‘I am a voice for people who are afraid’ | Arnold Cassola
This is former AD chairman – now, independent candidate – ARNOLD CASSOLA’s eighth attempt at contesting national elections. But can a self-styled ‘old...
Femicide is a symptom, not a cause | Aleksander Dimitrijevic
ALEKSANDER DIMITRIJEVIC, of the NGO ‘Men Against Violence’, argues that only a long-term, political commitment to culture-change, can address the historic problem of...
The EU is not in a position to solve problems | Alfred Sant

Former Prime Minister (now MEP) ALFRED SANT admits that his own opinions about...

Former Prime Minister (now MEP) ALFRED SANT admits that his...

‘Money talks’. But people can shout louder | Claire Bonello

Environmentalists have recently won a few important battles in their struggle...

Environmentalists have recently won a few important battles...

Suicide is too complex to be reduced to ‘clickbait’ | Gail Debono

Newly-appointed president of the Chamber of Psychologists, GAIL DEBONO, urges...

Newly-appointed president of the Chamber of Psychologists,...

Everyone has a part to play in the fight against climate change | Cyrus Engerer

Fresh from the COP26 conference in Glasgow, MEP CYRUS ENGERER admits to being ‘disappointed’ by the final outcome. Nonetheless, he is confident...

Fresh from the COP26 conference in Glasgow, MEP CYRUS...

If you want science, you go to a scientist: not a trapper | Axel Hirschfeld

The European Commission has just initiated court action against Malta, for opening a ‘trapping season for research purposes’. AXEL HIRSCHFELD, of...

The European Commission has just initiated court action...

Climate change will not wait for us to take action | Stefano Moncada

On paper, the climate change commitments undertaken by politicians – both...

On paper, the climate change commitments undertaken by...

Why are we killing off our own language? | Trevor Zahra

Award-winning author TREVOR ZAHRA has already sounded a warning about the slow...

Award-winning author TREVOR ZAHRA has already sounded a...

Before changing government, you have to change yourself | Adrian Delia

A year since his turbulent replacement as PN leader, ADRIAN DELIA shows no sign of bitterness or resentment over his own fall from power. But he warns that the...

A year since his turbulent replacement as PN leader, ADRIAN...

‘Pre-election budget?’ Absolutely not | Clyde Caruana

A budget which raises benefits instead of taxes is usually a sure-fire sign...

A budget which raises benefits instead of taxes is usually...

The unquantifiable cost of construction to our society | Lino Briguglio

As any accountant will tell you, the value of a company is measured by its ‘assets versus liabilities’. But Prof. LINO BRIGUGLIO, of the University...

As any accountant will tell you, the value of a company is...

‘The European Union is not a bank’ | Iratxe Garcia-Perez

Socialist MEPs are currently in Malta for an external conference entitled...

Socialist MEPs are currently in Malta for an external...

All the lonely people… | Alfred Grixti

Covid-19 has arguably brought about greater awareness of mental health issues than ever before. But it may also have exposed the limits of our country’s...

Covid-19 has arguably brought about greater awareness of...

Discipline must be tempered with dignity | Beppe Fenech Adami

Malta’s prison is once again under scrutiny, after two warders have been...

Malta’s prison is once again under scrutiny, after...

The value of land is not measured only in euros | Mario Cardona, Malcolm Borg

A law protecting tenant farmers from eviction was recently declared ‘unconstitutional’: sending shockwaves through Malta’s tiny farming...

A law protecting tenant farmers from eviction was recently...

Malta has so many worlds to discover | Rebecca Anastasi

Malta-made short film ‘Luzzu’ has wowed international audiences,...

Malta-made short film ‘Luzzu’ has wowed...

The PN’s rejuvenation is a ‘work in progress’ | Michael Piccinino

At 26 years of age, newly-elected PN secretary-general MICHAEL PICCININO arguably represents the younger, more forward-looking elements of the Nationalist...

At 26 years of age, newly-elected PN secretary-general...

Racism is ignorance. And there’s no excuse for ignorance | Omar Rababah

Is Malta a racist country? According to anti-racism activist OMAR RABABAH, the short answer is ‘yes’; but it is a racism built on ignorance, and...

Is Malta a racist country? According to anti-racism...

It is action – not social media – that counts | Aaron Farrugia

Environment, Climate Change and Planning Minister AARON FARRUGIA rebuts...

Environment, Climate Change and Planning Minister AARON...