Founder and co-owner of MaltaToday, Saviour Balzan has reported on Maltese politics and society for over three decades.

In his early days he was actively involved in the environmental lobby and later the Green Party, Alternattiva Demokratika. He later immersed himself in journalism, working to set up newspapers such as il-Fehma, l-Alternattiva, The People and The Independent daily. .

MaltaToday was launched in 1999 to become a leading English-language newspaper. Balzan extended the Mediatoday stable with Maltese-language newspaper Illum, as well as TV programmes Xtra and Reporter. His memoirs are published in Saying It As It Is.

Can we rethink the economy, post-COVID-19?
Malta gives ultimatum to EU with threat to veto Irini force commander choice
National
France accepts to take 30 of 162 migrants currently hosted on two Captain...
[WATCH] Saviour Balzan’s video blog | Lifting restrictions raises many questions
Blogs
The decision to lift restrictions seems to be based on the need to revive the...
Taking history as an example
Blogs
Our numbers are still low, but it could get higher and the worst thing...
[WATCH] Saviour Balzan's video blog | Authorities must come down hard on people who disregard social distancing
Blogs
Despite social distancing measures aimed at limiting the spread of COVID-19,...
A lawyer walks into the courtroom...
Blogs
Obviously at a distance, the fact that he is not a pedigree...
This is not just corruption; this is immorality | Adrian Delia
Interview
Opposition leader ADRIAN DELIA argues that government’s economic recovery...
Why Evarist Bartolo should hang on
Blogs
Politics needs people like Evarist Bartolo; his party needs him, warts and...
Malta courts Turkey in bid on migrant impasse with Libya
National
Malta unsettles EU in seeking Turkish hand to force Libyan government to...
[WATCH] Saviour Balzan's video blog | Government needs to be creative with type and level of restrictions
Blogs
The government needs to map out a transition strategy to alleviate the economic...
Why we need another referendum
No relaxation of COVID-19 measures for retail, experts tell ministers
National
Despite the low infection rate, health experts have insisted with Cabinet...
We must set the standard, not give oxygen to this xenophobia
Blogs
Robert Abela has an obligation to be a mentor to his followers, he cannot...
[WATCH] Saviour Balzan's video blog | Politicians must take a stand on racism
Blogs
It is time politicians took a stand on racism as government's...
Make peace with your conscience and your gods
Blogs
We can close our ports, deny them entry, refuse to give them food and...
[WATCH] Saviour Balzan's video blog | Hunters are the privileged few
Blogs
Government has sent out a mixed message by allowing the spring hunting season...
Alla illiberani
Blogs
Robert Abela will decide whether he is any different a leader to Eddie Fenech...
And they boast of a surplus
Blogs
Our balance sheet allows the Maltese economy to borrow up to €5 billion,...
[WATCH] Saviour Balzan's video blog | Government measures do not cater for over 100,000 workers
Blogs
The sacrifice cannot be limited to the 100,000 employees in the private...
[WATCH] Saviour Balzan's video blog | Economic rescue measures are a joke
Blogs
Businesses and enterpreneurs need all the help in the world at a time of deep...