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The writing is on the wall

Saviour Balzan

When walking in the street the other day I was scolded by a group of elderly men in the town where I live. They called me all sorts of names as I walked by with my fresh Maltese...

Innovation with a soul

Thomas Bajada

Real innovation or the kind that stands the test of time, is not only technological, but moral. It begins not in laboratories or boardrooms, but in our collective imagination. It...

Redefining public infrastructure: A net zero | Karl Cilia

This is what the future of public service looks like—cleaner, smarter,...

This is what the future of public service looks...

You have no authority to attack a minority! A lawyer on the loose… | Andrew Bonello

It seems he believes that criminalising a smell emitted by a plant or exposing our community to police persecution is the most urgent matter in need of action

It seems he believes that criminalising a smell emitted by...

Taking the easy way out won’t solve our obesity crisis

Josanne Cassar

This announcement was disappointing on a number of fronts, primarily because I...

This announcement was disappointing on a number of fronts,...

We told Vitals to fuck off; why not MIDI at Manoel Island

Saviour Balzan

The 29,000 petition which includes thousands of Labour votes and some Labour...

The 29,000 petition which includes thousands of Labour...

Rights for workers, not servitude to the smartphone app | Josef Bugeja

As gig economy platforms grow and labour becomes increasingly fragmented, we must not allow profit to come before people

As gig economy platforms grow and labour becomes...

I’m not afraid of god, I am afraid of man | Pearl Agius

The people who have been media-trained to yap for a living have chosen to...

The people who have been media-trained to yap for a living...

Arnold Cassola

In reality, what was happening was that OECD was now imposing harsh financial decisions on Malta, without our country being able to influence decisions, since...

In reality, what was happening was that OECD was now...

A right at the end: Dignity, autonomy, and the case for assisted voluntary euthanasia | Andrew Sciberras

Dignity is not a luxury. It is a right, and it must be protected not only in life, but in death too

Dignity is not a luxury. It is a right, and it must be...

What is it like to be human? | Mario Gerada

And so, we are left with a question that feels more urgent than ever: What is...

And so, we are left with a question that feels more urgent...

Manoel Island: When 29,000 voices are not enough for our government

Mark Camilleri Gambin

The 29,000 signatures on the Manoel Island petition are not just a number; they...

The 29,000 signatures on the Manoel Island petition are not...

This constant sexualisation of women will backfire

Josanne Cassar

The original feminist wave tried its best to put a stop to this objectification...

The original feminist wave tried its best to put a stop to...

Why protesting over what happened at Għargħur is a joke

Saviour Balzan

The long and short of it is that the Għargħur local council battle is a waste...

The long and short of it is that the Għargħur local...

Strengthening Malta’s cannabis reform through responsible regulation

Joey Reno Vella

We cannot turn a blind eye to residents who are being adversely affected by cannabis emissions, otherwise that would be politically irresponsible and socially...

We cannot turn a blind eye to residents who are being...

Bulldozing democracy | Alison Zerafa Civelli

Why on earth would the opposition leadership chose to deliberately draw...

Why on earth would the opposition leadership chose to...

Miriam Dalli

The people of Malta deserve access to the best possible infrastructure. And they deserve energy that is stable, affordable and clean

The people of Malta deserve access to the best possible...

Hunting in Malta contributes to nature conservation | Jens Ulrik Høgh

I am confident that the experience gained through the reform of hunting in Malta, combined with the specialist knowledge of Maltese hunters, could be used to...

I am confident that the experience gained through the...

Of medals, nationality and representing one’s country

Josanne Cassar

National identity is a profound, visceral feeling which is often intangible and...

National identity is a profound, visceral feeling which is...

Euthanasia: A humane dilemma or a theological one? | James Vella Clark

My own view, evolving as it may be, is this: Euthanasia should be legally available under strict, transparent, and carefully monitored safeguards

My own view, evolving as it may be, is this: Euthanasia...