A friend told me: The truth is that you and those who, like you, are interested in getting books published are whistling in the wind. No one reads books anymore. The few who still buy them do so...

Our country prides itself on having a constitution that glows with hallowed provisions guaranteeing fundamental human rights, the rule of law, and justice. The recent run-up to appointing the...

Every month, millions of women in Malta and across Europe earn less than their male colleagues, even when they work just as hard and have similar qualifications. This persistent difference, known as...

Inevitably over the centuries, the ways by which peoples wage war against each other have changed. The clearest development was in how with the new weapons that came into play (!) from century to...

The Authority for the Responsible use of Cannabis (ARUC) irresponsibly failed to submit a single financial report since its inception . The Authority was set up in 2021 and became commercially...

Bill No 165 of 13 February 2026 aims to legislate government's so-called 'family law reform'. The Bill consists of a meagre 12 provisions, out of which clause 1 is the short title and commencement...

On International Women's Day, many speeches and messages rightly celebrate the achievements of women across society. Yet beyond celebrating progress, this day also offers an opportunity to reflect on...

World War Three is more likely than not to occur in the next five years, according to a new survey of voters in the US, Canada, UK, France, and Germany by Politico. More than 2,000 people in each...

Tourism across the Maltese islands continues to break records, yet a closer examination of the latest figures reveals a story that carries particular significance for Gozo. Statistics issued by...

Speculation about the election date has been rife for the past few months, but it did peak significantly in the past days. The signs are in plain sight for all to see, and it is evident that the...