The system works

Saviour Balzan

The absolute majority did not know that Yorgen Fenech could have been the mastermind behind this monstrous plot. They thought he was another businessman, who was serious and...

250 years of American independence and a deep US–Malta partnership

Somers Farkas

May the holy trinity continue to bless and watch over President Donald J. Trump and our allies. May we, regardless of country of origin, rededicate ourselves to the enduring...

Beyond the ballot box: Time to move ahead

Ivan Refalo

If we get these foundations right, Malta’s future prosperity will be...

If we get these foundations right, Malta’s future...

A modern state needs a geological survey

We only hope that the Comino tragedy causes the authorities to rethink their stand and actively work to create a geological survey that is suitable for a...

We only hope that the Comino tragedy causes the authorities...

Even with the gender mechanism, real barriers for women in politics will persist

Josanne Cassar

We should thoroughly examine our electoral system to determine if it is effectively electing the right people based on their abilities and their commitment to...

We should thoroughly examine our electoral system to...

JP Fabri

Perhaps that is the most valuable lesson emerging from Britain’s political experience. Strong democracies are not those that simply replace leaders...

Perhaps that is the most valuable lesson emerging from...

Editorial: The right to enjoy the foreshore for free needs to be protected

You don’t need training to demand that the private operator show some form of written agreement granting them occupation rights; what you need is common...

You don’t need training to demand that the private...

Daniela Attard Bezzina

What do you do when you’re past 50, your son has grown up and moved out, and you spend every working day immersed in history? You enrol for a Master in...

What do you do when you’re past 50, your son has...

Julian Mifsud

At first glance the case of Stephen Tonna vs the State Advocate et (First Hall Civil Court (Constitutional jurisdiction) decided on the 11 June 2026 by Judge...

At first glance the case of Stephen Tonna vs the State...

A question of merit or tokenism in government

Vania Agius Tabone

If parliament is to truly reflect Maltese society, the debate must move beyond...

If parliament is to truly reflect Maltese society, the...

On 26 June we celebrate Support Don’t Punish!

One remains baffled that despite clear signs that drug use in Malta has...

One remains baffled that despite clear signs that drug use...

Malta’s economy is cooling. Should we be concerned?

Maria Giordmaina / Maria Grazia Briffa

The country’s economic achievements over the past decade have been...

The country’s economic achievements over the past...

Editorial: Reform of the Security Service is long overdue

We believe that 30 years after the secret service was set up, a mature...

We believe that 30 years after the secret service was set...

The economics behind the Mediterrane Film Festival

Johann Grech

Investment promotion is not measured by expenditure but it is measured by...

Investment promotion is not measured by expenditure but it...

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The world needs more joyous celebrations like this

Josanne Cassar

As football fans from all over the world descended en masse onto the United...

As football fans from all over the world descended en masse...

Saviour Balzan

Today, when I see the Maltese representation in the European Parliament, I see individuals who have little in the way of principle and are simply interested in...

Today, when I see the Maltese representation in the...

Italy and Chile’s three-peat of World Cup absences

Jean Claude Randon

Despite having very different football histories, both countries have failed to...

Despite having very different football histories, both...

Beyond the deficit is Malta spending enough on the future?

JP Fabri

The Malta Fiscal Advisory Council’s observation that research and...

The Malta Fiscal Advisory Council’s observation that...

Cartoon by Mikiel Galea

We trust that the chamber’s actions came from a good place—to protect the privileged relationship between lawyers and clients—but...

We trust that the chamber’s actions came from a good...