Are patients benefitting from parallel importation of medicines? | Anthony Raphael Gatt

The confluence of Malta’s high-priced, import-dependent market and a regulatory framework that lacks explicit restrictions on corporate pharmacy ownership provides the ideal...

Loved and hated: On being a vet | Andrew Agius

Start by making sure to avoid unnecessary problems in the first place. For the people, that means building a relationship with your veterinarian. It will be most rewarding. For...

Nobody deserves to die for their beliefs

While it may be possible for some not feel any sympathy towards him because of his polarising views, arguing that he deserved to be killed is a complete...

While it may be possible for some not feel any sympathy...

Political violence is wrong but we are under no obligation to mourn Kirk

James Debono

Violence is never justified, yet mourning Kirk is not a duty. The real gall lies in far-right forces using his death to posture as defenders of free...

Violence is never justified, yet mourning Kirk is not a...

The Ta’ Qali ‘ramel fin u gravel apposta’ saga

Arnold Cassola

This saga brings up two important national issues: The first regarding the...

This saga brings up two important national issues: The...

Good faith gone wrong: Considering the elements of money laundering

Matthew Xuereb / Thomas Sciberras Herrera

The court concluded that the defendant had provided 'a plausible rebuttal...

The court concluded that the defendant had provided 'a...

Retail chain pharmacies: A threat to patients’ primary interests? | Anthony Raphael Gatt

In certain Maltese villages, only chain pharmacies operate, which may limit the local elderly population’s access to product choice and undermines their...

In certain Maltese villages, only chain pharmacies operate,...

Alex Borg has a plan but must be allowed to implement it

What he definitely needs is the time and space to put in motion his plans. The...

What he definitely needs is the time and space to put in...

Growth, stability and the questions that follow

JP Fabri

While Malta’s public finances remain in relatively good health, they...

While Malta’s public finances remain in relatively...

Josanne Cassar

The crux of the matter is the role of politically appointed officials and their relationship with the public, especially when the latter “dare” to...

The crux of the matter is the role of politically appointed...

Saviour Balzan

The PN has been unable to reinvent itself since 2008 and more so elect leaders who take the party to new levels and pastures.

The PN has been unable to reinvent itself since 2008 and...

Ta’ Qali: A storm in a dust bowl and arrogance

Many people have become wary of public institutions, more so when those leading...

Many people have become wary of public institutions, more...

There is no democracy without media freedom | Pia Zammit

Media freedom is not about protecting journalists for their own sake....

Media freedom is not about protecting journalists for their...

Misappropriation is a crime that affects trust

Malcolm Mifsud

In a judgment delivered by Magistrate Simone Grech in Police vs Terence...

In a judgment delivered by Magistrate Simone Grech in...

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Lydia Abela

These are tough measures, but necessary. These changes send a clear message. Reckless behaviour is not acceptable.

These are tough measures, but necessary. These changes send...

Bernard Grech: A post mortem | Frank Camilleri

Bernard Grech was right to call it quits thus saving the party a potential...

Bernard Grech was right to call it quits thus saving the...

There is no doubt that Borg and Delia are of conservative stock. There is nothing wrong with that but they will have to choose the shade of blue they would...

There is no doubt that Borg and Delia are of conservative...

If everything is celebrated as a milestone, then real milestones become meaningless

Josanne Cassar

New, frankly, absurd trends seem to mushroom all over the place

New, frankly, absurd trends seem to mushroom all over the...

Cartoon by Mikiel Galea

The EU is losing its relevance. Draghi is right

JP Fabri

Draghi’s speech deserves to be read not just as commentary, but as an...

Draghi’s speech deserves to be read not just as...