok siehbi" - if you have lost out on 2014's major happenings, this digest will set you straight

The big butt, the ice bucket, and "ok siehbi" -...

The Joseph Muscat au pair service
Raphael Vassallo

I don’t know what it is about certain headlines, but every now and again one will leap off the page (or, as is likelier these days, off your PC monitor)...

I don’t know what it is about certain headlines, but...

Will 2015 prove to be the sustainability year?
Leo Brincat

Malta believes that an ecosystem approach needs to be adopted to be able to...

Malta believes that an ecosystem approach needs to be...