Editorial: Reform of the Security Service is long overdue
We believe that 30 years after the secret service was set up, a mature conversation on how it should be reformed is more than due
The economics behind the Mediterrane Film Festival
Johann Grech
Investment promotion is not measured by expenditure but it is measured by results. On that point, the Mediterrane Film Festival has delivered
Who gets to wear the shirt? A new question of belonging
Jean Claude Randon

In 2026, the question is no longer whether national identity is fluid—it...

In 2026, the question is no longer whether national...

A big Cabinet is costly, but the real waste is the unused MPs
Joe Aquilina

A larger Cabinet may cost more money. But the greater cost is leaving elected...

A larger Cabinet may cost more money. But the greater cost...

Carmelo Abela is a  good choice for Speaker

He has the experience, knowledge and gravitas to serve the role of Speaker with...

He has the experience, knowledge and gravitas to serve the...

From pitch to politics: Why the EU must catch up with global sport
David Casa / Bogdan Zdrojewski

If sport now operates as a global industry with major political and economic...

If sport now operates as a global industry with major...

A billion-euro success story
Johann Grech

Film production has become far more than an industry, it has become one of Malta's economic engines

Film production has become far more than an industry, it...

We’ll be more impressed when you go after the big guns
Josanne Cassar

Ultimately, if this newly-elected administration really wants to impress us,...

Ultimately, if this newly-elected administration really...

Cartoon: 14 June 2026

Cartoon by Mikiel Galea

Cartoon by Mikiel Galea

The ministries of yesterday for the economy of tomorrow?
JP Fabri

Looking at Malta’s new Cabinet through the lens of Vision 2050, I find...

Looking at Malta’s new Cabinet through the lens of...

Editorial: Of course, Pride is still needed

At the end of the day, teaching children to care about and empathise with...

At the end of the day, teaching children to care about and...

Listening to the unspoken: Why Moħħi tal-Ġenn matters now more than ever
Andrew Azzopardi / Paulann Grech

Moħħi tal-Ġenn 2 is not simply a documentary to be watched. It is a series to be felt, to be reflected upon, and most importantly, to be talked about. In...

Moħħi tal-Ġenn 2 is not simply a documentary to be...

Suspensive conditions, burden of proof and restitution
Malcolm Mifsud

A claimant who asserts that conditions of a sale were satisfied must produce...

A claimant who asserts that conditions of a sale were...

Prison severe overcrowding: An ignored crisis
Mark Said

Yet these measures seem unable to address prison congestion in the long term....

Yet these measures seem unable to address prison congestion...

Editorial: Three people. Three stories. One problem

If some other minister is involved in wrongdoing or unethical behaviour, what...

If some other minister is involved in wrongdoing or...

Delayed flights? Know your rights
Shaban Ben Taher

Whilst this is a turbulent time for air passenger rights within the EU, the Parliament has made its position clear; that it shall not be taking the side of...

Whilst this is a turbulent time for air passenger rights...

Election 2026: Analysing the voice of the people
Josanne Cassar

Pie in the sky proposals such as building a metro and five more hospitals will...

Pie in the sky proposals such as building a metro and five...

Behind the scenes and the next step
Saviour Balzan

This country has limited human resources and Robert Abela, now at the helm of Labour’s fourth mandate, should look out for competent folk who do not...

This country has limited human resources and Robert Abela,...

Why does Malta keep defying Europe?
JP Fabri

The most important economic question facing Malta is no longer why we are outperforming Europe. It is whether we are using this period of outperformance wisely...

The most important economic question facing Malta is no...

Cartoon: 07 June 2026

Cartoon by Mikiel Galea

Cartoon by Mikiel Galea