When religion and politics get mixed up together such that they end up part of each other, society becomes reactionary, repressive and no doubt corrupt as well. This happens even when religious forces...

When tension arises between a judge and a prime minister, it typically signifies a serious constitutional crisis, threatening the separation of powers and the independence of the judiciary. Such...

In light of current developments, EU structures are being expanded to include functions covering extensive operations in the field of security and defence. If these functions are to really prove...

Robert Abela told parliament that Michelle Muscat was given a state-funded car but no drivers. In fact two civil servants seconded to Michelle Muscat's NGOs alternated on a day-in day-out basis to...

What must be kept in mind is that the whole appointment procedure is a political one, not an administrative one. This episode shows how inept the Judiciary's Code of Ethics is when it states that:...

A month ago, I lay on an operating table knowing that a part of me was about to be removed. I had chosen sciences but I could never be a doctor myself. I had known for a long time that this...

Europe is facing a formidable number of challenges.  Russian aggression on its doorstep, persistent attacks by Trump's America, disruptions in trade, and serious energy-security vulnerabilities...

The central Mediterranean has tested Malta and Gozo over the last four weeks with continuous storms. These storms started with Harry and persisted for another fortnight, which brought strong winds,...

Why, why, why, Delilah...? It is the kind of chorus that demands volume. Sung shoulder-to-shoulder at weddings, in bars, and on the way to the xalata. Generations have embraced Tom Jones's 1968...

This week we had the controversial decision of the Commissioner for Education within the Ombudsman's office. The Commissioner issued a recommendation claiming that the Foundation for Educational...