Sanity versus insanity
Saviour Balzan
When the Amanda Muscat story hit the headlines a few days ago, we all had our opinion as to how this would impact a political survey. 
Muzzling educators | Daniel Xerri
Just like Said’s intellectuals, their role 'is not to consolidate authority, but to understand, interpret, and question it'
Discipline and abuse
Michael Falzon

Government employees are protected from blatant politically motivated decisions. Not so those who are employed by the plethora of state entities that exist...

Government employees are protected from blatant politically...

If it is not a wakeup call, then what is it?
Saviour Balzan

Unless the party renews itself, radically changes its constitution and more...

Unless the party renews itself, radically changes its...

Curating a community-based infrastructure | Chris Bonett

By increasing walking paths and cycling routes, we are dually reducing...

By increasing walking paths and cycling routes, we are...

A strategic investment towards resilience
Miriam Dalli

The Sant’Antnin upgrade is a prime example of this strategy in action....

The Sant’Antnin upgrade is a prime example of this...

Balancing technical skills with a well-rounded education
Alexiei Dingli

A well-rounded education is crucial for developing critical thinking, ethical...

A well-rounded education is crucial for developing critical...

Just 60 years ago
Michael Falzon

Over the last 60 years we had different Maltese governments that took decisions in the interest of Malta and that made the difference, even when these...

Over the last 60 years we had different Maltese governments...

God Bless
Saviour Balzan

To tell you the truth, Maltese daily life and experiences always takes me back to ‘God Bless.’  And I guess during the last two weeks I could...

To tell you the truth, Maltese daily life and experiences...

Connecting Malta to the international art world | Edith Devaney

With MICAS, we are starting a new chapter – one that looks outward and...

With MICAS, we are starting a new chapter – one that...

Commemorating our nationhood
Mark Said

This coming 21 September should serve as a platform for reflection and progress, encouraging us to reflect on our nation’s journey, the challenges...

This coming 21 September should serve as a platform for...

Traffic fines due by tourists
Michael Falzon

I still cannot fathom how the money paid for fines for contraventions made by drivers of hired cars – whether genuinely or after being abusively...

I still cannot fathom how the money paid for fines for...

Another milestone for Malta's education: The ISA-government agreement I Clifton Grima

The recent agreement between the Independent Schools Association (ISA) and the government marks a pivotal moment for Malta's educational landscape

The recent agreement between the Independent Schools...

No stone unturned
Julia Farrugia

Leaving no stone unturned is not a slogan, but an assignment to make sure the disability sector continues to evolve within the relentless social and political...

Leaving no stone unturned is not a slogan, but an...

Diary of a volunteer: On the front line of war
Christina Lejman

Maltese mother-of-two Christina Lejman works with local humanitarian voluntary...

Maltese mother-of-two Christina Lejman works with local...

From harmless decoys to deadly toys
Alexiei Dingli

 From harmless decoys to deadly toys, the art of deception continues to shape the outcomes of conflicts worldwide

 From harmless decoys to deadly toys, the art of...

The world is not on holiday | Carmelo Abela

We Maltese cannot be short sighted and argue that what happens elsewhere does...

We Maltese cannot be short sighted and argue that what...

The power of local councils
Michael Falzon

Local council elections, like all democratic elections, are unlike any other conflict because they are fought on a hidden battlefield inside the voters’...

Local council elections, like all democratic elections, are...

A government designed to fail
Saviour Balzan

If Metsola should be criticised it is not because of her disregard for ethical issues but rather for her very arrogant and egoistic decision to remain in...

If Metsola should be criticised it is not because of her...

Diary of a volunteer: On the front line of war
Christina Lejman

Maltese mother-of-two Christina Lejman works with local humanitarian voluntary...

Maltese mother-of-two Christina Lejman works with local...