Not fighting the mafia, is what makes a ‘Mafia State’
Politicians on both sides must show less pride and more maturity at this juncture in this country’s trajectory
Breaking the wheel: unlocking the secrecy of party financing is crucial
Robert Louis Fenech
Political parties raise millions on television marathons. Mass meetings are held with concert-grade sound systems and stages. But do we know where the money comes from?
The issue is no longer ‘abortion’. It’s ‘leadership’
Raphael Vassallo

Why is the PN leader choosing between two extremes, instead...

Why is the PN leader choosing between two extremes,...

The PN’s ‘broad church’ is surely not friendly to broads…

The Skinny | No 113 – No Abortion, No Cry

The Skinny | No 113 – No Abortion, No Cry

The Xarabank legacy: ‘I’ll shout you down'
Josanne Cassar

This childish display by zoo owner Chris Borg underlined once again how we...

This childish display by zoo owner Chris Borg underlined...

Bernard’s fatal moment, Scicluna’s transgression
Saviour Balzan

In the past, the PN’s openness was a recipe for success, now Bernard...

In the past, the PN’s openness was a recipe for...

Why Byron Camilleri has to go

Minister Byron Camilleri stopped short of taking the bull by the horns when dealing with Col. Alex Dalli

Minister Byron Camilleri stopped short of taking the bull...

A socially conscious energy transition | Josianne Cutajar

The EU and any member state government will not be judged by how it treats its...

The EU and any member state government will not be judged...

If you engage an incompetent person, you are responsible for damages caused
Malcolm Mifsud

Damages caused by a incompetent contractor, will be charged to the party who engaged that contractor

Damages caused by a incompetent contractor, will be charged...

Lions, and tigers, and amateurs…
Raphael Vassallo

When the chips are down, you don’t exactly need a ‘PhD in Advanced Debating Skills’ to post a comment on Facebook… it is still not the...

When the chips are down, you don’t exactly need a...

Why do filmmakers complain about budgets? All we care about is on TikTok these days

The Skinny | No 112 – Malta Film Awards

The Skinny | No 112 – Malta Film Awards

Even ‘revolving doors’ have to be investigated

Muscat’s dealings with a Swiss firm that appears to be connected to...

Muscat’s dealings with a Swiss firm that appears to...

‘Am I appealing?’ Not for me to say, really…
Raphael Vassallo

There is a tendency in this country to use words and expressions without...

There is a tendency in this country to use words and...

Tourism: back to square one
Michael Falzon

Who cares? So long as the shops, the bars and the restaurants are full, everybody is happy!

Who cares? So long as the shops, the bars and the...

A socially conscious energy transition | Josianne Cutajar

We must continue working towards ensuring a steady supply of energy, whilst...

We must continue working towards ensuring a steady supply...

When will MPs start acting honourably?
Josanne Cassar

If Mizzi was feeling humiliated by being called to appear in front of the PAC maybe he should have thought of that before all his dubious wheeling and...

If Mizzi was feeling humiliated by being called to...

PAC: playpen of democracy

Last week’s PAC was a failure on all sides. While Konrad Mizzi was trying to score points with Labour grassroots, the truth is that he was...

Last week’s PAC was a failure on all sides....

Suspension of court case in order to wait for another court case is exceptional
Malcolm Mifsud

The Courts may be faced with a situation whether it would be best to wait for the outcome of another case

The Courts may be faced with a situation whether it would...

It is time to turn declarations on disability rights into concrete action
Alex Agius Saliba

The European Commission should strengthen the role of the Child Guarantee in ensuring inclusion of children with disabilities and the ability to provide...

The European Commission should strengthen the role of the...

Prisons: Alex Dalli must be removed from Corradino | Annalise Ebejer

We can no longer pretend prisoners’ welfare only affects inmates. This is...

We can no longer pretend prisoners’ welfare only...