Gender equality: An imperative for societal progress | Steve Ellul
As we stand on the precipice of a new era, the importance of promoting gender equality cannot be overstated. It's a journey fraught with complexities and challenges, yet it...
The problem with massage parlours
Mark Said
Many out there might be one massage away from endangering their physical wellbeing and health. The preservation of health is easier than the cure of the disease
From ‘more green spaces’… to ‘war on green spaces’
Raphael Vassallo

The same Labour government that promised us a ‘green reclamation’...

The same Labour government that promised us a ‘green...

Facing the stark truth
Saviour Balzan

Government’s decision to absorb all the energy increases and retain price stability on fuels by reducing government expenditure elsewhere, is perhaps...

Government’s decision to absorb all the energy...

What’s God got to do with it?
Josanne Cassar

Integrity should be shown through actions rather than words, as that will be the only way to salvage the little faith we have left

Integrity should be shown through actions rather than...

Republican Malta is still not colonially free | Charles Xuereb

While the national colours (red and white) need a two-thirds majority to be...

While the national colours (red and white) need a...

At this rate, we may as well just demolish Ggantija altogether
Raphael Vassallo

If the Planning Authority says ‘yes’ to a ‘three-storey,...

If the Planning Authority says ‘yes’ to a...

‘No one will turn our streets into a jungle… except me!’
Raphael Vassallo

The Police Force is woefully understaffed – and ill-equipped – to...

The Police Force is woefully understaffed – and...

Gone fishing... but what could Robert Abela be afraid of?
Michael Falzon

Seems Robert Abela cannot have the luxury of a summer holiday during...

Seems Robert Abela cannot have the luxury of a...

When a man goes missing: the tragic case of Carmelo Fino
Josanne Cassar

There have been a number of occasions when dementia patients have wandered off,...

There have been a number of occasions when dementia...

Revolving doors
Saviour Balzan

Senior government officials should be handsomely remunerated to block them from being associated with big business for at least three years after they quit -...

Senior government officials should be handsomely...

Who needs the Far Right, anyway, when we have PN/PL?
Raphael Vassallo

In a sense, then, this next election could almost be regarded as a straight...

In a sense, then, this next election could almost be...

Laid back for summer
Michael Falzon

Bernard Grech has become less and less effective as time passes...His words hardly excite the most loyal PN supporters, let alone those who have led their...

Bernard Grech has become less and less effective as time...

How can online porn be ‘bad’… when Malta is making so much money out of it?
Raphael Vassallo

At which point, we do have to ask ourselves:  who’s the biggest ‘money-launderer’ in all this, anyway? Fr Luke Seguna… or the...

At which point, we do have to ask ourselves: ...

Anything goes...
Saviour Balzan

Air Malta stands a chance of passing muster for the cut-throat competition of aviation only if it is shut down as a company, and then recreated as a new...

Air Malta stands a chance of passing muster for the...

After a two-year absence, festas are back with a vengeance
Josanne Cassar

While it is nice to see the centuries’ old traditions being upheld, it is...

While it is nice to see the centuries’ old traditions...

Climate inaction, corruption and dictators | Daniel Desira

We need a unified and vigilant environmental movement, as well as a strong...

We need a unified and vigilant environmental movement, as...

Undermining the rule of law
Michael Falzon

The Labour Party and the current administration – both led by Robert Abela – did not react to Muscat’s outbursts. But is feigning that Muscat...

The Labour Party and the current administration –...

A meat tax is probably inevitable – here’s how it could work | Cameron Hepburn, Franziska Funke

The average retail price for meat in high-income countries would need to increase by 35%-56% for beef, 25% for poultry, and 19% for lamb and pork to reflect...

The average retail price for meat in high-income countries...

If Frank Psaila is a ‘turncoat’… who the heck isn’t?
Raphael Vassallo

So if that makes Frank Psaila a ‘turncoat’ – even though he...

So if that makes Frank Psaila a ‘turncoat’...