University does not contribute to society
Friday, 21 July 2017, 14:37
Last update: about 10 years ago
Salvu Mallia
The University does not contribute to a debate in our society, Salvu Mallia says today. University professors are more interested in their salary than to be part of an institution that promotes a...
Mediocrity is dead
Friday, 21 July 2017, 09:00
Last update: about 10 years ago
Alex Muscat
On the 3rd of June, the Maltese stood up to be counted. Malta chose hope over desperation. The people voted for peace-of-mind over anger and cynicism; unity of purpose instead of silly political...
Election
Thursday, 20 July 2017, 07:57
Last update: about 10 years ago
Alfred Sant
The two elections within the big parties which were rolled out practically at the same time – for the LP’s deputy leader on parliamentary affairs and for the PN’s leader –...
Joseph wanted Helena but got Chris
Wednesday, 19 July 2017, 09:24
Last update: about 10 years ago
Stephen Calleja
Even the best of machines can fail. It was clear that Joseph Muscat and his entourage wanted Helena Dalli to become Labour’s deputy leader for parliamentary affairs, which would have...
‘Sieg Heil’ tactics
Wednesday, 19 July 2017, 08:00
Last update: about 10 years ago
Charles Flores
For such a small place, Malta seems to get so many foreign lone-wolf attentions even over strictly local issues, which is fascinating. Malta's ancient and modern history is replete with that. Has...
Judge not, lest ye be judged
Tuesday, 18 July 2017, 07:46
Last update: about 10 years ago
Gejtu Vella
In the local political context there is hardly ever a dull moment. But there are other events which merit reflection. Let me begin with the political scenario. The PL was...
Value pluralism
Tuesday, 18 July 2017, 07:42
Last update: about 10 years ago
Carmel Cacopardo
One of the arguments made during the debate prior to Malta joining the European Union was that before it did so, Malta should open its doors to the 21st century. It was argued that much progress...
Smart City
Monday, 17 July 2017, 07:57
Last update: about 10 years ago
Alfred Sant
I think it would be a scandal if Smart City is transformed into another zone for residential development. Right from the start, this was a scandalous project – in the way it was promoted and...