Malta is losing more than time in traffic
Sunday, 11 October 2026, 06:57
Last update: about 2 days ago
Ivan Castillo
Every minute lost in traffic is a minute taken from someone's life: a parent's time with their children, a worker's rest, an elderly person's independence. Those minutes should weigh heavily on...
The tune has changed
Sunday, 11 October 2026, 06:54
Last update: about 2 days ago
Darren Carabott
Barely four months have passed since the general election, and the tune has already changed, as the country is being asked to forget what it was promised. During the campaign, Labour embarked on a...
Neutrality: Malta’s Constitutional compass in a divided world
Sunday, 11 October 2026, 06:48
Last update: about 2 days ago
Anglu Farrugia
There are provisions in a Constitution which regulate the machinery of a State, and there are others which say something deeper about the character of a nation. Malta's neutrality belongs firmly to...
The risk factor
Sunday, 11 October 2026, 06:45
Last update: about 2 days ago
Valerie Visanich
As school gates open once again last week, the familiar rhythm of the new academic year returns: school runs, homework, extracurricular activities, packed schedules and the everyday logistical...
Budgetary investment in the social
Sunday, 11 October 2026, 06:38
Last update: about 2 days ago
Michael Briguglio
Malta's Budget 2027 is being prepared against a backdrop of global instability and pertinent questions about Malta's present and future development. In recent pre-budget discussions, Government has...
Bequeathing social media
Sunday, 11 October 2026, 06:30
Last update: about 2 days ago
Mark Said
What happens to someone's social media after they die? When people die, they leave behind a vast digital footprint. Our generation is the first to face what happens to social media after death as...
The difference is striking
Friday, 9 October 2026, 08:44
Last update: about 3 days ago
Owen Bonnici
This week I attended Freshers Week at the University of Malta and MCAST. As always, it was a great experience, witnessing so much energy, enthusiasm, and creativity among the thousands of...
Tripled and still toothless
Friday, 9 October 2026, 08:00
Last update: about 8 days ago
Emmanuel J. Galea
Malta tripled its tourist levy on July 1 and called the increase a quality measure. The environmental contribution rose from 50 cents to €1.50 per adult per night, the first change since 2016....
Holiness
Thursday, 8 October 2026, 08:00
Last update: about 6 days ago
Alfred Sant
Over the years and as of now, I've always been amazed by the behaviour of some individuals who present themselves as champions of holiness and correctness. They demonise the people they disagree with,...
PQs, on-the-spot fines and childcare rules
Thursday, 8 October 2026, 07:59
Last update: about 5 days ago
Mark Said
Disrespectful towards the highest institution of the country, disrespectful towards themselves and their constituents, and disrespectful towards the public in general. The backlog of 1,238...