Impartiality in political broadcasting? Not even possible, I’m afraid…
Raphael Vassallo
The same BA that now censures RTK for describing Lowell as ‘racist’, also has a history of censuring radio and TV stations for doing the very opposite
A cannabis milestone
ARUC must ensure continuous monitoring and evaluation to fine-tune and change the regulatory framework as necessary to keep the shadow economy at bay and foster a safe environment...
Uncontrolled spending
Michael Falzon

The real explanation for this might be that money voted in the 2024 will be used to pay outstanding bills for goods and services already procured by the...

The real explanation for this might be that money voted in...

All I want for Christmas is (yet another) Asylum and Migration Pact…
Raphael Vassallo

But while one would provide actual ‘relief’, for any crisis-stricken territory… where would the other leave tiny islands like Lampedusa - or...

But while one would provide actual ‘relief’,...

The Court may ask an interested party to join a court case
Malcolm Mifsud

The Court has the power to order a third party to a lawsuit to join the action,...

The Court has the power to order a third party to a lawsuit...

Cartoon: 24 December 2023

Cartoon by Mikiel Galea

Cartoon by Mikiel Galea

Striking the right note for Christmas Eve 
Josanne Cassar

One could say that it is this blind optimism that “everything will be...

One could say that it is this blind optimism that...

Two friends, two destinies, one life
Saviour Balzan

They lived worlds apart; the only thing they shared was that they lived in Malta. It was great to have been your friend. Saħħiet Sandro Mallia; adieu...

They lived worlds apart; the only thing they shared was...

‘U il-kotra qamet f’daqqa’…
Raphael Vassallo

And if that’s not a milestone historical moment, for Ruzar Briffa to write a poem about: I don’t know what is, quite frankly…

And if that’s not a milestone historical moment, for...

A budget not for the middle class? | Daniel Attard

While this budget heralds numerous improvements in social security benefits for...

While this budget heralds numerous improvements in social...

The writing is on the wall | Marco Bonnici

The writing is on the wall and it is up to all educators in State and Church...

The writing is on the wall and it is up to all educators in...

This was about more than just the 12 ficus trees
Josanne Cassar

So, no, this was not just about a bunch of trees. It is about certain local...

So, no, this was not just about a bunch of trees. It is...

Cartoon: 19 November 2023

Cartoon by Mikiel Galea

Cartoon by Mikiel Galea

‘What will you do?’

Having a UN resolution to back up arguments in favour of humanitarian pauses or a ceasefire is always better than having nothing. At the very least it provides...

Having a UN resolution to back up arguments in favour of...

A government in waiting? | Mark Said

To what extent is the PN today organised as a unit and sufficiently recognised that it has had experience in office and is prepared to form a government when...

To what extent is the PN today organised as a unit and...

Best interest of minors should prevail
Malcolm Mifsud

The concept of best interest of a minor should prevail in situations of care, custody, access and maintenance

The concept of best interest of a minor should prevail in...

Seeing beauty in a dumpster fire | Daniel Xerri

Stivala might be seeing beauty everywhere he looks because construction in...

Stivala might be seeing beauty everywhere he looks because...

The trouble with trees is that… they’re irreplaceable, really
Raphael Vassallo

… whether we know the actual reason for this, however, is another...

… whether we know the actual reason for this,...

We need to emphasise EU cyberspace partnerships | Josianne Cutajar

Embracing technological foresight will redefine our industries, the European...

Embracing technological foresight will redefine our...

Look, 'self-healing' concrete implies a certain degree of intelligence

No. 217 - Celebrating Concrete

No. 217 - Celebrating Concrete