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A four-day week sounds good on paper, but in practice?

Josanne Cassar

For a four-day week to work it is essential for it to be linked with actual results. There must be deterrents for those who do not deliver, and those who abuse of the situation in...

When being stupid does not do justice to being an ass

Saviour Balzan

It was no coincidence that he returned to the fold. His return coincided with his repeated criticism of Labour including some ministers. A sort of pacifying gesture from Castille...

The Jonathan Roger Portelli case: Reforming Article 30A

Matthew Xuereb / Thomas Sciberras Herrera

This rule has been in the Criminal Code since its enactment back in 1854,...

This rule has been in the Criminal Code since its enactment...

Infrastructure for the future: Smarter, greener, more resilient

Alex Borg

Infrastructure is not only about roads and buildings. It is about how we...

Infrastructure is not only about roads and buildings. It is...

Mark Said

While it is premature at this stage for both Borg and Delia to be stress-tested in government, a proper scrutiny of their views, skeletons in the closet and,...

While it is premature at this stage for both Borg and Delia...

A planning reform based on consultation | Mark Mallia

Not every application [to regularise illegal development] will be accepted as...

Not every application [to regularise illegal development]...

A Harrods spending spree… and so many unanswered questions

Josanne Cassar

The sardonic quips doing the rounds about Harrods are understandable, because...

The sardonic quips doing the rounds about Harrods are...

On not serving Kant in the euthanasia (or rather PAS) debate | Michael Grech

It is obvious even from the pathetic and annoyingly repetitive TV ads, involving so-called personalities who introduce this grave and momentous issue with a...

It is obvious even from the pathetic and annoyingly...

Abortion’s backdoor: Don’t let them fool you | Mariana Debono

When someone ends the life of another, especially the most vulnerable, we...

When someone ends the life of another, especially the most...

The ethical failure of denying euthanasia | Daniel Schembri

Telling terminal patients that we don’t need AVE legislation because they...

Telling terminal patients that we don’t need AVE...

Gaza: The ‘othering’ of an entire people

Mark Camilleri Gambin

In the middle of this rally of solidarity, I found myself lost in a trail of...

In the middle of this rally of solidarity, I found myself...

Alex Borg

Together, we can ensure that every family in Malta has not only a roof over their head, but a home they can truly call their own

Together, we can ensure that every family in Malta has not...

Does the PN want to be elected? Here’s what it has to do…

Josanne Cassar

We need, and we deserve, a leader of a political party who takes the bull by...

We need, and we deserve, a leader of a political party who...

Getting the planning reform facts right | Clint Camilleri

Government remains dedicated to ongoing dialogue and refinement of legislation...

Government remains dedicated to ongoing dialogue and...

Saviour Balzan

It is not one or two, but thousands who feel that they are caged in and they blame it on the government

It is not one or two, but thousands who feel that they are...

Julia Farrugia

Volunteers and donators, tackling everyday challenges and new projects in harmony will ensure Maltese society stands to benefit

Volunteers and donators, tackling everyday challenges and...

Reflections on the euthanasia dilemma | Samir AbouHussein

A right is a moral claim. Humans do not have a claim on death. Rather, death...

A right is a moral claim. Humans do not have a claim on...

Sexual health: Broken promises amid a public health crisis | Graziella Attard Previ

This lack of access is not merely an administrative oversight; it is a failure of governance

This lack of access is not merely an administrative...

Mark Said

It’s about time to revive, adhere to and live the core values of democracy and the rule of law

It’s about time to revive, adhere to and live the...

Beating the heat responsibly: Practical measures to safeguard older adults | Alexander Attard

Early intervention in heat related medical issues is essential and so it is important to recognise and monitor relevant symptoms on a daily basis

Early intervention in heat related medical issues is...