It’s also Christmas in the Criminal Courts

Matthew Xuereb / Thomas Sciberras Herrera

One could appreciate the rehabilitative aspects of prison leave by looking at a very recent event where, for the first time, six Maltese prisoners travelled abroad to participate...

Mental health, drug abuse and a family tragedy

Josanne Cassar

What has particularly stayed with me, like a dark shadow which is impossible to shake off, is the looming spectre of mental illness, exacerbated by drug abuse, among so many young...

Let’s stop blaming foreign workers and start fixing the system

JP Fabri

Foreign labour did not break Malta’s system. It revealed the...

Foreign labour did not break Malta’s system. It...

Within this context, the penthouse saga is not just a question of conflict of interest but also one of bad judgement, which makes Galdes unfit for purpose....

Within this context, the penthouse saga is not just a...

Donation does not exonerate social security recipient from explaining how money was used

Malcolm Mifsud

The Social Security Department must be certain that a cash donation was not used by an applicant to be eligible for medical assistance that is means tested

The Social Security Department must be certain that a...

Youths as leaders of a future we are building today | Keith Azzopardi Tanti

Young people should not have to wait for their chance. They are already at the decision-making table

Young people should not have to wait for their chance. They...

A tale of two islands: Why Qbajjar Battery cannot be forgotten | Luke Said

How can we be debating its possible handover to private interests when Qbajjar Battery is already fully owned by the state and was earmarked, not...

How can we be debating its possible handover to private...

‘Mercy for the masters, health for the workers'

James Debono

We need a serious discussion on whether the national anthem truly reflects the...

We need a serious discussion on whether the national anthem...

Respect for members of the judiciary | Ramona Attard

When commentary unjustly paints our courts as wilfully hostile to human rights,...

When commentary unjustly paints our courts as wilfully...

Inclusion is not charity. It is fairness | David Casa, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut

Far too many persons with disabilities continue to be left behind from decent work, from public life, from the very services meant to support and protect all...

Far too many persons with disabilities continue to be left...

Pembroke stabbing does not define Maltese schools

Victims of bullying must also be supported. They need to feel safe and aware...

Victims of bullying must also be supported. They need to...

Parental roles in 2025: Has anything changed?

Josanne Cassar

As any parent will tell you, once you have kids you basically never stop...

As any parent will tell you, once you have kids you...

Saviour Balzan

We need tourism and we need trade but we cannot go on selling our soul to satisfy the greed

We need tourism and we need trade but we cannot go on...

Malta’s transport debate is stuck in traffic

JP Fabri

Transport is not physics. It is human behaviour. Cars do not appear on the road...

Transport is not physics. It is human behaviour. Cars do...

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After the budget hubris, reality knocks on the door

If Malta ignores the commission’s warning it will only be doing so at its...

If Malta ignores the commission’s warning it will...

StudentAssist: A fairer shot at success | Alison Micallef

When capable students are unable to pursue higher qualifications due to...

When capable students are unable to pursue higher...

Appeals Court rules in favour of damages awarded by the Civil Court arbitrio boni viri | Andrew Drago

The 2018 amendments have added further uncertainty to Maltese tort law, and that there is a need for legislative action to guide the law towards a more humane...

The 2018 amendments have added further uncertainty to...

Right of reply: ERA reacts to MaltaToday editorial on scrapyard fires

ERA says it ensured compliance at law before issuing permit for Marsa waste...

ERA says it ensured compliance at law before issuing permit...

Malta’s realigned AI strategy: A Human-Centred Vision | Silvio Schembri

AI must serve the community, not the other way around. It must help our SMEs compete, our public sector deliver better services, support the healthcare system,...

AI must serve the community, not the other way around. It...

Malta’s misfiring of Organic Food Action Plan

Arnold Cassola

If a bill were drawn up for branding, events and sponsored content costs, it...

If a bill were drawn up for branding, events and sponsored...