The exercise of power
Michael Falzon
The nature of this relationship should be regulated by law as currently, it is not clear
How to lose an election without trying
Saviour Balzan
Jason Micallef and Manuel Cuschieri have turned out to be the most ardent apologists of Joseph Muscat in the face of overwhelming evidence that the former prime minister has some...
Euthanasia: Another taboo broken
Mark Said

If autonomy is the issue, why do we not respect every disabled or suicidal person’s wish for death? Regardless of their health condition or life...

If autonomy is the issue, why do we not respect every...

Standing against elder abuse
Renee Laiviera

We can significantly impact older persons' lives by raising awareness, supporting victims, and fostering a culture of respect and dignity to enable an end...

We can significantly impact older persons' lives by...

Cab industry: For a fair and balanced labour market, curb tax evasion as well

Enforcing fiscal obligations creates a level playing field that will undoubtedly filter out the cab companies that are not serious and fail to adhere to the...

Enforcing fiscal obligations creates a level playing field...

Paris 2024: I can understand the hurt, but is drag visibility the real problem?
James Debono

Detractors of the Paris Olympics opening ceremony should be asking; would they have expressed the same outrage if the tableau did not feature drag queens?

Detractors of the Paris Olympics opening ceremony should be...

Let there be light
Michael Falzon

From the Auditor General’s report on Enemalta, it results that the company has, for quite a number of years, consistently not managed to invest in the...

From the Auditor General’s report on Enemalta, it...

The heat is on
Tonio Fenech

The fact is that Enemalta is riddled with a lack of planning and secrecy. There is no transparency on how the millions of subsidies are being spent, while...

The fact is that Enemalta is riddled with a lack of...

Cartoon: 28 July 2024

Cartoon by Mikiel Galea

Cartoon by Mikiel Galea

Why Edward Scicluna should step down

The national interest is at stake. By refusing to step down Edward Scicluna is unfortunately allowing self-interest to prevail... he has every right...

The national interest is at stake. By refusing to step down...

The richness of the Maltese language
Mark Said

While Maltese literature is doing very well and publications are relatively strong, the everyday use of the language in the digital world is minimal, and there...

While Maltese literature is doing very well and...

Parliament should listen: A case for ad hoc committees on abortion and surrogacy | Michael Farrugia

I believe more work needs to be done with respect to IVF. Two areas for evaluation are surrogacy for health reasons where implantation in the mother is...

I believe more work needs to be done with respect to IVF....

Running a country from an airconditioned boat

Robert Abela and his energy minister, Miriam Dalli, must admit that over the...

Robert Abela and his energy minister, Miriam Dalli, must...

Metsola’s finest hour
Michael Falzon

I am sure Roberta will not just rest on her laurels. Who knows what her next move will be two and a half years from now!

I am sure Roberta will not just rest on her laurels. Who...

Fake news, hard facts and muddled opinions
Carmen Sammut

These days disinformation is deeper, more insidious, and systematically spread...

These days disinformation is deeper, more insidious, and...

Cartoon: 21 July 2024

Cartoon by Mikiel Galea

Cartoon by Mikiel Galea

One cannot take the law into his own hands, even when rights are allegedly violated

No person can take the law in his own hands, even if his own rights are allegedly being violated by the other party

No person can take the law in his own hands, even if his...

What principles dear Alex and Daniel?

The truth is that Alex Agius Saliba’s and Daniel Attard’s abstention is symptomatic of the lack of cohesion in the Labour Party and the growing...

The truth is that Alex Agius Saliba’s and Daniel...

Court upholds claim for payments of sum owed by applicant in a case of contractual obligations for services rendered
Malcolm Mifsud

Court upholds claim for payments of sum owed by applicant in a case of contractual obligations for services rendered, with analysis regard diverging views on...

Court upholds claim for payments of sum owed by applicant...

Taking the leap | Kayleigh Busuttil Fitzpatrick

Once someone told me, 'Dreams don't work unless you do', so yes, I...

Once someone told me, 'Dreams don't work unless you...