Gaza: The ‘othering’ of an entire people
Mark Camilleri Gambin
In the middle of this rally of solidarity, I found myself lost in a trail of worrying thoughts that should caution all of us to temper zeal and anger with a very large dose of...
Outrage is not enough. Decriminalise abortion
We now have a woman whose police conduct has been tarnished because she made use of a procedure that is perfectly legal across all EU countries but not her own
Cartoon: 3 August 2025

Cartoon by Mikiel Galea

Cartoon by Mikiel Galea

Killer roads, a road safety bureau and personal responsibility

Each death is not just a number. Each death represents a person, whose dreams...

Each death is not just a number. Each death represents a...

Cause and effect must be connected in damages cases
Malcolm Mifsud

When the court is determining whether a defendant is responsible for damages,...

When the court is determining whether a defendant is...

A voluntary bank
Julia Farrugia

Volunteers and donators, tackling everyday challenges and new projects in harmony will ensure Maltese society stands to benefit

Volunteers and donators, tackling everyday challenges and...

Reflections on the euthanasia dilemma | Samir AbouHussein

A right is a moral claim. Humans do not have a claim on death. Rather, death...

A right is a moral claim. Humans do not have a claim on...

Sexual health: Broken promises amid a public health crisis | Graziella Attard Previ

This lack of access is not merely an administrative oversight; it is a failure of governance

This lack of access is not merely an administrative...

A mockery of the rule of law
Mark Said

It’s about time to revive, adhere to and live the core values of democracy and the rule of law

It’s about time to revive, adhere to and live the...

Beating the heat responsibly: Practical measures to safeguard older adults | Alexander Attard

Early intervention in heat related medical issues is essential and so it is important to recognise and monitor relevant symptoms on a daily basis

Early intervention in heat related medical issues is...

Planning reform: Appeasement, cancer and bad faith

The only people Abela talked to were the developers. They were feted, listened...

The only people Abela talked to were the developers. They...

Rebuilding trust in politics: Why governance reform can’t wait
Alex Borg

We propose a clear reform; a smaller, more focused parliament of full-time MPs...

We propose a clear reform; a smaller, more focused...

Anarchy, chaos and mayhem. Is this the Malta we want?
Josanne Cassar

Corruption, as any cynical world-weary Maltese person will tell you, is...

Corruption, as any cynical world-weary Maltese person will...

This is simply not on, dear Robert
Saviour Balzan

On Thursday, Abela presented his case to Labour’s parliamentary group. He told them that the PN would not react. On the contrary, Adrian Delia and Alex...

On Thursday, Abela presented his case to Labour’s...

Cartoon: 27 July 2025

Cartoon by Mikiel Galea

Cartoon by Mikiel Galea

A dishonest prime minister

In one fell swoop, Robert Abela and Planning Minister Clint Camilleri caved in to the demands of developers. They could have spared us all the hassle of having...

In one fell swoop, Robert Abela and Planning Minister Clint...

Plaintiff must take an oath on the sworn application
Malcolm Mifsud

Procedural rules are strict and must be strictly observed, according to the...

Procedural rules are strict and must be strictly observed,...

Justice cannot wait
Rosette Thake

Justice is not a luxury. It is the oxygen of democracy. When it is absent, the whole system suffocates. There is still time to change. But not without...

Justice is not a luxury. It is the oxygen of democracy....

Broken promises, crumbling heritage: Gozo deserves more than press conferences | Luke Said

The Gozo ministry has every instrument it needs. What it lacks is resolve

The Gozo ministry has every instrument it needs. What it...

Tourist raids and Italian police: A PR disaster

The government should have anticipated the problems and before the summer...

The government should have anticipated the problems and...