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‘Mercy for the masters, health for the workers'

James Debono

We need a serious discussion on whether the national anthem truly reflects the values of Malta’s vibrant and changing society before enshrining it in the Constitution

Respect for members of the judiciary | Ramona Attard

When commentary unjustly paints our courts as wilfully hostile to human rights, it is not only domestic confidence that suffers, it also affects Malta’s standing abroad and...

From fortress to future: Why Space Park Malta matters | Keith Azzopardi Tanti

This is work that has a positive impact on our quality of life, and also supports national security

This is work that has a positive impact on our quality of...

Melvic Zammit

So, what do we do? Part of the answer sits with newsrooms. Ease off the click chase and show your working

So, what do we do? Part of the answer sits with newsrooms....

Censu Moran Regional Health Centre: A living project | Jo Etienne Abela

The centre was conceived and baptised with a holistic and dynamic service provision in mind

The centre was conceived and baptised with a holistic and...

A four-day week sounds good on paper, but in practice?

Josanne Cassar

For a four-day week to work it is essential for it to be linked with actual...

For a four-day week to work it is essential for it to be...

When being stupid does not do justice to being an ass

Saviour Balzan

It was no coincidence that he returned to the fold. His return coincided with...

It was no coincidence that he returned to the fold. His...

The four-day mirage: Why Malta’s real challenge is productivity, not time

JP Fabri

A four-day week may sound modern and humane, but unless output per hour increases, it would mean either lower wages, higher costs, or greater fiscal...

A four-day week may sound modern and humane, but unless...

A national conversation on the environment

Miriam Dalli

These concerns should not be dismissed as they highlight why broad consultation...

These concerns should not be dismissed as they highlight...

Guaranteeing the future of Malta’s cultural heart | Omar Farrugia

It doesn’t matter what you do in life. You can be a secondary school...

It doesn’t matter what you do in life. You can be a...

Deal or no deal? Gaza in the aftermath of the ceasefire

Carmen Sammut

Sustainable peace in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict hinges on justice and...

Sustainable peace in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict...

Bills 143 and 144: Cutting people out of the conversation | Luke Said

In modern political grammar, efficiency often means less scrutiny, and...

In modern political grammar, efficiency often means less...

Malta’s rising debt and the narrow path ahead

JP Fabri

The verdict is that Malta’s debt is steady, but fragile. It remains under...

The verdict is that Malta’s debt is steady, but...

Saviour Balzan

Let us remember that when Trump was inaugurated, Borg was one of the few selected foreign dignitaries from Europe invited to attend the ceremony. That does say...

Let us remember that when Trump was inaugurated, Borg was...

Josanne Cassar

I’m not going to go into any more details because there are inconsolable, grieving families out there, still coming to terms with their unbearable loss....

I’m not going to go into any more details because...

The right to a healthy environment | Mark M. Scerri

In reality, the motion is extremely simple; so basic, that one would think it...

In reality, the motion is extremely simple; so basic, that...

The corporate capture of seeds: Who controls our food? | Lucas Micallef

Seeds may look small, but they carry immense power. Without them, there is no harvest, no bread, no wine, no culture

Seeds may look small, but they carry immense power. Without...

The European landscape convention: A huge responsibility

Mark Said

How many times have environmental NGOs and planning experts criticised...

How many times have environmental NGOs and planning experts...

How Ian Borg’s Trump nomination makes a mockery of justice

James Debono

Malta’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ian Borg has nominated...

Malta’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister...

Why do women in Malta have abortions | Isabel Stabile and Natalie Psaila Stabile

Through our work with this abortion information helpline, we’ve learned that there are many reasons for seeking an abortion. These reasons are often...

Through our work with this abortion information helpline,...