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Morphine, the super bonus and political honesty

The government did not make a mistake when it introduced subsidies. But it did make a mistake when it painted a rosy picture that lulled people and businesses into a false sense...

In education, something, somewhere is not working well

Unfortunately, the political rhetoric is stuck on tablets, laptops, artificial intelligence, long overdue school refurbishments, stipends and other platitudes

It is only fair that a breach of human rights is quantified in financial terms and the State is made to bear the costs. After all, the State exists to promote...

It is only fair that a breach of human rights is quantified...

The incident does raise serious question marks as to the preparedness of European countries, including Malta, to deal with this relatively new form of threat...

The incident does raise serious question marks as to the...

Instead of trying to be cavalier about the ICC ruling, Abela and Attard should have eaten humble pie and admitted that they failed in their quest to recoup...

Instead of trying to be cavalier about the ICC ruling,...

ICC judgment does not absolve Labour of its sins

It remains a fact that what was supposed to be a flagship project of the Muscat...

It remains a fact that what was supposed to be a flagship...

Alex Borg needs to tell us why the PN should be trusted

Alex Borg must rekindle the spirit of Xogħol, Ġustizzja, Libertà...

Alex Borg must rekindle the spirit of Xogħol, Ġustizzja,...

Budget 2026 | Budget boon for families but will it lead to baby boom?

Clyde Caruana had a clear target in mind when delivering Budget...

Clyde Caruana had a clear target in mind when delivering...

Is the prime minister being blackmailed?

The PL does not need Gafa, Schembri and others from the Muscat era tainted with scandal anywhere around its corridors. Why Abela keeps insisting on saddling...

The PL does not need Gafa, Schembri and others from the...

Labour’s motion to censure Opposition is a sign of panic

The Labour motion may be procedurally acceptable but it clearly infringes the...

The Labour motion may be procedurally acceptable but it...

Daphne remains divisive but one legacy should persist

It is our duty, irrespective of political creed, social background and economic...

It is our duty, irrespective of political creed, social...

If things are to be different this time around, Trump and his board must ensure that Israelis and Palestinians on the ground do feel the benefits of peace

If things are to be different this time around, Trump and...

People have different ways of rationalising the pain caused by the death of a child. Getting over it is not an option. Getting used to it is a hard slog

People have different ways of rationalising the pain caused...

Dear prime minister, do not normalise xenophobia

The prime minister should have known better than pushing his finger on...

The prime minister should have known better than pushing...

The whole episode should serve as a learning curve for the PN, while environmental protection is important, the social implications of certain decisions can...

The whole episode should serve as a learning curve for the...

On abortion rights, Malta is Europe’s laggard

Malta’s restrictive law is not stopping Maltese women from having...

Malta’s restrictive law is not stopping Maltese women...

MaltaToday endorses Ġustizzja għal Artna campaign

What was initially intended to be a reform that suspends work on developments...

What was initially intended to be a reform that suspends...

Recognising Palestine is not a gift to Hamas

Difficult as the circumstances are today, the two-state solution remains the...

Difficult as the circumstances are today, the two-state...

Structural reforms needed to enhance transparency and accountability

The NAO probe shows how public institutions have a problem with transparency...

The NAO probe shows how public institutions have a problem...

Another deal, another scandal but where is Labour’s outrage, remorse?

The least we expected from government in the circumstances was an expression of remorse accompanied by outrage at the deceit, the lies, the vitiated process,...

The least we expected from government in the circumstances...