Age as a mitigating factor in criminal proceedings | Roberta Bonello Felice
In delivering sentence, the court acknowledged the gravity of the offences and the harm caused to the victim. However, it also considered the mitigating factors presented,...
A most memorable year for the National Audit Office | Charles Deguara
As the NAO prepares to commemorate its 30th anniversary within a couple of years, I strongly believe that the time has come for this institution to actively consider measures to...
The sermon from the dinner table
Saviour Balzan

Often, the discussion was about the good food, the excellent wine, the labrador that puked on the carpet, the time the children spend on their smart phone, the...

Often, the discussion was about the good food, the...

A year of growth, and questions Malta can no longer avoid
JP Fabri

Looking back at 2025, Malta can reasonably say it navigated a...

Looking back at 2025, Malta can reasonably say it...

Looking back 2025 | The year from our cartoonist's pen

We look back at some of the best cartoons that appeared in MaltaToday...

We look back at some of the best cartoons that appeared in...

Reflecting on our 2025

To all those people and sources who have trusted us with their stories and comments, we thank you for helping us tell your story to the rest of...

To all those people and sources who have trusted us with...

A year of steady progress
Miriam Dalli

The work done this year continues to build on previous efforts and creates a stronger base for what lies ahead

The work done this year continues to build on previous...

Pharma reform must lead to real access for patients | Corinne Zaffarese Elbourne

This long-overdue pledge for reform is a win for all patients struggling to access better medicines when they need them most

This long-overdue pledge for reform is a win for all...

It’s also Christmas in the Criminal Courts
Matthew Xuereb / Thomas Sciberras Herrera

One could appreciate the rehabilitative aspects of prison leave by looking at a...

One could appreciate the rehabilitative aspects of prison...

Mental health, drug abuse and a family tragedy
Josanne Cassar

What has particularly stayed with me, like a dark shadow which is impossible to...

What has particularly stayed with me, like a dark shadow...

Right of reply: Only two registered objectors to Valletta carpentry workshop sanctioning

Planning Authority approved sanctioning of Valletta carpentry workshop with one condition prohibiting the use of spray equipment

Planning Authority approved sanctioning of Valletta...

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...

The political arguments against an unfit minister should be...

Foreign law is to be considered as a point of fact
Malcolm Mifsud

When there is evidence related to foreign law in a court case, this should be...

When there is evidence related to foreign law in a court...

Christmas wishes are not enough: Persons with disabilities demand action | Marthese Mugliette

Attitudes must change—particularly among those who have the power to remove barriers and deliver equality

Attitudes must change—particularly among those who...

Vision 2050 will fail without values
JP Fabri

Values are not a philosophical add-on. They are the operating system of a nation. Without them, strategy becomes theatre.

Values are not a philosophical add-on. They are the...

Jason Micallef’s arrogance must be cut down to size

Jason Micallef tries to frame his actions as a defence of Labourites like him....

Jason Micallef tries to frame his actions as a defence of...

A decree during mediation remains valid despite no action instituted within stipulated time
Malcolm Mifsud

A maintenance order is still valid, although separation proceedings were not instituted within two months from the end of mediation

A maintenance order is still valid, although separation...

World peace and global harmony: A utopian dream?
Mark Said

With such a grim baggage, can mankind ever dream of a lasting, just world peace...

With such a grim baggage, can mankind ever dream of a...

A template for social justice and prosperity | Michael Falzon

Budget 2026 continues this trajectory, sending a clear message of solidarity,...

Budget 2026 continues this trajectory, sending a clear...

‘A little, from the many,’ they say but do you believe them?

On paper we have a law on political party financing that identifies the...

On paper we have a law on political party financing that...