Living up to expectations? | Jason Micallef
As chairman of the Valletta 2018 Foundation, Jason Micallef has courted trouble with outspoken views that were ill-suited for his role. But has the V18 boss learnt any lessons...
Migrant rescuers need predictable framework mechanism | Kahin Ismail
Kahin Ismail, representative of the United Nations High Commission for Refugees, outlines the urgent need for a reform of the rules of engagement... without losing sight of basic...
It’s about ‘harm-reduction’, not ‘recreational cannabis’ | Julia Farrugia

Malta is poised to become a centre for the production of medical marijuana – while also relaxing its cannabis legislation further – after decades...

Malta is poised to become a centre for the production of...

‘In today’s capitalist world, trade unions must balance things out...’

The General Workers’ Union is celebrating its 75th anniversary, against the backdrop of a global economy which has since shifted far to the right. Is the...

The General Workers’ Union is celebrating its 75th...

Is Maltese journalism at risk? | Norma Saliba

The murder of investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia cast a dark...

The murder of investigative journalist Daphne Caruana...

The anti-Muscat: Edwin Vassallo versus ‘the Marxists’

Why Nationalist MP Edwin Vassallo is so up in arms over what he calls Joseph...

Why Nationalist MP Edwin Vassallo is so up in arms over...

Malta’s justice system in the dock | Owen Bonnici

Malta’s rule of law is under unprecedented international scrutiny,...

Malta’s rule of law is under unprecedented...

Redefining the national identity | Sara Ezabe

Law student Sara Ezabe is one of 30 honorees recognised by Forbes for their...

Law student Sara Ezabe is one of 30 honorees recognised by...

A question of credibility and national interest | Martin Balzan

Parliament is currently debating the controversy surrounding a proposed sale of...

Parliament is currently debating the controversy...

A trapping season too far?

With both political parties eagerly courting the hunters’ vote, it seems to be boom time for hunting and trapping in Malta. The latest political...

With both political parties eagerly courting the...

Breaking the fourth wall | Malcolm Galea

An hour before stepping onto the Manoel stage as the Dame in Masquerade’s ‘Alice in Wonderland’, actor/writer Malcolm Galea talks about the...

An hour before stepping onto the Manoel stage as the Dame...

Punished for success | Godfrey Grima

Malta has been exposed to unprecedented international scrutiny this year, with questions raised about freedom of expression and the rule of law. But for...

Malta has been exposed to unprecedented international...

The town that governments forgot... | Frans Debono

The Prime Minister’s call for army involvement in policing Malta’s...

The Prime Minister’s call for army involvement in...

This isn’t ‘Crime Scene Investigation’... | Saviour Formosa

Criminologist Saviour Formosa warns against the culture of ‘instant...

Criminologist Saviour Formosa warns against the culture of...

Don’t blame it all on Delia... | Clyde Puli

Newly-elected PN secretary general CLYDE PULI admits that his party faces an...

Newly-elected PN secretary general CLYDE PULI admits that...

Domestic violence is a social, not individual, concern | Silvan Agius

Silvian Agius, head of the Human Rights and...

Silvian Agius, head of the Human Rights and...

Looks can be deceiving | Kristy Debono

Newly-elected PN council president Kristy Debono acknowledges that the Nationalist Party is undergoing a period of internal strife. But beneath the veneer...

Newly-elected PN council president Kristy...

'Malta stands out' | Nils Muižnieks

Nils Muižnieks, the Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights, welcomes the local discussion on press freedoms in the wake of last month’s grisly...

Nils Muižnieks, the Council of Europe Commissioner for...

Still in time to save Majjistral Park | Sammy Vella

Plans are afoot to extend hunting and trapping hours at Majjistral nature park:...

Plans are afoot to extend hunting and trapping hours at...

A terrifying culture of impunity | Prof Henry Frendo

The murder of investigative journalist Daphne Caruna Galizia shocked the...

The murder of investigative journalist Daphne Caruna...