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‘Mercy for the masters, health for the workers'

James Debono

We need a serious discussion on whether the national anthem truly reflects the values of Malta’s vibrant and changing society before enshrining it in the Constitution

Respect for members of the judiciary | Ramona Attard

When commentary unjustly paints our courts as wilfully hostile to human rights, it is not only domestic confidence that suffers, it also affects Malta’s standing abroad and...

Mark Said

Constant exposure to unrealistic images and standards on social media can cause anxiety, depression and low self-esteem in teens

Constant exposure to unrealistic images and standards on...

The anxious travails of Malta’s neutrality | John Baldacchino

Looking closer at why the government and Opposition agreed to enshrine...

Looking closer at why the government and Opposition agreed...

Prolonged suffering and the right to die | Josef Said

One that can bring dignity and hope where there would otherwise be only...

One that can bring dignity and hope where there would...

Can we please stop calling criticism ‘hate speech’?

Josanne Cassar

I just hope parents are prepared for their little ones yelling...

I just hope parents are prepared for their little...

Saviour Balzan

Any politician worth their salt should take a hard look at the numbers and patterns

Any politician worth their salt should take a hard look at...

Customer experience culture in Malta: The dismal reality | Louis Naudi

In today’s competitive marketplace, it takes more than low prices and great products for brands to thrive

In today’s competitive marketplace, it takes more...

How Abela intends dismantling our already weak system of checks and balances | Carmel Asciak

The rule of law is the cornerstone of stable governance. Societies have recognised the need to limit the power of rulers and protect individual rights

The rule of law is the cornerstone of stable governance....

Thomas Bajada

Water is more than a resource; it is the foundation of life itself. We cannot afford to treat it as infinite anymore

Water is more than a resource; it is the foundation of life...

Josanne Cassar

What is clear is that BCRS need to do better when it comes to their whole business model

What is clear is that BCRS need to do better when it comes...

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...

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...

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...