Malta, where are the babies?
JP Fabri
Fewer children are being born, and the economic, social, and cultural consequences of this trend are difficult to overstate 
Pulling the plug on domestic violence prosecutions
Matthew Xuereb / Thomas Sciberras Herrera
This case exposes the most serious risk in granting complainants the absolute discretion in pulling the plug on a domestic violence complaint
Trump or Harris, does it really matter?
Saviour Balzan

If Trump does win, it will mean that insane and fanatical politicians backed by extremely stupid, limited, and uncultured voters can get re-elected even when...

If Trump does win, it will mean that insane and fanatical...

Our vision for digitisation of Malta’s energy system | Ryan Callus

Malta is uniquely positioned to be a testbed for new energy technologies, given...

Malta is uniquely positioned to be a testbed for new energy...

Embracing AI: Preparing students for the future | Cassandra Sturgeon Delia

As an educator specialising in technology-enhanced learning, I encourage students, parents, and fellow educators to explore AI’s benefits while keeping...

As an educator specialising in technology-enhanced...

Msida Creek: Enhancing connectivity and community spaces | Steve Ellul

The Msida Creek Project is a powerful example of this commitment, and we eagerly anticipate its transformation from plan to reality

The Msida Creek Project is a powerful example of this...

The way ahead
Julia Farrugia

The reality of our work is that there is never a point of conclusion. Society evolves and our targets and pledges evolve with it, as we remain steadfast in our...

The reality of our work is that there is never a point of...

Obligatory trade union membership
Michael Falzon

However, the right of Maltese citizens to opt out of trade union membership should never be touched

However, the right of Maltese citizens to opt out of trade...

Shock in my town
Saviour Balzan

Yet the most curious observation is that Silvio Schembri knew that Ivan Camilleri worked with The Shift and got him to write a declaration. If that is not...

Yet the most curious observation is that Silvio Schembri...

Dun Victor Grech: Patience, humility and a steely determination | Mariella Dimech

Mariella Dimech is a psychotherapist and worked for Caritas for almost two decades. She was part of the initial team building up the concept of rehabilitation...

Mariella Dimech is a psychotherapist and worked for Caritas...

The need for a union for creatives
Gabriel Apap

The creative and entertainment industry is often romanticised as a world of passion, artistic creation, and self-expression. But behind the scenes, many...

The creative and entertainment industry is often...

If Artificial Intelligence isn’t delivering, it may be your fault!
Alexiei Dingli

This is like owning a Swiss Army knife but only ever using the bottle opener....

This is like owning a Swiss Army knife but only ever using...

Protecting honest citizens from persecution and vendettas
Owen Bonnici

In recent years, the Labour Party in government has carried out widespread...

In recent years, the Labour Party in government has carried...

No one enjoys getting older - but it’s better than the alternative
Josanne Cassar

Obviously, there are also days when I think ugh and wish I had a magic wand....

Obviously, there are also days when I think ugh and wish I...

A prison run like a Gulag and the director who ran it
Saviour Balzan

The unearthing of misdemeanours from the past is one of the biggest headaches...

The unearthing of misdemeanours from the past is one of the...

The National Audit Office: a pillar of integrity
Mark Said

The NAO cannot intervene in the political affairs of our country. But it can...

The NAO cannot intervene in the political affairs of our...

Building on progress
Miriam Dalli

Our focus on green initiatives is not limited to large-scale projects. Locally, we supported the regeneration of the Peace Lab Garden, which now offers 2,000...

Our focus on green initiatives is not limited to...

Married… with children?
Josanne Cassar

Your children are a commitment and a bond for life… or at least, they should be

Your children are a commitment and a bond for life…...

Ban bail for alleged murderers, but introduce a time period for the judicial outcome
Saviour Balzan

Strangely both Robert Abela and the Caruana Galizia family would agree that the decision to grant Fenech bail now is bad

Strangely both Robert Abela and the Caruana Galizia family...

Maltese trappers and science cannot cohabit
Mark Sultana

Yet Lino Farrugia forgets to mention a very valid point; today, Malta allows...

Yet Lino Farrugia forgets to mention a very valid point;...