‘U il-kotra qamet f’daqqa’…
Raphael Vassallo
And if that’s not a milestone historical moment, for Ruzar Briffa to write a poem about: I don’t know what is, quite frankly…
A budget not for the middle class? | Daniel Attard
While this budget heralds numerous improvements in social security benefits for low-income individuals, alongside a significant rise in the minimum wage, it also offers...
Fame, resilience and mental health
Josanne Cassar

After reaching dizzying heights with his talent, the tabloid press in the UK completely turned against him when during the 1998 World Cup, he got a red card...

After reaching dizzying heights with his talent, the...

A budget from the heart
Lydia Abela

This budget is more than just a financial plan; it is a testament to our nation’s unwavering dedication to supporting those who are most in need

This budget is more than just a financial plan; it is a...

Cartoon: 12 November 2023

Cartoon by Mikiel Galea

Cartoon by Mikiel Galea

Safeguarding open space and local plan changes

The economic outlook, the country’s demography, the state of the...

The economic outlook, the country’s demography, the...

The additional mechanism to counter the effects of inflation | Mark Musu

Given the substantial increase in the allocation and the doubling of the eligible population, the impact of the programme this year is projected to be much...

Given the substantial increase in the allocation and the...

A budget for all
Miriam Dalli

These savings on energy bills directly impact households' financial well-being, allowing them to allocate resources to other expenses like food, housing,...

These savings on energy bills directly impact...

What on earth happened to Malta’s plan to ‘fully electrify urban traffic’ by 2050?
Raphael Vassallo

According to the latest National Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory for Malta 2013, road transport currently accounts for 16.9% of the total greenhouse gas...

According to the latest National Greenhouse Gas Emissions...

These brawling youths are nothing but the nemesis-spirit raging against Valletta's gentrification

No. 216 - Republic Street Irregulars

No. 216 - Republic Street Irregulars

In pursuit of skilled foreign labour
Jeffrey Pullicino Orlando

The National Skills Council feels that this exercise can also be a pilot study for similar initiatives in other areas in the future. One of the Council’s...

The National Skills Council feels that this exercise can...

PN needs a narrative of hope

It is a tall order indeed but one that cannot continue being put aside

It is a tall order indeed but one that cannot continue...

‘Vitals is the new Egrant’. Discuss…
Raphael Vassallo

In Joseph Muscat’s mind, ‘Egrant’ has clearly become...

In Joseph Muscat’s mind, ‘Egrant’ has...

A populist budget
Michael Falzon

I must confess that before I read this piece, I have never found myself being totally in agreement with Alfred Sant!

I must confess that before I read this piece, I have never...

More than just a social budget | Steve Ellul

This budget undeniably aimed to bolster the purchasing power and income of a...

This budget undeniably aimed to bolster the purchasing...

Importing workers with the right skills - now, why didn’t we think of that before?
Josanne Cassar

This week the government announced a new scheme which is due to start next year: non-EU workers in hotels, bars and restaurants will need to get a skills card...

This week the government announced a new scheme which is...

Appeals from Industrial Tribunal should be only on points of law
Malcolm Mifsud

The Court of Appeal annulled an appeal on the ground that the appeal was...

The Court of Appeal annulled an appeal on the ground that...

Cartoon: 05 November 2023

Cartoon by Mikiel Galea

Cartoon by Mikiel Galea

A battered middle class and Muscat’s shenanigans

It is ironic that Joseph Muscat sees collusion everywhere to bring down the...

It is ironic that Joseph Muscat sees collusion everywhere...

An industry raising its own standards | Charlon Gouder

Malta’s tuna industry has demonstrated its commitment to environmental...

Malta’s tuna industry has demonstrated its commitment...