Trump and the law of the jungle

It is only an international rules-based order that keeps the powerful in check, recognises the sovereignty of nations, and protects everyone from the chaos that can ensue if that...

A love letter to boredom

Ħaley Xuereb

Our national disease is not corruption alone, but boredom; the flattening of public life until nothing protrudes enough to offend or inspire

Jason Micallef’s arrogance must be cut down to size

Jason Micallef tries to frame his actions as a defence of Labourites like him....

Jason Micallef tries to frame his actions as a defence of...

A decree during mediation remains valid despite no action instituted within stipulated time

Malcolm Mifsud

A maintenance order is still valid, although separation proceedings were not instituted within two months from the end of mediation

A maintenance order is still valid, although separation...

World peace and global harmony: A utopian dream?

Mark Said

With such a grim baggage, can mankind ever dream of a lasting, just world peace...

With such a grim baggage, can mankind ever dream of a...

A template for social justice and prosperity | Michael Falzon

Budget 2026 continues this trajectory, sending a clear message of solidarity,...

Budget 2026 continues this trajectory, sending a clear...

‘A little, from the many,’ they say but do you believe them?

On paper we have a law on political party financing that identifies the...

On paper we have a law on political party financing that...

Mark Said

These debates are vital for the evolution of plea-bargaining practices and for ensuring they serve the interests of justice rather than convenience

These debates are vital for the evolution of...

The Maltese economic model at work | Josef Bugeja

What is concerning is that income inequality is also on the rise. Although not...

What is concerning is that income inequality is also on the...

If not a fascist, let us call him a narcissist and double-dealer

Saviour Balzan

In another western country, even one which is not remotely ‘woke’,...

In another western country, even one which is not remotely...

An employment relationship can end before work begins

The Industrial Tribunal explained that if an employment relationship is...

The Industrial Tribunal explained that if an employment...

The union that tries to catch two rabbits

JP Fabri

The European Commission’s recent warning to Malta on its public finances...

The European Commission’s recent warning to Malta on...

Cartoon by Mikiel Galea

The country should not be allowed to whitewash its sins through a cultural event intended to bring people together.

The country should not be allowed to whitewash its sins...

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Yet, can an amended law to provide for state financing of political parties truly arrive at that stage, or can there be enough safeguards and mechanisms to...

Yet, can an amended law to provide for state financing of...

Our commitment to persons with a disability

Julia Farrugia

Providing persons with disabilities the opportunity to maintain independent...

Providing persons with disabilities the opportunity to...

Trump’s threat to Europe is not innocent banter

Europe must stand with one voice for its values and not give in to...

Europe must stand with one voice for its values and not...

The hymn of ‘the sweet mother who bore us’

Melvic Zammit

In the shadow of the ‘language question’, Dun Karm deliberately...

In the shadow of the ‘language question’, Dun...

Violent adolescents: We need level heads, not knee-jerk reactions

Josanne Cassar

We need to take a long hard look at what is happening around us, including the...

We need to take a long hard look at what is happening...

Reality bytes: When 300 phone calls trump 196,000+ set-top boxes | Silvio Scerri

If nothing else, one must commend the poetic symmetry, especially the irony of it all. The company chosen to measure national viewing habits through phoned...

If nothing else, one must commend the poetic symmetry,...