Malta needs a National Geological Authority
Sunday, 17 May 2026, 07:20
Last update: about 6 months ago
Carmel Cacopardo
Malta does not have a national geological service. We lack a national authority equipped with accurate knowledge of the geology of the Maltese islands. A national geological authority is...
Arts and culture that define who we are
Sunday, 17 May 2026, 06:54
Last update: about 6 months ago
Julie Zahra
Over the past four years serving as Shadow Minister for the Arts and the Creative Economy, I have had the privilege of meeting some of the most talented, passionate and quite frankly interesting...
My wish list for the parties
Sunday, 17 May 2026, 06:50
Last update: about 6 months ago
Mark Said
Elections lie at the heart of representative democracies, underpinned by the core idea that citizens elect citizens to represent their values and interests. Undoubtedly, our political parties put...
Short but no so sweet
Sunday, 17 May 2026, 06:45
Last update: about 6 months ago
Noel Grima
The shortness itself of the election campaign, the many issues discussed, and the incredible explosion of public debate are among the hallmarks of this campaign. I've been covering campaigns...
The credibility test at the ballot box
Friday, 15 May 2026, 08:14
Last update: about 6 months ago
Owen Bonnici
The May 30 general election boils down to one key question: Which of the political parties has the credibility to implement their electoral manifesto? The Labour Party and the Nationalist Party...
In disagreement
Thursday, 14 May 2026, 08:00
Last update: about 6 months ago
Alfred Sant
A major challenge for Europe is how to establish a unique voice to express its interests and aims. The problem is not just about how to reach agreement regarding what needs to be done among the...
How the electorate can be influenced
Thursday, 14 May 2026, 07:57
Last update: about 6 months ago
Mark Said
Elections are the distinctive feature of our representative democracy. In theory, citizens can use their vote to hold incumbents accountable and to choose new representatives who are competent and...
A multi-cultural country?
Monday, 11 May 2026, 08:00
Last update: about 6 months ago
Alfred Sant
While their country has been hosting a substantial number of residents coming from different cultures - European and from other continents - many Maltese people still profess the views and prejudices...