Coronavirus new variant – genomics researcher answers key questions | Lucy van Dorp

The Conversation

The variant carries 14 defining mutations including seven in the spike protein, the protein that mediates entry of the virus into human cells. This is a relatively large number of...

Ignoring quarantine rules has become the most common crime all over

Michael Falzon

We have entered pandemic fatigue. Meanwhile, COVID-19 keeps multiplying and even mutating... and the pandemic rages on

Equality for all: we’ll overcome the language of hate | Rosianne Cutajar

It is high time that we move towards a nationwide debate on the nature of our public sphere itself — on how we speak to each other across different...

It is high time that we move towards a nationwide debate on...

There can only be one immigration policy: Robert Abela’s

Raphael Vassallo

Speaking only for myself… that is not something on which there should be...

Speaking only for myself… that is not something on...

Conscientious objection does not belong in the Equality Act | Chris Barbara

Will the government give in to pressure and compromise on equality, or will it stand on the right side of history with the most marginalised in our society and...

Will the government give in to pressure and compromise on...

'Full up' is no answer to the challenge of migration

It is in this sense that Government and Opposition should really join forces:...

It is in this sense that Government and Opposition should...

Michael Falzon

It seems that at the moment there is a combination of circumstances that has given the US a stronger hand in its dealings with Malta that has been accused of...

It seems that at the moment there is a combination of...

‘Winning by default’ is no longer an option

Raphael Vassallo

But no matter: even if the debate proved entirely useless when it came to...

But no matter: even if the debate proved entirely useless...

Herrera should have traded the Maltese shark tooth for one of Queen Victoria’s molars

The Skinny | No. 55 • Jose Herrera’s Misadventures in Historical Dental Recovery

The Skinny | No. 55 • Jose Herrera’s...

Only the lonely: the tragedy of the elderly dying alone

Josanne Cassar

For all our talk about mental health awareness, surely it should be obvious...

For all our talk about mental health awareness, surely it...

Saviour Balzan

We need change, but more important than change, we need politicians with substance, men and women with ideology and moral standing, to stand and speak out...

We need change, but more important than change, we need...

Abela and his ministers should not hope our corruption problem might just go away... It will cost them dearly if they make inaction on rule of law and...

Abela and his ministers should not hope our corruption...

Court costs may be apportioned amongst the parties

Malcolm Mifsud

The Court may apportion the court costs of a case to both parties and not...

The Court may apportion the court costs of a case to both...

After the pandemic, those with a second language stand to gain | Mario Pace

Multilingualism is key for national and international collaboration as we emerge from an environment of quarantine and isolation

Multilingualism is key for national and international...

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Josanne Cassar

Given that the fetus is entirely dependent on the woman’s body to transform it into a full human being, the woman should be given the right to make such...

Given that the fetus is entirely dependent on the...

Challenging stereotypes of LGBTIQ+ persons is vital | Renée Laiviera

More efforts are needed to ensure that every person is fully respected...

More efforts are needed to ensure that every person is...

If it’s ‘not about Moneyval’... then why are we even discussing it?

Raphael Vassallo

All things considered, then: I’d much rather we failed this test, and face the consequences we so richly deserve… than pass it so...

All things considered, then: I’d much rather we...

Bernard Grech

A united and credible Nationalist Party is the greatest contribution we can...

A united and credible Nationalist Party is the greatest...

Why I am going to choose Adrian Delia | Andre Grech

Adrian Delia was not given the best opportunity to bring about the change...

Adrian Delia was not given the best opportunity to bring...

For even if there is room to complain about the USA’s arguably heavy-handed and overbearing pressure… the fact remains that we have no one but...

For even if there is room to complain about the USA’s...