Nutrition is closely linked to educational outcomes. Children who are well-nourished are more likely to perform better in school. They have improved concentration, higher energy...
A teenager in a rainbow family writes on his experiences on the occasion of World Family Day celebrated on 15 May
‘Snow White and the Seven Shapeless, Formless, Nameless and Utterly Inoffensive Little… Things’
Once again, I invoke the ancient gods to succour me, in this moment of my ordeal… but… by Toutatis, that must be the single, goddamned STUPIDEST...
Once again, I invoke the ancient gods to succour me, in...
Breaking the wheel: unlocking the secrecy of party financing is crucial
Political parties raise millions on television marathons. Mass meetings are held with concert-grade sound systems and stages. But do we know where the money...
Political parties raise millions on television marathons....
What a mise en scène!
Is Muscat trying to pre-empt any moves against him that Abela might be reserving for after the election?
Is Muscat trying to pre-empt any moves against him that...
‘The Transfiguration of Roberta Metsola’
Roberta Metsola now faces far more criticism (and altogether more savage, too)...
Roberta Metsola now faces far more criticism (and...
Does Muscat expect us to look the other way?
Prime Minister Robert Abela has the arduous task of walking a tightrope,...
Prime Minister Robert Abela has the arduous task of walking...
Up, up and away: the Air Malta saga
If it feels like we have been hearing about the demise of Air Malta for years, it is because we have
If it feels like we have been hearing about the demise of...
Last Tango in Strasbourg…
But no matter WHY both Robert and Roberta engaged in this ‘two steps forward, three steps back’ sort of rhythmic dance; fact remains that it is...
But no matter WHY both Robert and Roberta engaged in this...
It’s about a better economy, and it’s not stupid
We need to encourage this evolution in all other key sectors of our economy
We need to encourage this evolution in all other key...
A good PN move
This PN move will probably not help it to attract new voters in time for the next election, but it will still create a much more positive depiction of the PN...
This PN move will probably not help it to attract new...
If rape is not ‘gender-related’… what the heck is?
f, for argument’s sake, you found yourself charged with...
f, for argument’s sake, you found yourself charged...
Human rights, public health and the consequences of the ongoing vaccine debate
The world has endured countless rapid tests and PCR tests, and we’ve become so used to wearing masks that carrying one around has become second...
The world has endured countless rapid tests and PCR...
Tough talk by the minister of bluntness
Caruana’s Air Malta revolution appears to be the only way forward for a legacy airline which the country cannot do without, especially if we are to...
Caruana’s Air Malta revolution appears to be the only...
Useless forcing students to attend lectures physically, if their mind gets to be elsewhere
Carmelo Abela | Compulsory attendance, or redundant intendance? It is useless to force students to attend lectures physically, if their mind gets to be...
Carmelo Abela | Compulsory attendance, or redundant...
A legal buffer against hate towards the disabled
Julia Farrugia Portelli | It will never be acceptable for a person with a...
Julia Farrugia Portelli | It will never be acceptable for a...
Washing-machines for nothing (and your fridge for free…)
It is one thing, I suppose, to enter politics out of a vocation ‘to serve...
It is one thing, I suppose, to enter politics out of a...
An obscene comment that shows a complete absence of charity | Christopher Vella
A word of gratitude goes to the Archbishop and other priests who spoke out against obnoxious comments... you have taken up the moral responsibility to speak...
A word of gratitude goes to the Archbishop and other...
In Malta, forgiveness for rape is abundant but justice for women is scarce
Alessandra Baldacchino | Whatever the background, facets and nuances to a rape case: it is a crime with a victim and a perpetrator
Alessandra Baldacchino | Whatever the background, facets...
Living in interesting times
In the current situation there are too many people who do not like either of the two parties in their current state and the turnout of this year’s...
In the current situation there are too many people who do...
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