Why media portrayal of women matters | Brenda Murphy
Malta’s media landscape may remain a largely male-dominated affair, but a newly-launched NGO aims to make a difference. Prof BRENDA MURPHY explains
Towards a one-party democracy | Godfrey Baldacchino
With one of Malta’s two traditional parties in free-fall, sociologist Prof. GODFREY BALDACCHINO speculates on the possible futures of Maltese democracy
Unfairness makes Maltese businesses ‘second-class’ | Abigail Mamo

Malta has a lot of catching up to do, argues Malta Chamber of SMEs (formerly...

Malta has a lot of catching up to do, argues Malta Chamber...

Now is the time to learn from past mistakes | Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca

As Malta swears in a new Prime Minister, President Emeritus MARIE-LOUISE COLEIRO PRECA argues that the time has come to put the unity of our country before our...

As Malta swears in a new Prime Minister, President Emeritus...

Libya: a conflict between hope and pragmatism | James Sater

Turkey’s recent intervention appears to have dramatically raised the...

Turkey’s recent intervention appears to have...

The only way is up | David Agius

Recent polls have suggested the beginning of a turnaround in the Nationalist Party’s electoral fortunes. Will the upswing be enough to turn the tables on...

Recent polls have suggested the beginning of a turnaround...

[WATCH] Robert Abela promises no rocking of the boat but gradual and effective changes

He will be devoting particular attention to the home affairs ministry to ensure justice is done in its entirety but Labour leadership hopeful Robert Abela...

He will be devoting particular attention to the home...

[WATCH] ‘No time for stubbornness,’ Chris Fearne says on why he embraces Opposition proposal for police chief chosen by two-thirds majority

Leadership hopeful Chris Fearne says it will be his job to win back the trust of people who supported the Labour Party and who feel betrayed by what emerged in...

Leadership hopeful Chris Fearne says it will be his job to...

Coping with anxiety | Malcolm Tortell

Recent statistics indicate an alarming increase in self-harm and suicide attempts showing up at Mater Dei’s emergency department. Psychotherapist MALCOLM...

Recent statistics indicate an alarming increase in...

More than just ‘misjudgement’ | Sven Giegold

After this week’s EP Rule of Law committee’s fact-finding mission,...

After this week’s EP Rule of Law committee’s...

A time of reckoning | Dominic Fenech

The events of the past week have plunged Malta into a deep crisis. But how unprecedented is the current situation? Historian and dean of the Faculty of Arts,...

The events of the past week have plunged Malta into a deep...

Let’s talk about stress | Anton Grech

Following alarming reports that as many as one to three cases of self-harm end up in Mater Dei’s A&E department daily, psychiatrist ANTON GRECH calls...

Following alarming reports that as many as one to three...

Campaigning in a material world | Ralph Cassar

The political landscape has changed beyond recognition, but Alternattiva...

The political landscape has changed beyond recognition, but...

Desperately in need of a long-term plan | Maria Pisani

In wake of the recent riot at the Hal Far reception centre, MARIA PISANI -...

In wake of the recent riot at the Hal Far reception centre,...

The State has been weakened, drastically | George Vital Zammit

Public Policy lecturer GEORGE VITAL ZAMMIT sounds an ominous warning about the...

Public Policy lecturer GEORGE VITAL ZAMMIT sounds an...

A grim view of power | Godfrey Farrugia

Former PD leader GODFREY FARRUGIA says his exit from party politics is not leaving the fledgling Democratic Party high and dry. But did he owe the PD the...

Former PD leader GODFREY FARRUGIA says his exit from party...

The Church’s ‘mea culpa’ must be genuine | Aaron Zahra

Rocked by over a decade of child abuse scandals, the Catholic Church is in the...

Rocked by over a decade of child abuse scandals, the...

‘We are here, and we are not going away’ | Andrea Dibben

On Saturday, Malta’s emerging pro-choice lobby group held its first-ever...

On Saturday, Malta’s emerging pro-choice lobby group...

The last farmer at Wied il-Ghasel… | Jeanette Borg

Malta’s agricultural sector faces unprecedented threat-levels from...

Malta’s agricultural sector faces unprecedented...

Pride and prejudice | Colette Farrugia Bennett

As Malta’s 16th annual Gay Pride Week comes to a close, COLETTE FARRUGIA...

As Malta’s 16th annual Gay Pride Week comes to a...