Deterrence, stigma and Maltese society: One pill too far? | Karen Mamo
A renaissance in drug policy reform is possible; we just need to remove the shackles of the present ancien régime and replace deterrence and fear, with...
The constitutional cost of political intransigence | Deborah Schembri
One can only hope that reason prevails over political brinkmanship, and that this impasse is resolved before lasting damage is inflicted on Malta’s judicial institutions
Who is it going to be?
Saviour Balzan

If accepted by the PN she should serve eight years, giving her enough time to change things

If accepted by the PN she should serve eight years, giving...

The pension reality we need to face
JP Fabri

Foreign workers did not create the pension challenge. They alleviated it. The real risk lies in treating migration as a substitute for reform rather than a...

Foreign workers did not create the pension challenge. They...

Disconnecting to connect
Mark Said

Amid all-time high levels of job stress and burnout across much of our workforce, the move seems like a step in the right direction

Amid all-time high levels of job stress and burnout across...

Energy stability is a choice we make for the people
Miriam Dalli

My focus and that of my ministry and the teams across it, is singular—to...

My focus and that of my ministry and the teams across it,...

What some Maltese people don’t get: ICE would come after them too
Josanne Cassar

Speaking to people who have been dragged away by ICE agents the report,...

Speaking to people who have been dragged away by ICE agents...

The best way to worship a sex offender
Saviour Balzan

So, when Ricky Caruana chose to interview convicted sex offender Justin Haber, I was wondering what this guy, who never practised journalism before, wanted to...

So, when Ricky Caruana chose to interview convicted sex...

Island in the world: What a data release tells us about risk, resilience and readiness
JP Fabri

Malta’s growth model is increasingly reliant on external capability to sustain itself. That is a vulnerability in a world defined by permacrisis 

Malta’s growth model is increasingly reliant on...

When the road is to blame, file a claim |Shaban Ben Taher

Jurisprudence provides a number of scenarios where authorities responsible for...

Jurisprudence provides a number of scenarios where...

Gozo’s next confident step forward | Clint Camilleri

The year ahead will undoubtedly present its challenges. However, through...

The year ahead will undoubtedly present its challenges....

A year of reflection, a year of resolve | Ivan Castillo

There is a growing sense among many that while something better is needed, no...

There is a growing sense among many that while something...

A year of social progress rooted in Labour values | Leonid McKay

As we look ahead to 2026, our strategy remains clear: Combining economic...

As we look ahead to 2026, our strategy remains clear:...

A love letter to boredom
Ħaley Xuereb

Our national disease is not corruption alone, but boredom; the flattening of public life until nothing protrudes enough to offend or inspire

Our national disease is not corruption alone, but boredom;...

2026: Maybe this is the year we should go back to living our real lives
Josanne Cassar

Yet, there it is every day on my feed, in varying degrees of realness and authenticity, and invariably, it makes me wonder how we got here

Yet, there it is every day on my feed, in varying degrees...

Time to move beyond the comfort zone
JP Fabri

Malta’s economy continues to grow faster than the European average, yet public finances are under strain, recurrent expenditure is rising faster than...

Malta’s economy continues to grow faster than the...

2026: So, it begins!
Saviour Balzan

Malta can never be on the side of a bully who ignores international law. It is only a rules-based order laid down by international law that protects...

Malta can never be on the side of a bully who ignores...

The best way to predict the future is to create it | Robert Abela

2026 will be a decisive year for our nation. We have achieved much, but this is...

2026 will be a decisive year for our nation. We have...

The first domino: Why 2026 is Malta’s moment for a real alternative | Mark Camilleri Gambin

2026 presents an exciting opportunity for Momentum to guide Malta towards a prosperous and responsible future

2026 presents an exciting opportunity for Momentum to guide...

A letter to the nation | Alex Borg

May the new year bring us closer to the Malta we know is possible; fairer, kinder, stronger

May the new year bring us closer to the Malta we know is...