Gozo’s connectivity, promised three times over
Sunday, 14 June 2026, 07:48
Last update: about 5 months ago
Emmanuel J. Galea
Every Maltese election arrives in Gozo bearing the same gift. Ministers cross the channel carrying brochures, slogans, and fresh connectivity promises. They speak of transformation, sustainability,...
China shocks and the EU
Sunday, 14 June 2026, 07:19
Last update: about 5 months ago
Frans Camilleri
China and the United States have increasingly weaponised their economic policy through industrial strategies, tariffs, sanctions, and export restrictions on essential inputs such as rare earth...
The surprise that shouldn't be: Malta's demography was foreseen
Sunday, 14 June 2026, 07:12
Last update: about 5 months ago
David Spiteri Gingell
Over the past year, Malta has woken up to the demographic deficit it faces. It is discussed now in the press, in policy circles, and across the political divide. I welcome the attention. What I cannot...
Polling, emotions, and elections
Sunday, 14 June 2026, 07:11
Last update: about 5 months ago
Michael Briguglio
Election campaigns often generate strong emotions, including when expectations do or do not align with electoral outcomes. This makes it all the more important to approach political analysis with...
Electoral success does not silence legitimate questions
Sunday, 14 June 2026, 07:10
Last update: about 5 months ago
Gejtu Vella
The dust has now settled, and one might assume that it is business as usual, with the Labour Party once again securing public office by a comfortable margin. However, this outcome was far removed from...
A retained Prime Minister’s prerogative
Sunday, 14 June 2026, 07:09
Last update: about 5 months ago
Mark Said
Before the Prime Minister finally announced the date for election day, speculation about an imminent snap election had been making the rounds for quite some time. Until that official announcement, we...
King Bobby's band of merry men (and women)
Sunday, 14 June 2026, 07:07
Last update: about 5 months ago
Noel Grima
Malta has a rather quirky system of government that delivers results and (should) deliver accountability, efficiency, etc. but doesn't. In Malta, as in many other countries, you have to be an...
Vision? What vision?
Sunday, 14 June 2026, 06:49
Last update: about 5 months ago
Kevin Cassar
The Office of the Prime Minister has distributed copies of a 224-page glossy book printed on thick high quality paper about Labour's latest gimmick - Malta Vision 2050. In the run-up to a...
Fireworks
Thursday, 11 June 2026, 08:00
Last update: about 5 months ago
Alfred Sant
They're considered as a traditional past-time in the same way as hunting and trapping. But hooked as they are into the celebrations of village and township festas, fireworks are supported by much more...