To ‘dream’; perchance also to ‘believe’… ay, there’s the rub!
Raphael Vassallo
For now, I’m quite happy to go along with the premise that this original dream, of a ‘peaceful Europe’ united by its own common economic interests, has indeed...
You don’t have to be alone to be lonely
Josanne Cassar
The question remains, how can such a reportedly “happy” society in such a small country where we all know one another and where we can barely turn the corner without...
Looking back with pride

There may be little to toast about as 2023 comes to an end but today’s edition gives us the opportunity to revisit some of the salient issues and events...

There may be little to toast about as 2023 comes to an end...

Social cohesion is paramount
Alex Agius Saliba

The uplifting mood of the festive season stimulates us to be more compassionate with others, not least by donating to those in need

The uplifting mood of the festive season stimulates us to...

Did we really need to sacrifice the small on-board bag at that particular altar?

No. 222 - New Horizons With No Baggage

No. 222 - New Horizons With No Baggage

‘Balancing’ is the job of a circus acrobat, not a cabinet minister
Raphael Vassallo

Two small issues immediately arise, even at a glance. (On top of the third I already mentioned: i.e., that Aaron Farrugia evidently got his job description all...

Two small issues immediately arise, even at a glance. (On...

At last, a stream of light for LGBTIQ Catholics

Pope Francis has gently pushed the door to allow some light into the darkness

Pope Francis has gently pushed the door to allow some light...

What’s the point of a ‘Planning Authority’… without ‘Planning’?
Raphael Vassallo

What’s the point of even having an ‘ERA’, to begin with: when all its objections are consistently ‘overruled’ by the Planning...

What’s the point of even having an ‘ERA’,...

Did the world cop it?
Michael Falzon

Ultimately, the success of COP28 will be determined by the changes the world puts into practice in the years ahead

Ultimately, the success of COP28 will be determined by the...

Leaving our gadgets behind
Josanne Cassar

When the world doesn’t make sense any more, I wonder whether we will seek comfort and solace from our own families and fellow human beings, or whether we...

When the world doesn’t make sense any more, I wonder...

Angry notes
Saviour Balzan

To believe the Israeli government has the right to kill hundreds in retaliation for every murdered Israeli, reminds me of the way the Nazi SS would round up...

To believe the Israeli government has the right to kill...

The never-ending story | Carmelo Abela

A conflict next door is very worrying and that is why I hold this firm belief that the EU should play a major role

A conflict next door is very worrying and that is why I...

Let’s make it a fair and just transition

Transitioning away from fossil fuels will require an equally important...

Transitioning away from fossil fuels will require an...

Time is now | Charmaine Mangion

I want to see more direct collaboration between the various entities which ultimately are all working towards one common goal. This will lead to better and...

I want to see more direct collaboration between the various...

A voice for island communities | Josianne Cutajar

As a member of the Socialist and Democrats Group, I actively worked towards...

As a member of the Socialist and Democrats Group, I...

Right of reply: Partit Abba on Life Network Foundation and abortion law

Partit Abba's right of reply to article 'Anti-abortion lobby distances itself from Abba Party, Partit Popolari calls for referendum'

Partit Abba's right of reply to article...

A force to be reckoned with
Cyrus Engerer

I am glad to see that our work was approved by all democratic parties in the European Parliament, from left to right, and now look forward to the...

I am glad to see that our work was approved by all...

The Maltese festa joining the ranks of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO
The days of “je suis le roi,  je suis la loi” are over

Can Dalli be trusted in such a delicate role, given his draconian methods in...

Can Dalli be trusted in such a delicate role, given his...

If the PN reinvented itself in the 1970s… why can’t it do the same today?
Raphael Vassallo

… the likeliest outcome of this ‘tug-of-war’, by far, is that the rope itself will very simply ‘snap, somewhere in the...

… the likeliest outcome of this...