Shipwrecked on our own islands – Part 1
Sunday, 7 April 2019, 10:25
Last update: about 8 years ago
Mark A. Sammut Sassi
Last Sunday was Freedom Day. I avoided writing about the commemoration itself because I think it is futile. Forty years have passed since Malta gained sovereignty over her entire territory, and the...
A misconception
Sunday, 7 April 2019, 10:15
Last update: about 8 years ago
Charles Flores
In what has always been a polarised political environment, it certainly felt good last Tuesday and Thursday to see the nomination of George Vella as President of the Republic being supported and...
Malta’s superstars of the world
Sunday, 7 April 2019, 09:11
Last update: about 8 years ago
Victor Calleja
Let’s get one thing clear: today is not April’s Fool’s Day. And this article is no foolish piece of writing by someone who is annoyed that his gang is not in power. I am not the...
The market of unfulfilled dreams
Sunday, 7 April 2019, 08:28
Last update: about 8 years ago
Noel Grima
The national arena, now greatly enlarged by social media, is a vast marketplace where people try to sell their dreams and attract adherents. Its hubbub surpasses anything seen at the weekly town...
A horse, a horse! My kingdom for a horse!
Saturday, 6 April 2019, 09:26
Last update: about 8 years ago
Rachel Borg
The picture of Malta that has now clearly emerged is one of a chaotic, contradictory, incoherent mess with serious repercussions hanging over it. Incessantly now, one very important report after...
Maltese creators must be paid by Facebook
Friday, 5 April 2019, 11:36
Last update: about 8 years ago
Francis Zammit Dimech
In his vlog, MEP Zammit Dimech speaks about a new campaign he launched to ensure that Maltese creators also monetise their videos uploaded on Facebook just like other European creators through...
Defending Malta’s heritage
Friday, 5 April 2019, 09:34
Last update: about 8 years ago
Owen Bonnici
One of the sectors under my remit that is giving its all is undoubtedly the Restoration Directorate, doing its utmost to continue preserving our National Heritage. The Malta Arts Council, Festivals...
NGOs
Thursday, 4 April 2019, 08:00
Last update: about 8 years ago
Alfred Sant
I read about the measures now in force covering how a group of people can come together to set up a civil organization or to keep one going, in order either to transmit social, cultural or other...
'I can never agree with Article 7 procedure against Malta'
Wednesday, 3 April 2019, 12:25
Last update: about 8 years ago
Peter Agius
In a message from MCAST, EP President Tajani's speechwriter and PN MEP candidate, Peter Agius expresses his disagreement with MEP Sven Giegold who is calling for Article 7 TFEU proceedings against...
Rent hardships should be addressed – Michael Briguglio
Wednesday, 3 April 2019, 08:50
Last update: about 8 years ago
Michael Briguglio
The other day an 80-year-old pensioner phoned me. He was worried about the impact of legal amendements addressing rent, which will result in a hefty increase of the annual amount he pays, from 300...