In my last article, I argued that Malta's demographic decline was foreseen, and that only immigration has kept the headline population from drifting towards the 390,000 that the 2004 pension model...

A region means different things in different mouths, and the confusion serves Gozo poorly. Geographers treat any coherent territory as a region, so Gozo clearly meets that loose test. A limestone...

Economics is all about studying and influencing the economy. Politics is the theory and practice of obtaining public support through the exercise of power by governments, elections and political...

Auxiliary Bishop of Malta Joseph Galea-Curmi concluded his homily during the Mass marking the inauguration of the 15th Legislature, held on Saturday, 20 June 2026, at St John's Co-Cathedral in...

I am writing this with my 14-year-old son Alexander, following his dramatic exit from his bedroom to inform me that yet again, another country had decided to ban social media for adolescents. This...

In every democratic society, public discussion plays an important role in allowing citizens to express their opinions, criticise ideas and policies, and participate in public life. However, when...

Twenty-two years ago, Malta's first Pride march took place in a country that had only recently begun to address LGBTIQ rights in the public sphere. Today, Malta is widely recognised as one of the...

It is becoming hard for voters to make informed choices. And loyalty to one's 'group,' as well as pessimism about the likelihood of change, all play their part. In the run-up to the last general...

As the days get warmer, Maltese families return to the same handful of bays and beaches they have always gone to, to enjoy some summer relaxation. However, for some time now, this age-old custom is...

Despite losing four elections in a row people in the Nationalist Party still try to delude themselves the party keeps losing only because of massive corruption on the other side. They must think...