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Mental health, drug abuse and a family tragedy

Josanne Cassar

What has particularly stayed with me, like a dark shadow which is impossible to shake off, is the looming spectre of mental illness, exacerbated by drug abuse, among so many young...

Galdes must go, but Jason Azzopardi must not be the one leading the crusade

Saviour Balzan

The political arguments against an unfit minister should be left to a political party that has nothing to hide, preaches ethics as a measure of propriety and not be dictated by a...

Saviour Balzan

The worst bit is that Robert Abela believes that by bringing people like Gafa into the fold, he will neutralise him

The worst bit is that Robert Abela believes that by...

Adrian Delia

Our party has always fought to define Malta not by our size but by our spirit, not by our limitations rather by our potential

Our party has always fought to define Malta not by our size...

Malta’s next chapter: A vision for renewal and opportunity

Alex Borg

What do we want Malta to stand for in the next 25 years? Not just economic...

What do we want Malta to stand for in the next 25 years?...

Sheep wars in the West Bank | Alexander Clayman

At some point, I realised that it is 2025, and I am observing a land-grab and...

At some point, I realised that it is 2025, and I am...

Of bricks, tax evasion and tax avoidance | Frank Camilleri

The black economy in Malta is so rampant and brazen that the finance minister...

The black economy in Malta is so rampant and brazen that...

MICE: More than just numbers | Rodrick Zerafa

These results aren’t just impressive—they’re sustainable....

These results aren’t just...

We need a law for death by dangerous driving | John Attard Montalto

Death by dangerous driving is part and parcel of other criminal codes and...

Death by dangerous driving is part and parcel of other...

James Debono

As a friend of mine often says, it ultimately comes down to the blunt question:...

As a friend of mine often says, it ultimately comes down to...

A university with a revoked licence and students left in the lurch

Josanne Cassar

However, more and more, I find there is little empathy for TCNs. Any news that...

However, more and more, I find there is little empathy for...

Planning for ‘modern justice’: What does it even mean?

Patrick Calleja

There are a number of other serious shortcomings with this new act. Not least...

There are a number of other serious shortcomings with this...

Innovation as Malta’s engine. Building a living lab for the future

Alex Borg

We will launch a Malta Innovation Fund, supporting start-ups and scale-ups...

We will launch a Malta Innovation Fund, supporting...

Adrian Delia

In this forthcoming election I ask for your trust because I plan to earn it, not because I claim a title

In this forthcoming election I ask for your trust because I...

What does Francine Farrugia tell us, about us?

Saviour Balzan

The moral of the story finds its roots in greed and jealousy

Unity in diversity: A new style of politics for our community | Rosette Cassar

I believe in a new style of politics that is honest, transparent and focused on unity. Politics should not be about division. It should be about listening to...

I believe in a new style of politics that is honest,...

I grew up in a Marsa that was often overlooked. I intend to lead a Marsa that will never be overlooked again. Marsa is changing. We are moving forward. And we...

I grew up in a Marsa that was often overlooked. I intend to...

Alexiei Dingli

What happens when someone turns to an AI for emotional support, thinking it understands their pain? What happens when AI-generated misinformation spreads...

What happens when someone turns to an AI for emotional...

PN’s stark choice: Oblivion or giving hope a chance | Frank Camilleri

Should you happen to be one of the passengers on board, you find yourself presented with a choice of having a pilot who has never flown anything or a pilot who...

Should you happen to be one of the passengers on board, you...

The case for televised jury trials in Malta is not another ‘Amerikanata’

Matthew Xuereb / Thomas Sciberras Herrera

A televised jury trial is not an ‘Amerikanata’, it is a modernisation of our trial system

A televised jury trial is not an ‘Amerikanata’,...