An ill wind blows nobody any good
It seems the likeliest outcome of the failed military coup in Turkey is further erosion of the democratic process
It seems the likeliest outcome of the failed military coup...
Blogs and harassment
Jeffrey Pullicino Orlando’s judicial protest can be seen as another phase in this ever-evolving area of conflict
Jeffrey Pullicino Orlando’s judicial protest can be...
Towards higher ethical standards
It is fitting that Parliament is currently debating a bill to scrutinise the ethical behaviour of MPs, people of trust and government advisors and consultants
It is fitting that Parliament is currently debating a bill...
Reforming the education sector
The discussion on the Maltese educational system reform provides an excellent opportunity to finally address a number of outstanding issues in this sector
The discussion on the Maltese educational system...
The ugly reality of violence against women
It may be worth recalling recent warnings about the extent of this problem,...
It may be worth recalling recent warnings about the extent...
Of censorship and cyberbullying
The recent clash between Brikkuni vocalist Mario Vella and OPM aide and blogger Glenn Bedingfield has once again exposed the limitations of freedom of speech
The recent clash between Brikkuni vocalist Mario Vella and...
We cannot afford another Frontex failure
Described as ‘the worst shipwreck in years’ by the International Organisation for Migration, this latest catastrophe points towards a dramatic...
Described as ‘the worst shipwreck in years’ by...
Brexit: the consequences
Politically, the impact of Brexit is likely to be even more earth-shattering than the economic consequences
Politically, the impact of Brexit is likely to be even more...
After the earthquake
The consequences of Britain’s decision to pull out of the EU are nothing if not far-reaching and momentous
The consequences of Britain’s decision to pull out of...
Overplaying the abortion card
Stressing that the morning-after pill was not abortive, Serracino Inglott also confirmed that pills with the same active ingredients and mode of action were...
Stressing that the morning-after pill was not abortive,...
‘Remain’ remains the sensible choice
The 'remain' campaign may win the battle on purely factual grounds
The 'remain' campaign may win the battle on...
If ‘sex sells’, it should be regulated
In recent years there has been a spate of suicides associated with the failure...
In recent years there has been a spate of suicides...
Malta needs a proper planning policy
A reform of policies is expected from an alternative government which promises to be greener
A reform of policies is expected from an alternative...
A vision of one’s own
We do not know much else about the new Democratic Party, besides its leadership
We do not know much else about the new Democratic Party,...
Setting the libel record straight
Failure to distinguish between politically exposed persons and public figures who are not politically exposed is very often the cause for libel suits
Failure to distinguish between politically exposed...
The untouchables
There is a lacuna that must be addressed with urgency: public servants, and chairpersons/officials of public entities and national agencies such as the MFSA,...
There is a lacuna that must be addressed with urgency:...
Who calls the shots on hunting?
The government’s decision to impose a moratorium on turtle dove hunting speaks volumes about the bizarre political realities
The government’s decision to impose a moratorium on...
Limited space calls for limited development
The organisers of ‘Kamp Emergenza Ambjent’ were perfectly justified...
The organisers of ‘Kamp Emergenza Ambjent’ were...