The power of local councils
Michael Falzon
Local council elections, like all democratic elections, are unlike any other conflict because they are fought on a hidden battlefield inside the voters’ brains. Winning...
A government designed to fail
Saviour Balzan
If Metsola should be criticised it is not because of her disregard for ethical issues but rather for her very arrogant and egoistic decision to remain in Brussels and allow the PN...
Why good speeches matter
Josanne Cassar

Despite the fact that there are times when I feel very disillusioned with politics and politicians in general, a great speaker still has the ability to lift my...

Despite the fact that there are times when I feel very...

Will our children reap a whirlwind?
Carmel Vassallo

We should look towards societies with populations whose cultural and other characteristics are more akin to ours to make up for our demographic deficit

We should look towards societies with populations whose...

Shock and horror on Freeport expansion: more PN greenwash
Ralph Cassar

Simon Busuttil’s third-time-lucky ODZ policy would mean that he would get...

Simon Busuttil’s third-time-lucky ODZ policy would...

The economy is booming, now what about our quality of life?
Josanne Cassar

Malta’s development frenzy has come at a high cost. What good is a...

Malta’s development frenzy has come at a high cost....

Muscat disagrees with Corbyn? Gee, what a surprise…
Raphael Vassallo

One is a genuine Socialist, and the other isn’t ...

One is a genuine Socialist, and the other isn’t ...

The Whip: creature of convention
Kevin Aquilina

The relationship between the Whip and MPs is based on party loyalty

The relationship between the Whip and MPs is based on party...

A homeless man sleeping on Liberace’s star
Evarist Bartolo

A sustainable mix of the different forms of development has to be achieved...

A sustainable mix of the different forms of...

No Turkish delight
Michael Falzon

Erdogan’s savage reaction to the attempted coup led some to believe that the coup was a fake, a staged affair

Erdogan’s savage reaction to the attempted coup led...

Gone to the blogs
Raphael Vassallo

There has to be bilateral disarmament of paparazzi journalism

There has to be bilateral disarmament of paparazzi...

Let’s stop resisting being bilingual
Josanne Cassar

When it comes to passing written exams or even when it comes to writing properly in English, we are obviously floundering

When it comes to passing written exams or even when it...

’Tis the season to be silly
Saviour Balzan

L-Orizzont is most of the time not interested in debate but in unadulterated propaganda, spin and drivel. Just like In-Nazzjon ...

L-Orizzont is most of the time not interested in debate but...

Can Muscat speak of elitism when he is building his own establishment?
James Debono

Joseph Muscat cannot play the establishment card against the Opposition without throwing a spotlight on the influence of Maltese fat cats in political...

Joseph Muscat cannot play the establishment card against...

Pokémon GO, harmless fun or disconnecting us from reality?
Josanne Cassar

Is Pokémon GO like religion? Uplifting and comforting for some, or...

Is Pokémon GO like religion? Uplifting and...

Life is like a box of chocolates
Raphael Vassallo

What was clearly intended as a maxim to illustrate the unpredictability of life, actually illustrates the clean opposite

What was clearly intended as a maxim to illustrate the...

Malta’s unlikely responsibility…
Daniel Fiott

Malta has a vested interest in keeping security and defence firmly on the EU’s agenda

Malta has a vested interest in keeping security and defence...

What’s next after Bill 113?
Mark Camilleri

We should keep up the pressure on Labour to keep delivering in the field of freedom of speech. We should allow journalists and writers even more freedoms

We should keep up the pressure on Labour to keep delivering...

There’s Brexit riches in education too
Evarist Bartolo

In all this Brexit turbulence, Malta has also started to see interest from UK universities and academic institutions asking about our infrastructure

In all this Brexit turbulence, Malta has also started to...

Land(s) ahoy!
Michael Falzon

The news about the setting up of a Lands Authority is welcome, even though the Opposition has adopted a negative attitude towards the bill

The news about the setting up of a Lands Authority is...