The right to the environment

Michael Falzon

Can one breach the Constitution for an act because of a subjective opinion about the effects of one’s actions?

If Robert Abela is so ‘uncomfortable’ with that abortion verdict... why doesn’t he just change the law?

Raphael Vassallo

Can anyone out there explain to me how, exactly, the same Robert Abela who has always been so consistent, in opposing the decriminalisation of abortion in this country, would...

How did ‘The Taxman’ suddenly turn from ‘villain’, to ‘hero’?

Raphael Vassallo

I don’t know. Call me old-fashioned, but... I still prefer those hackneyed old stereotypes, at the end of the day...

I don’t know. Call me old-fashioned, but... I...

Bridging the corridors of energy connections

Miriam Dalli

Europe depended on Russia for 40-45% of its imported gas and about a quarter of...

Europe depended on Russia for 40-45% of its imported gas...

Abela needs a political reckoning with the Muscat era

The government and the PL must analyse what went wrong and reassure the public...

The government and the PL must analyse what went wrong and...

Those Busker sweaters seems to have been the linchpin of their entire vibe. Won’t work in summer...

No. 191 - Back to Busking

Steward horror show reveals the inherent theft inside privatisation deals

Matthew Vella

With PPPs like the Steward/Vitals deal, the government socialises all the risks of these profit-minded, shareholder-driven ventures for curiously little and...

With PPPs like the Steward/Vitals deal, the government...

Michael Falzon

Since everyone received a cheque, it seems that everyone is considered a hard worker and we all merit an extra cheque every now and then - even if it doubles...

Since everyone received a cheque, it seems that everyone is...

Where does Robert Abela get this idea, that ‘more housing = lower property prices’?

Raphael Vassallo

... the price of Maltese property will continue to remain just as ‘high and unaffordable’, as it is today: no matter how many ‘social housing...

... the price of Maltese property will continue to remain...

It’s so easy to be cruel behind a keyboard

Josanne Cassar

With a show like Love Island, the inevitable public reaction has been cranked...

With a show like Love Island, the inevitable public...

Who can live under the sword of blackmail?

Saviour Balzan

There has been constant rumour-mongering, and recently, a blackmail of sorts...

There has been constant rumour-mongering, and recently, a...

Cartoon by Mikiel Galea

Rewarding the hard-working middle class: a permanent tax cut

The middle class needs a fresh impetus that truly rewards its hard work

The middle class needs a fresh impetus that truly rewards...

An applicant refused a Single Work Permit should be notified about the basic right of appeal

Malcolm Mifsud

The Court has established that the appellee was legally present in Malta or elsewhere in the European Union and that his submission for appeal in front of the...

The Court has established that the appellee was legally...

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Raphael Vassallo

Michael Falzon

Saviour Balzan

Mark Camilleri Gambin

The veil of anonymity often tends to bring out the nastiest aspects of human nature - as evident with fake profiles on social media

The veil of anonymity often tends to bring out the nastiest...

The smallest act of kindness is worth more than a thousand intentions | Roberta Attard

You know, the tiniest seed in the right situation turns into the most beautiful forest. And then the most promising seed in the wrong situation turns into...

You know, the tiniest seed in the right situation turns...

Court may suspend proceedings if Court of Appeal is to decide on the same merits in another case

Malcolm Mifsud

If the same parties to a case, are before the Court of Appeal, then the Court of first instance of another case which is identical, may be suspended in order...

If the same parties to a case, are before the Court of...

Raphael Vassallo

The government of Malta has literally wasted untold billions in tax-payers’ money, over the course of a decade, on various ‘consultancies’...

The government of Malta has literally wasted untold...

Time to reclaim our roads from reckless drivers

The fact that our roads are becoming more dangerous, especially for...

The fact that our roads are becoming more dangerous,...

Malta should get into the habit of thinking about itself as part of a global village more often

No. 190 - Bye Covid, Hello Charles