Strengthening Malta’s cannabis reform through responsible regulation
Joey Reno Vella
We cannot turn a blind eye to residents who are being adversely affected by cannabis emissions, otherwise that would be politically irresponsible and socially unjust
Bulldozing democracy | Alison Zerafa Civelli
Why on earth would the opposition leadership chose to deliberately draw attention to what essentially is a problem of their own making? I can understand that they’re not...
From Rush Hour to Nightlife: Unveiling Malta’s Hidden Car Movement Patterns

The Digital Traffic Brain project offers more than just numbers—it tells the story of how we move, where we go, and why 

The Digital Traffic Brain project offers more than just...

A deafening Maltese and European silence

The Maltese government must take the lead and demand that the UN Security Council authorise an investigation into the attack on the Gaza-bound ship so that the...

The Maltese government must take the lead and demand that...

Midnight strike: The mystery attack on the Conscience | David Attard

Aid workers have claimed their ship, the Conscience, was targeted by two drones...

Aid workers have claimed their ship, the Conscience, was...

The demise of the golden goose
Josanne Cassar

This is good to hear, especially since if these investments do materialise then we should not have to worry too much about the golden passports being...

This is good to hear, especially since if these investments...

From drones to news for free
Cartoon: 04 May 2025

Cartoon by Mikiel Galea

Cartoon by Mikiel Galea

A drone attack, Malta’s vulnerability and Israel’s genocide

The brutal Israeli military attacks on humanitarian aid workers and UN staff;...

The brutal Israeli military attacks on humanitarian aid...

Many cardinals but only one pope. Will it be Gozitan Mario Grech?
Kurt Sansone

The cardinals of the Catholic Church will gather in conclave to elect a new...

The cardinals of the Catholic Church will gather in...

The scheming authority | Patrick Calleja

The notion that the Villa Rosa local plan has been dictated by the developer’s proposal is of great concern. The Planning Authority’s approach does...

The notion that the Villa Rosa local plan has been dictated...

The EU at war: Possible scenarios for Malta
Mark Said

The apparent contradiction between neutrality and EU mutual defence...

The apparent contradiction between neutrality and EU mutual...

Time to move forward! | Karen Mamo

In 2025, we have an opportunity to extend these human rights-based tools to all people who use drugs and ensure our laws and policies are people-centred, and...

In 2025, we have an opportunity to extend these human...

Journalists need a union. Democracy depends on it | Nicole Meilak

A free press is the cornerstone of democracy. But what if the press itself is...

A free press is the cornerstone of democracy. But what if...

The golden passport scheme does not define Malta’s economic success but it must change

The ruling thus has limited what was once thought to be an unfettered competence of the member states in the realm of citizenship. Our reading of the ECJ...

The ruling thus has limited what was once thought to be an...

A court cannot stop an action which has already taken place
Malcolm Mifsud

A warrant of prohibitory injunction cannot be issued if the action it is being...

A warrant of prohibitory injunction cannot be issued if the...

We’ve created a monster… is there any way to tame it?
Josanne Cassar

The short attention span induced by mindless scrolling of headlines and the...

The short attention span induced by mindless scrolling of...

Faith in action: Understanding Pope Francis’s vision in Evangelii Gaudium | Frank Zammit

Pope Francis calls on believers to become 'missionary disciples' who spread the message of God’s love in every aspect of life. He urges...

Pope Francis calls on believers to become 'missionary...

A world in need of Francis’s human touch

Pope Francis was a moral compass in an increasingly hostile world and served as...

Pope Francis was a moral compass in an increasingly hostile...

Malta’s digital education strategy is a smart, necessary move for the future
Alexiei Dingli

Parents are part of this, too. With proper guidance and support, they’ll be better equipped to help their children navigate digital spaces safely

Parents are part of this, too. With proper guidance and...