A party in flux
Michael Falzon
It seems that the PN must have understood this by now after so many electoral disasters. So Abela’s efforts should - in theory - also take care of this aspect
A renewed approach to international politics l John Grech
Malta is a small island with a big voice. Our nation stands to seize the moment to redefine its role on the international stage and continue to make bold, strategic moves that...
In Malta, as a citizen of the world
Farah Abdi

In Libya, human rights violations were the order of the day.

In Libya, human rights violations were the order of the day.

Civil Unions: A historic moment
Michael Briguglio

The introduction of civil unions is a historic moment in terms of social justice and equality

The introduction of civil unions is a historic moment in...

Anything goes
Saviour Balzan

In the past, anyone who had a relationship with Zaren Vassallo was cut to pieces by the Labour opposition. Now the Nationalist opposition refuses to question...

In the past, anyone who had a relationship with Zaren...

We cannot always be happy
Josanne Cassar

Can adults and their kids rediscover the pleasure of being 'just fine' in life and learn that losing is also OK?

Can adults and their kids rediscover the pleasure of being...

No, you May not…
Raphael Vassallo

Foreigners be warned. The only thing we want to hear about your stay is the chink of euro coins landing in a cash register. As for your opinions about this...

Foreigners be warned. The only thing we want to hear about...

Public transport subsidies have to increase
James Debono

The Nationalist opposition is wrong in criticising the government for forking...

The Nationalist opposition is wrong in criticising the...

Setting the stage for tomorrow’s world
Evarist Bartolo

Following 12 months of preparation, we launched the free childcare services and the breakfast club in all primary schools this week, in yet another important...

Following 12 months of preparation, we launched the free...

A whistle-less whistleblower
Kevin Aquilina

Although the Protection of the Whistleblower Act is a feather in the cap of democracy, it still contains certain provisions that discourage the mass media from...

Although the Protection of the Whistleblower Act is a...

God’s will be done, if and when it suits us
Raphael Vassallo

It never ceases to amaze me how many people in this country – and...

It never ceases to amaze me how many people in this country...

One big deal – or is it just a reshuffle?
Michael Falzon

Muscat's big mistake was to announce a reshuffle some three weeks before he...

Muscat's big mistake was to announce a reshuffle some...

A ticket to run away from home
Farah Abdi

The cheapest round-trip airline ticket from Nairobi to London is $565 (€412). What in the world would force people like myself to spend thousands of...

The cheapest round-trip airline ticket from Nairobi to...

Our political metastasis
Saviour Balzan

The majority of the new appointments in Muscat's Cabinet reshuffle have little or no link to Labour in politics, let alone in the Labour Party.

The majority of the new appointments in Muscat's...

Yet another educational experiment?
Josanne Cassar

Every cluster of students hit by educational 'experiments' and changes have their own story to tell of how it affected their life. Do we need more?

Every cluster of students hit by educational...

Diversity matters: people’s lives depend on it
Jon Hoisaeter

When it comes to refugees and migrants, society’s tendency to generalise...

When it comes to refugees and migrants, society’s...

Mixed feelings in Muscat’s year one
Frank Psaila

Muscat should ditch the ‘know it all’ attitude and keep the economy on track. If he loses a good chunk of his 2013 vote, it means Labour might be...

Muscat should ditch the ‘know it all’ attitude...

Beyond Barca: where do all those footballers go?
Angelo Chetcuti

The most reputable club messes up (and they’re not the only ones)

The most reputable club messes up (and they’re not...

Hitting out at Manché to woo hunters
James Debono

Evangelist pastor Gordon-John Manché is a despicable fundamentalist with a homophobic agenda, but using his petition to discredit the hunting referendum...

Evangelist pastor Gordon-John Manché is a despicable...

Lost in a bubble, both of them
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...