So we’re scrapping the Gozo tunnel plans for a bridge to Sicily or something?
The Skinny 133 • Getting Things Done All Around the World
The Pope’s uncomfortable truths
One hopes that the local church will emulate the Pontiff, by showing the same political commitment for social justice: while refraining from the kind of self-righteousness which...
Robert Abela may have more to lose than Bernard Grech…
Raphael Vassallo

Suddenly, then, it appears as though Robert Abela may actually have a lot more...

Suddenly, then, it appears as though Robert Abela may...

Dembska murder: a perfect storm created by our male-dominated society
Andrew Azzopardi

Instead of taking a self-justifying position, men should focus more on becoming...

Instead of taking a self-justifying position, men should...

Malta’s newest party: the non-voters

The end result suggests that there is a widespread, groundswell, popular movement, that seems to be waiting for nothing more than a serious, dynamic, and...

The end result suggests that there is a widespread,...

‘Welcome to Tropico… I mean, Malta…’
Raphael Vassallo

At which point, the question does have to be asked: who is really...

At which point, the question does have to be asked: who is...

The end of femicide?
Michael Falzon

Educating people who do not respect others, let alone being aware of the existence of women’s rights, is the most important aim the state should strive...

Educating people who do not respect others, let alone being...

Affording to live in today’s world
Cyrus Engerer

It is obvious that our current minimum wage structure is not fit for its intended purpose

It is obvious that our current minimum wage structure is...

Feeling down and out? Here’s a cheque for you
Josanne Cassar

Robert Abela stood up on that podium and without blinking an eye started...

Robert Abela stood up on that podium and without blinking...

Landlord cannot claim full di fermo period if property is rented to third party
Malcolm Mifsud

A landlord may not claim the rent for the full di fermo period if the same landlord had rented the property to a third party after the tenant vacated the...

A landlord may not claim the rent for the full di fermo...

Great expectations
Saviour Balzan

The truth is that the longer Robert Abela takes to decide on an election date, the better for the Nationalist Party and Bernard Grech

The truth is that the longer Robert Abela takes to decide...

‘Tal-piżelli jew tal-irkotta’? Whatever it is, we need to band together
Emma Portelli Bonnici

Being involved in the political discourse doesn’t mean having to be staunchly behind one party or another. Not everyone needs to be an activist...

Being involved in the political discourse doesn’t...

70 million better reasons?

One cannot ignore that this cash injection, over and above the tax rebates announced in the Budget, comes in the wake of unprecedented inflationary pressures...

One cannot ignore that this cash injection, over and above...

Morning-after sabotage of life | Miriam Sciberras

To describe this action as a ‘victory’ for any pro-choice movement...

To describe this action as a ‘victory’ for any...

We need an agency that handles children in family separations | Mary Gauci

Mary Gauci, Happy Parenting | In marital separations, an authority should examine child custody cases and determine whether maintenance should be...

Mary Gauci, Happy Parenting | In marital separations,...

Open arms that open doors: autism friendly spaces
Julia Farrugia

Establishments who are committed “Autism Friendly Spaces” make sure...

Establishments who are committed “Autism Friendly...

‘These words will cost ten thousand [votes] this day…’
Raphael Vassallo

Now: do I really need to remind the audience, that the ‘great...

Now: do I really need to remind the audience, that the...

COVID rules and mixed messages

Ultimately, government’s disregard of infringements by its own agencies, only nullifies its own message of safety and discipline

Ultimately, government’s disregard of infringements...

Record-breaking results on waste in two years of reform
Aaron Farrugia

The achievements of the hard work undertaken in the last two years are evidence...

The achievements of the hard work undertaken in the last...

Maybe we’ll get a Ministry for Clientelism after the inevitable Labour election victory...

No 124 – Flexing Them Muscles For Election Time

No 124 – Flexing Them Muscles For Election Time