Nostalgia isn't what it used to be anymore
Michael Falzon
The nostalgic idea of a lost beautiful, pristine and untouched Malta in the past has also taken currency here.
It’s Christmas in fantasy land, too…
Raphael Vassallo
The President incurred wrath because she referred to realities most would much rather had remained hidden from view – the ‘Malta’ they yearn after no longer...
Letters: 22nd June 2014
When did we become so cruel?
Josanne Cassar

There is a world of difference between criticism or satire of someone’s work, statements and behaviour in a public role and trying to tear that person...

There is a world of difference between criticism or satire...

Libya, Malta, oil smuggling and bombs
Arnold Cassola

Smuggling from Libya is perhaps one of the few instances where phone tapping by the Maltese Secret Service could be justified

Smuggling from Libya is perhaps one of the few...

A 'sorry' identity?

By Charles Xuereb

By Charles Xuereb

Misleading government forms allow applicant an exemption on registration tax
Malcolm Mifsud

The applicant asked the Tribunal to overturn the Chairman’s decision and allow an exemption from payment of tax

The applicant asked the Tribunal to overturn the...

The Iraqi crisis calls for a global approach

So far news reporters have been reluctant to modify their terminology...

So far news reporters have been reluctant to modify their...

Young people call for involvement in decision making
Evarist Bartolo

Late last month, 76 students from 38 schools in Malta and Gozo were the focus...

Late last month, 76 students from 38 schools in Malta and...

Baked potatoes with butter? Better buy an oven first
Raphael Vassallo

Maltese law  affords people with virtually unlimited opportunities to...

Maltese law  affords people with virtually unlimited...

Letters: 15th June 2014
Cartoon: 18 June 2014

Joseph Muscat's vision of Dubai in Malta

Joseph Muscat's vision of Dubai in Malta

Twisted logic on integration
James Debono

It-Torca is right in putting immigrants on the same league as underprivileged Maltese minorities. But it is bloody wrong when it puts trappers in the same...

It-Torca is right in putting immigrants on the same league...

[LISTEN] A new camp rises for the displaced in the wilderness
Karl Schembri

No child should ever feel their parents’ shame. And I wonder how many...

No child should ever feel their parents’ shame. And I...

Decision to request additional tax is turned down
Malcolm Mifsud

The Administrative Review Tribunal decided on 22 May 2014 that the Income Tax...

The Administrative Review Tribunal decided on 22 May 2014...

Undermining democracy

The biggest problem by far concerns the broader implications of this new hunters' petition, should the government cave in to its outrageous demands. 

The biggest problem by far concerns the broader...

Genuine or fake, the hunters’ petition must be verified
Raphael Vassallo

If it also turns out that a number of signatures are fakes, there should be...

If it also turns out that a number of signatures are fakes,...

Teenagers and the internet
Evarist Bartolo

The possible effects of excessive use of internet has sparked a debate between different schools of thought: those who believe that moderate internet use is...

The possible effects of excessive use of internet has...

Lessons from the electorate

Malta is changing; and unless its political parties likewise change, they will be simply left behind.

Malta is changing; and unless its political parties...

Back to the drawing board
Michael Falzon

After last week’s disappointing electoral result, will the PN go back to the drawing board, eat some humble pie and change its tactics?

After last week’s disappointing electoral result,...