This year, Barbados which gained independence some two years after Malta did, ceased recognizing Britain’s Queen Elizabeth as head of state and became a republic. As in Malta, the president of...

“Those making use of cannabis have no choice but to resort to criminality”. This was Minister Owen Bonnici justifying changes to cannabis use legislation. To call his statement daft would...

Almost two years ago, Architect Edward Said submitted a request to the Planning Authority and the Superintendence of Cultural Heritage in order that they take steps to protect a Villa along the St...

This country is geared towards enjoyment, an easy lifestyle helped by an agreeable climate, blue seas and opportunities to mix work and play. Its attractiveness is based on relentless optimism which...

This past week has surpassed all imaginable levels of indecency.  Just because it is a government entity, a ministry, a Representative to the EU does not mean that we can get away with euphemisms...

The harm-reduction approach we are advocating with regards to the personal use of cannabis has at its centre three crucial considerations: first that we need to stop criminalizing adults for choosing...

The relationship between Paris and Berlin is a crucial factor in the evolution of European policy. Eventually, if trust is maintained between the two sides, even when they do not see eye to eye, some...

Malta’s media sphere frequently features news on freedom of speech, hate speech, fake news, and the like. Different cases have been cited, involving people with different political and...

Debate in Europe right now is veering towards regulatory intervention for a European minimum wage. While the idea of pushing for standardisation of minimum pay all across the continent may gather...

After long months of discussions and negotiations the economic and financial committee of the European Parliament voted on a text which finalises the parliamentary draft for a European regulation...