For many politicians these days, deception comes as natural as breathing.  We read that trust in the Government has decreased by 5 points, down to 51% from 56%.  But I think it would be more...

Some people commenting on the internet became almost hysterical when Immanuel Mifsud, the novelist, wrote a blog-post in which he expressed his dismay and irritation at the way in which the President...

Not to sound too pessimistic, best call them challenges. But these challenges that Europe must now face are tough and huge. Immigration and terrorism are among the crucial areas that most need...

Traditionally, “l-Istrina” fell on 1st January. It is only recently that this event was moved to 26th December, the day traditionally known as Boxing Day. There are various stories all...

The Minister for Home Affairs and National Security Carmelo Abela, following the accident at the Plus One Club in Paceville that left over 70 young people injured, announced the first measures that...

By now organisers of gatherings whether at national, locality or at home are putting together their plans to entertain their guests.  Save some minor details which will be kept under wraps till...

2015 is all but gone. All this year's experiences,  good thoughts,  bad thoughts, emotions, worries , fears,  ambitions,  struggles, are  consumed and snuffed...

A friend of mine claims that the best lesson we had this year did not result from developments in the euro zone or the Middle East or wherever, but from football. In his view, the ongoing FIFA...

I love Christmas so it’s not because I’m a Grinch that I can’t stand the spectacle of vulgarity and showing-off that is the Community Chest Fund’s end-of-year fundraiser. By...

I got to know Josette Dalli back in that terrible month of July 1990, when news came of the accident involving her nephew, Matthew Micallef St John. In those terrible days, hope alternated with...