Making way for new blood
Josanne Cassar
It is very easy to empathize with someone who feel his days as a professional are not “over” and that he has a lot more to give. This enthusiasm, however, should never...
Cartoon: 20 September 2015
David Agius slam-dunked...
Crisis in Libya exposes failed EU
Frank Psaila

Truth be told, as far as foreign policy is concerned, Libya is not the EU’s top priority. The EU has failed Libya and its people; but it has failed its...

Truth be told, as far as foreign policy is concerned, Libya...

Implosion and the risk of insularity
Leo Brincat

Israel's new PM has already rowed back over his one state single option by seeming to change tack on rejection of Palestinian statehood.

Israel's new PM has already rowed back over his...

Imparting fundamental values to young people
Evarist Bartolo

The primary purpose of education is not only to develop knowledge, skills,...

The primary purpose of education is not only to develop...

It’s not just about birds

It is difficult to imagine a more direct challenge to the principles of democracy, than a threat to overturn a referendum result.

It is difficult to imagine a more direct challenge to the...

The call of the wild
Raphael Vassallo

I sincerely believe that spring hunting is a perversion of the natural order which has caused untold damage to Malta’s wildlife over the years. 

I sincerely believe that spring hunting is a perversion of...

Letters: 5 April 2015
Last call, Vote NO!
Saviour Balzan

Most of us will rejoice at this victory, but really and truly it will be a message for all those who consider environmentalism as second division to rethink...

Most of us will rejoice at this victory, but really and...

Being ‘bad’ on Good Friday
Josanne Cassar

Have you found a measure of equilibrium in your own life, without having to thump your chest in self-righteousness and judge others for their choices?

Have you found a measure of equilibrium in your own life,...

Cartoon: 5 April 2015

Life of the birds, as explained by chief hunting lobbyist Joe Perici Calascione

Life of the birds, as explained by chief hunting lobbyist...

A European election without Europe

All along, both parties have successfully projected the image that they are cut off from the realities affecting the daily life of citizens. This is all a...

All along, both parties have successfully projected the...

Holder of bills of exchange may take legal action
Malcolm Mifsud

The First Hall of the Civil Court ruled that the holder of bills of exchange is...

The First Hall of the Civil Court ruled that the holder of...

A culture of responsibility-shirking

Both political parties seem to be locked in a permanent tit-for-tat mentality, which ignores the more pressing concerns

Both political parties seem to be locked in a permanent...

No, the balance is not right
Raphael Vassallo

The ‘right balance’ in this equation is actually best represented by a ‘No’ vote in the referendum, not by a ‘Yes’. 

The ‘right balance’ in this equation is...

Cartoon: 1 April 2015

Birds want you to vote 'no' against spring hunting

Birds want you to vote 'no' against spring hunting

A fighting chance for the Church
Ryan Callus

A spiritual leader must be compassionate to the needs of his flock. In particular, he must show a true understanding when dealing with social situations that...

A spiritual leader must be compassionate to the needs of...

The final score
Edward Mallia

Fact: there is no mention of a spring hunting derogation in the Malta-EU accession treaty

Fact: there is no mention of a spring hunting derogation in...

A challenging time for the Church

It is no secret that the Church Archbishop Charles Scicluna inherited has been going through a particularly difficult phase of late. 

It is no secret that the Church Archbishop Charles...

If music be the food of controversy…
Raphael Vassallo

But music is a funny thing. On one level, it remains unchanged forever. Record a song, play it back, and what emerges represents the exact same auditory...

But music is a funny thing. On one level, it remains...