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The die is cast

Saviour Balzan

The media is the lifeline for politicians but not their bosom buddy. They love and hate us in equal measure. That is how it has been and will always be

Malta’s next risk may not be decline. It may be comfort

JP Fabri

It is not just about which manifesto promises more, or which sounds more ambitious. The deeper question is whether Malta is ready to move beyond comfort-led policymaking toward...

Saviour Balzan

The IMF’s general conclusions were that Malta was doing great but the steroids it was taking were going to run short. And the primary two considerations...

The IMF’s general conclusions were that Malta was...

Let’s please look beyond the headlines when discussing tourism

JP Fabri

Quality is not achieved by simply reducing numbers or raising prices. It is...

Quality is not achieved by simply reducing numbers or...

Robert Abela

At the core of this massive regeneration project are the people, who will enjoy the best spaces and contribute value and quality to zones and sites that,...

At the core of this massive regeneration project are...

Sapienti sat: A word of caution to the wise | Andrea Briffa

The darkness doesn’t fall all at once. It arrives in the moments where we...

The darkness doesn’t fall all at once. It arrives in...

Clearer youth information, stronger participation | Keith Azzopardi Tanti

Young people don’t need more explaining. They need more ownership. And when we give them that, the quality of our public conversation improves for...

Young people don’t need more explaining. They need...

Beating cancer is a test for Europe | David Casa, Tomislav Sokol

We remain committed to a Europe that protects through prevention, through...

We remain committed to a Europe that protects through...

Of leadership, humility and ‘experts’ | Nigel Vella

While I do not particularly enjoy focusing too much on the PN, this analysis is...

While I do not particularly enjoy focusing too much on the...

Storms all around us, both literally and figuratively

Josanne Cassar

Let us not try and justify it as an attempt at diplomacy either because they...

Let us not try and justify it as an attempt at diplomacy...

Manoel Island Park: A serene refuge in the Marsamxett area | Josef Florian Micallef

Participants described such a refuge as an essential counterbalance to the construction, traffic and commercial activities that dominate the rest of the area...

Participants described such a refuge as an essential...

Saviour Balzan

Trumpism is the new face of fascism and not to fight it would mean reneging on what unites us as Maltese; a nation built on the values of democracy and human...

Trumpism is the new face of fascism and not to fight it...

When the shelves emptied, the system spoke

JP Fabri

If Malta genuinely cares about wellbeing, resilience and long-term stability,...

If Malta genuinely cares about wellbeing, resilience and...

Gone with the wind: Liability in cases of fortuitous events | Shaban Ben Taher

Generally, damage suffered may be claimed before the courts from the person legally responsible for having caused it

Generally, damage suffered may be claimed before the courts...

Rabat hub: A first, another promise kept

Julia Farrugia

There should be no doubt that this first inclusive hub should act as a trigger to more such projects within other communities

There should be no doubt that this first inclusive hub...

A €130 million plan to enhance connectivity for Gozo | Mario Borg

This investment amounts to €130 million. A significant figure,...

This investment amounts to €130 million. A...

Heritage that lives, breathes, and belongs to us all | Noel Zammit

At its core, the 2026 calendar is an invitation to participate, reflect, and...

At its core, the 2026 calendar is an invitation to...

Social media reform must reflect our values | Rebecca Buttigieg

Freedom of expression is of paramount importance and must be always...

Freedom of expression is of paramount importance and must...

Oh, Harry! Lessons learned, where we went wrong, what we got right

Josanne Cassar

What did not make sense to me and most people were the mixed messages: Children...

What did not make sense to me and most people were the...

Historic EU-India agreement shows a different way is possible

Ursula von der Leyen

By concluding landmark agreements in trade and security, the EU and India are...

By concluding landmark agreements in trade and security,...