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A celebration of readers | Daniel Xerri

Given the peculiar nature of many of the collective nouns found in English, perhaps it would not be entirely amiss if we borrow from the celebratory nature that is typically...

That’s a whole new definition of ‘Pensions Time Bomb’…

Raphael Vassallo

Let’s face it, folks… Clyde Caruana is not exactly the first Maltese government minister – in any administration of government - to dangle the fabled...

Raphael Vassallo

All MEP candidates, on both sides, claim to be able to ‘represent Maltese interests’ in a forum which may no longer even abide by the same...

All MEP candidates, on both sides, claim to be able to...

MEPs not talking about the relevant issues

Michael Briguglio

Candidates for the EP elections are talking about everything under the sun...

Candidates for the EP elections are talking about...

Farah Abdi

I have dealt with weight issues and my sexual orientation. But racial discrimination remains a problem for people in my situation

I have dealt with weight issues and my sexual orientation....

Jurgen Balzan

Keeping a human being behind bars under continuous surveillance gives the impression that asylum seekers are some sort of invader.

Keeping a human being behind bars under continuous...

Raphael Vassallo

President Abela: Your wish is our command. Are there any other privileges and powers you’d like us to include in the Constitution while you’re at...

President Abela: Your wish is our command. Are there any...

Josanne Cassar

No one puts a gun to a politician’s head to run for election or to accept a Cabinet post – if they cannot handle the pressure they should be...

No one puts a gun to a politician’s head to run for...

Saviour Balzan

A closer look at the reshuffle shows that no one was forced to leave – shuffled around, yes – but not asked to leave. And that says plenty about...

A closer look at the reshuffle shows that no one was forced...

Why is the stability of Africa critical to Europe?

Michel Vandepoorter

Europeans must consider in a positive manner how to get Africa out of...

Europeans must consider in a positive manner how to get...

Angelo Chetcuti

A new UEFA competition for national teams? Let's just hope we're not heading towards an overkill

A new UEFA competition for national teams? Let's...

James Debono

President George Abela should set the record straight: if he is objecting to the civil unions law he should do so publicly and resign rather than delay...

President George Abela should set the record...

James Debono

Both the PN and PL have sworn their allegiance to Jean-Claude Juncker and Martin Schulz, but both take their international affiliations for granted with little...

Both the PN and PL have sworn their allegiance to...

Raphael Vassallo

As things stand, it is only ‘free’ to try to curtail freedom of speech in this country. Defending the same freedom is, however, costly.

As things stand, it is only ‘free’ to try to...

Raphael Vassallo

If something offends people who are (mostly) Catholic, it is not the religion that has been vilified, but the people. Yet the police take action to protect an...

If something offends people who are (mostly) Catholic, it...