Court makes a distinction between wrongdoing and negligence
Malcolm Mifsud
​When a person’s actions do not amount to criminal negligence under Articles 226 or 328 of the Criminal Code, or the charges are not proved beyond reasonable doubt, the...
On not serving Kant in the euthanasia (or rather PAS) debate | Michael Grech
It is obvious even from the pathetic and annoyingly repetitive TV ads, involving so-called personalities who introduce this grave and momentous issue with a grin and in the same...
Making homeownership possible again
Alex Borg

Together, we can ensure that every family in Malta has not only a roof over their head, but a home they can truly call their own

Together, we can ensure that every family in Malta has not...

Does the PN want to be elected? Here’s what it has to do…
Josanne Cassar

We need, and we deserve, a leader of a political party who takes the bull by...

We need, and we deserve, a leader of a political party who...

Getting the planning reform facts right | Clint Camilleri

Government remains dedicated to ongoing dialogue and refinement of legislation...

Government remains dedicated to ongoing dialogue and...

It can only get messier
Saviour Balzan

It is not one or two, but thousands who feel that they are caged in and they blame it on the government

It is not one or two, but thousands who feel that they are...

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...

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...

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...

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...