Steward horror show reveals the inherent theft inside privatisation deals
Matthew Vella
With PPPs like the Steward/Vitals deal, the government socialises all the risks of these profit-minded, shareholder-driven ventures for curiously little and uncertain return for...
A culture change?!
Michael Falzon
Since everyone received a cheque, it seems that everyone is considered a hard worker and we all merit an extra cheque every now and then - even if it doubles up as a social...
What a week...
Saviour Balzan

It is a matter of days before we will know whether the next general election will be held in March.

It is a matter of days before we will know whether the next...

A bill to protect the JS list
Evarist Bartolo

The bill presented by the PN government to GRECO is not meant to make party financing transparent. It is meant to keep the JS list funding mechanism intact.

The bill presented by the PN government to GRECO is not...

A horrid start
Claudine Cassar

The idea that a family is not safe when at home is one that undoubtedly strikes fear into the bravest of hearts.

The idea that a family is not safe when at home is one that...

Losing €37 million is a sign of hope
Saviour Balzan

Time flies and people simply forget what is reported, or what was not said. I would like to take you back to what Air Malta Chairman Louis Farrugia, a...

Time flies and people simply forget what is reported, or...

Annus Horribilis
Claudine Cassar

It has been a bad year for the Catholic Church in Malta.

It has been a bad year for the Catholic Church in Malta.

Anthem for doomed farmers
Evarist Bartolo

‘L-ahhar bidwi f’Wied il-Ghasel’ is fast becoming the anthem for doomed farmers...

‘L-ahhar bidwi f’Wied il-Ghasel’ is fast becoming the...

In coalition with Franco
James Debono

Franco Debono is right on justice being separate from home affairs but linking this issue to the government’s future shows that he lacks a sense of...

Franco Debono is right on justice being separate from home...

No kangaroo courts, but a proper press regulator
Matthew Vella

We need a press regulator more than ever: a form of Ombudsman that can offer...

We need a press regulator more than ever: a form of...

This is your justice system on drugs
Raphael Vassallo

Call me a conspiracy theorist, but I’m beginning to see a certain connection between all earthly things.

Call me a conspiracy theorist, but I’m beginning to see a...

Britannia waives the rules
Michael Falzon

What Cameron and his eurosceptics do not seem to understand is that Britain is no longer the mighty power that used to manipulate others.

What Cameron and his eurosceptics do not seem to understand...

Gag me if you can
Saviour Balzan

Vince Farrugia may have a hold over GRTU, but this is only because he has the backing of three sycophants well known for their political leanings.

Vince Farrugia may have a hold over GRTU, but this is only...

Saviour Balzan's videoblog
Saviour Balzan

MediaToday managing editor Saviour Balzan's views of Malta's 'non-resignation' culture.

MediaToday managing editor Saviour Balzan's views of...

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Pyrrhic victories at the music awards
Daniel Cassar

The music awards season is here and while on the surface the ceremonies are given much fanfare, under the surface in musicians’ circles there is undoubtedly...

The music awards season is here and while on the surface...

How BOV leaders undermine democracy
Evarist Bartolo

MFSA has a lot to answer for. It is letting down many Maltese citizens who have lost more than €80 million as a result of scams.

MFSA has a lot to answer for. It is letting down many...

Democracy for dummies
Raphael Vassallo

I bring to you a basic digest of Dr Tonio Borg’s famous best-seller ‘Democracy for Dummies’

I bring to you a basic digest of Dr Tonio Borg’s famous...

A 'lie' may take care of the present, but it has no future
Saviour Balzan

The way the press treat the Vince Farrugia case merits more than simple...

The way the press treat the Vince Farrugia case merits more...

Energy: avoiding a race to the bottom
James Debono

Irrespective of whether we are dealing with cheaper than diesel HFO or coal-flavoured bio-paste, we risk a race to the bottom if our sole aim is that of...

Irrespective of whether we are dealing with cheaper than...