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When patience starts to vanish

Whether the disruptions are the result of human error, a power station that tripped, or antiquated distribution cables that are giving up under the strain, it is pretty obvious...

A law criminalising mafia association does not equate to having a mafia state

Unfortunately, like the vast majority of the recommendations made by the public inquiry, this proposal was never implemented. But what stands out about this recommendation is...

When transparency is a game of pick and choose

Discussions on such appointments should be held confidentially between the...

Discussions on such appointments should be held...

A patronising bishop out of touch with reality

The Gozo Bishop's words were an attempt to guilt-trip parents, especially...

The Gozo Bishop's words were an attempt to guilt-trip...

Galdes, misplaced loyalties and accountability

It would seem the days of pro-active decision-making based on an expectation of...

It would seem the days of pro-active decision-making based...

Harry’s warning, breakwaters and coastal defences

A small island is even more vulnerable to the impact of these natural...

A small island is even more vulnerable to the impact of...

This speculation may make for interesting dinner or wedding conversations. It may provoke analytical news features that try to interpret and...

This speculation may make for interesting...

Malta’s agricultural and animal husbandry sector may be small and unable on their own to meet the country’s food demands. But they remain crucial...

Malta’s agricultural and animal husbandry sector may...

Caruana should have known better than offer his platform to a convicted sex offender without having the decency and temerity to even question and challenge the...

Caruana should have known better than offer his platform to...

It is only an international rules-based order that keeps the powerful in check, recognises the sovereignty of nations, and protects everyone from the chaos...

It is only an international rules-based order that keeps...

We hope 2026 can be the launchpad for this vision through a concerted government-wide effort to professionalise the sector across the board through concrete,...

We hope 2026 can be the launchpad for this vision through a...

To all those people and sources who have trusted us with their stories and comments, we thank you for helping us tell your story to the rest of...

To all those people and sources who have trusted us with...

Jason Micallef’s arrogance must be cut down to size

Jason Micallef tries to frame his actions as a defence of Labourites like him....

Jason Micallef tries to frame his actions as a defence of...

‘A little, from the many,’ they say but do you believe them?

On paper we have a law on political party financing that identifies the...

On paper we have a law on political party financing that...

The country should not be allowed to whitewash its sins through a cultural event intended to bring people together.

The country should not be allowed to whitewash its sins...

Trump’s threat to Europe is not innocent banter

Europe must stand with one voice for its values and not give in to...

Europe must stand with one voice for its values and not...

Within this context, the penthouse saga is not just a question of conflict of interest but also one of bad judgement, which makes Galdes unfit for purpose....

Within this context, the penthouse saga is not just a...

Pembroke stabbing does not define Maltese schools

Victims of bullying must also be supported. They need to feel safe and aware...

Victims of bullying must also be supported. They need to...

After the budget hubris, reality knocks on the door

If Malta ignores the commission’s warning it will only be doing so at its...

If Malta ignores the commission’s warning it will...

People are owed an explanation on scrapyard fires

The logical question to ask in these circumstances is how was the company...

The logical question to ask in these circumstances is how...