Democratic socialism in Europe is in bad shape. In France, it is with its back against the wall, almost marginalised. In Germany, the government coalition led by the socialists has been blundering...

The twenty-eighth Conference of the Parties of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP 28) meeting at Dubai has finally concluded that we need to be weaned off fossil fuels. The...

Argentina just elected a foul-mouthed far-right populist, Javier Milei, as President. He promised a free and unregulated market in firearms. He pledged he’d allow anybody to sell their organs to...

There is a stasis in our political life at the moment. People’s minds focus on the approaching Christmas holidays and people flock to the shops and to Valletta. Even the Republic Day...

In a historic decision during the 18th Session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage, the Maltese Festa has officially earned the prestigious title of...

Initially I admit to having been sceptical about the setting up of local councils. I considered they would serve to trigger new expenses without bringing about any real improvement in the...

Trade union power in Europe has been declining since the times of British Prime Minister Thatcher, perhaps even before that. Industrial organization in factories where many workers congregated helped...

Alfred Sant, a regular contributor to this newspaper, has turned his guns on his fellow columnists. He’s targeting those who dare criticise Labour. He’s using his platform and his...

Over the past few years, our society has faced monumental and generational change. The latest advancements in science and technology have left an indelible impact on every aspect of our...

Supermarkets are self-service shops offering a wide variety of food and beverages as well as household goods. Having a substantial amount of floor space, they are usually close to residential areas...