Abortions can be prevented | Natalie Psaila
Studies have long shown that comprehensive sex education and easy access to contraception will lead to fewer abortions. When will the penny drop for the government to make...
Will the EU now impose sanctions on Azerbaijan, too?
Raphael Vassallo
Or is that something we only ever do, when the aggressor is Russia; and the victim, a potential future member of the EU?
Not dull, nor Dickensian: jobs in manufacturing
Evarist Bartolo

Over 25% of young students who finish compulsory education fall into the ‘not...

Over 25% of young students who finish compulsory education...

Pulling a Pontius Pilate
Claudine Cassar

The Maltese Curia was most definitely negligent. It acted irresponsibly on not one, but at least two occasions.

The Maltese Curia was most definitely negligent. It acted...

Why does Labour always suck up to the hunting lobby?
Saviour Balzan

To me it is very clear: boycott the European Parliamentary elections and...

To me it is very clear: boycott the European Parliamentary...

Local Search
Conrad Bugeja

When searching on Google you may be looking for something local or have a local intent; searching for something in a location. Looking for a local restaurant...

When searching on Google you may be looking for something...

Taking the bull(ying) by the horns?
Caroline Muscat

What politicians and people entrusted to head public institutions do is in the public interest.

What politicians and people entrusted to head public...

Summer lullabies
Saviour Balzan

“I think I need a cold shower, I cannot take this anymore,” Joseph mumbled.

“I think I need a cold shower, I cannot take this...

The psychology of crowds
Claudine Cassar

It is a well-known fact that crowds often take on a life of their own.

It is a well-known fact that crowds often take on a life of...

Including parents in schools
Evarist Bartolo

What sense does it make to exclude parents from schools?

What sense does it make to exclude parents from schools?

The sale of pastizzi before sunrise
Michael Falzon

According to recent studies, the sudden urge for a pastizz before sunrise is one of the top signs of a midlife crisis, together with going to Glastonbury,...

According to recent studies, the sudden urge for a pastizz...

All’s well that ends well?
James Debono

Joseph Muscat comes out politically stronger thanks to the Italian intervention to disembark 102 migrants in Syracuse. But had it not been for Italy he would...

Joseph Muscat comes out politically stronger thanks to the...

It’s hot and we are all bothered
Claudine Cassar

By encouraging the Maltese to resist realities which bring about change in society, the Imam is also damaging his cause – because his very existence is...

By encouraging the Maltese to resist realities which bring...

Learning on the job
Evarist Bartolo

We must integrate work-based components in all vocational training programmes – this applies to both MCAST and university students

We must integrate work-based components in all vocational...

The national interest, and all that
Raphael Vassallo

People support political parties not for what they represent, but on the basis of what they can offer them

People support political parties not for what they...

Berlusconi, guilty as charged
James Debono

The confirmation of Silvio Berlusconi’s four-year prison sentence by Italy’s Supreme Court is a cautionary tale on the risk posed by the incestuous...

The confirmation of Silvio Berlusconi’s four-year prison...

Saviour Balzan's videoblog
Saviour Balzan

MaltaToday managing editor Saviour Balzan takes on the immigration debate.

MaltaToday managing editor Saviour Balzan takes on the...

Aliyev, Albani, Zammit and Morsi
Saviour Balzan

Since the Times decided to reprint Rakhat Aliyev's memoirs, things have changed at Allied Newspapers...

Since the Times decided to reprint Rakhat Aliyev's memoirs,...

Isle of MTV (Murder, Terror, Violence)
Raphael Vassallo

Malta’s criminal underworld has simply evolved beyond recognition since the days when what passed for crime rarely went beyond the theft of a car stereo.

Malta’s criminal underworld has simply evolved beyond...

The age of living precariously
Michael Falzon

If the GWU’s long-term objective is to shift back more employees from the private sector to the public sector, then the government should beware, as this is...

If the GWU’s long-term objective is to shift back more...