Italy and Chile’s three-peat of World Cup absences
Jean Claude Randon
Despite having very different football histories, both countries have failed to qualify for the 2018, 2022 and 2026 World Cups. The failure suggests deeper issues in player...
Beyond the deficit is Malta spending enough on the future?
JP Fabri
The Malta Fiscal Advisory Council’s observation that research and development expenditure remains extremely low by European standards should therefore concern policymakers
Heritage watchdog in bed with the PA
Patrick Calleja

Why is the SCH authoring obituaries to justify the demise of our cultural heritage? Because the man holding the red card has his salary paid by...

Why is the SCH authoring obituaries to justify...

The Italia–Malta Interreg Programme matters more than we think

At a time when Europe seeks programmes that are practical and effective,...

At a time when Europe seeks programmes that are practical...

Stop maligning U-turns
Mark Said

We should allow politicians, and ourselves, much more leeway to change their, and our, minds if provided with counter evidence

We should allow politicians, and ourselves, much more...

The philosophy of active ageing: Wisdom, vitality, and human Flourishing
Malcom Paul Agius Galea

Let us therefore affirm that every season of life holds beauty, purpose, and profound worth. This is the guiding philosophy of our work, and the legacy we owe...

Let us therefore affirm that every season of life holds...

A credible Malta in Motion blueprint
Andre Borg

The challenge ahead is to ensure that this vision translates into tangible, reliable transport alternatives that Maltese commuters can genuinely choose to trust

The challenge ahead is to ensure that this vision...

In praise of our volunteers
Julia Farrugia

Going overseas to gain such experiences gives our youth the tonic they need in life and a unique feeling as they bond with other young men and women from...

Going overseas to gain such experiences gives our youth the...

Lesbian invisibility
Dawn Sammut

It allows us to understand how women loving other women functions as a form of resistance, and testifies to the possibility of another world. A world without...

It allows us to understand how women loving other women...

No way to run an election campaign
Josanne Cassar

They need our vote and they are accountable to us, so it’s time we start demanding more from them

They need our vote and they are accountable to us, so...

Complacency: The PL’s biggest challenge
Hermann Schiavone

Complacency may decide this election. It is the PL’s biggest challenge,...

Complacency may decide this election. It is the PL’s...

The silent authorities are failing Malta and Gozo
Patrick Calleja

There is no accountability. No transparency. No visible wrestling with...

There is no accountability. No transparency. No visible...

They will win an election, but will they solve our problems
Saviour Balzan

We are definitely better off financially, but are we happier, are we living a...

We are definitely better off financially, but are we...

Malta’s public finances. Discipline, resilience, and the imperative of vigilance
JP Fabri

Malta’s public finances reflect a system that is working. But policy choices must be continuously reassessed in a changing world

Malta’s public finances reflect a system that is...

Killing a bird is more than a wildlife crime
Mark Sultana

Where two laws have been broken, two laws must be enforced. Anything less risks...

Where two laws have been broken, two laws must be enforced....

The Mediterranean death trap for turtle doves and the region’s soul
Mario Gerada

Protecting turtle doves is urgent, as is urgent protecting the human rights...

Protecting turtle doves is urgent, as is urgent protecting...

Parliamentary privilege: Retain or abolish it?
Mark Said

Still, those who enjoy the protection of parliamentary privilege, members of...

Still, those who enjoy the protection of parliamentary...

Public broadcasting or political broadcasting?
Graziella Attard Previ

Reaffirming Malta’s commitment to democratic fairness is not only a...

Reaffirming Malta’s commitment to democratic fairness...

Toxic, trauma and narcissist… enough of these buzzwords, please
Josanne Cassar

Labels, words and phrases can only do so much. In the end you have to take...

Labels, words and phrases can only do so much. In the end...

Talk is cheap
Saviour Balzan

Ideally, the government and the Opposition should co-exist for five years and then turn to the public for an endorsement or a reality check

Ideally, the government and the Opposition should co-exist...