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The physics of progress and why Malta needs to learn to flow

JP Fabri

Physics, when understood properly, offers precisely that. It teaches us to observe systems. It teaches us that movement, pressure, resistance and energy are not abstract concepts...

Appearance should never be a reason to be treated unfairly or differently

Corinne Zahra

Why not instead use the phrases 'barranin' or 'ċittadini ta’ pajjiżi terzi' instead of the offensive “nies tat-tielet dinja” phrase?

Administrative penalties: Questions that need to be answered

Paul Edgar Micallef

A first step would be for government to launch a public consultation listing...

A first step would be for government to launch a public...

How effective are party slogans in electoral campaigns?

Mark Said

Come the next general election, artificial intelligence will probably be used...

Come the next general election, artificial intelligence...

Beyond the ballot box: Time to move ahead

Ivan Refalo

If we get these foundations right, Malta’s future prosperity will be...

If we get these foundations right, Malta’s future...

Even with the gender mechanism, real barriers for women in politics will persist

Josanne Cassar

We should thoroughly examine our electoral system to determine if it is effectively electing the right people based on their abilities and their commitment to...

We should thoroughly examine our electoral system to...

JP Fabri

Perhaps that is the most valuable lesson emerging from Britain’s political experience. Strong democracies are not those that simply replace leaders...

Perhaps that is the most valuable lesson emerging from...

Daniela Attard Bezzina

What do you do when you’re past 50, your son has grown up and moved out, and you spend every working day immersed in history? You enrol for a Master in...

What do you do when you’re past 50, your son has...

A question of merit or tokenism in government

Vania Agius Tabone

If parliament is to truly reflect Maltese society, the debate must move beyond...

If parliament is to truly reflect Maltese society, the...

On 26 June we celebrate Support Don’t Punish!

One remains baffled that despite clear signs that drug use in Malta has...

One remains baffled that despite clear signs that drug use...

Malta’s economy is cooling. Should we be concerned?

Maria Giordmaina / Maria Grazia Briffa

The country’s economic achievements over the past decade have been...

The country’s economic achievements over the past...

The economics behind the Mediterrane Film Festival

Johann Grech

Investment promotion is not measured by expenditure but it is measured by...

Investment promotion is not measured by expenditure but it...

The world needs more joyous celebrations like this

Josanne Cassar

As football fans from all over the world descended en masse onto the United...

As football fans from all over the world descended en masse...

Saviour Balzan

Today, when I see the Maltese representation in the European Parliament, I see individuals who have little in the way of principle and are simply interested in...

Today, when I see the Maltese representation in the...