We are officially less than one week away from the general election which is taking place on 26th March. As more uncertainty, scandals and fears of low voter turnout amount, Malta’s small political parties and independent candidates have been out in full swing announcing proposals left, right and centre. So here are a few highlights … Continued
With the general election presumably just around the corner, the younger generation is being faced with a new responsibility: the power to vote. The forthcoming election will be the first general election after the Vote 16 reforms which were implemented in March 2018. People between the ages of 16 and 22 will be amongst the … Continued
News of European Parliament President David Sassoli’s death has seen many within the local, as well as continental, political scene rally in respect behind the European leader. “Your loss leaves us all saddened. Thank you for all your contribution towards social justice and democracy. Your loss is a loss for all Europe,” PN leader Bernard … Continued
A Nationalist MP has opened a libel case against ONE News over an article centred on his VAT payments. David Thake has opened proceedings over the article – “Thake iħallas biss wara li nkixef li ma ħallasx il-VAT” (Thake pays only after it is revealed that he didn’t pay VAT). The filing comes after it … Continued
A parliamentary petition has been filed to halt plans to stop the Lands Authority from selling off a pristine piece of protected land in Mellieħa through a private lease under the guise of beekeeping, which residents say is a smokescreen for development in the area. Opposition Whip Robert Cutajar, an MP elected off the district, … Continued
Malta’s Inclusion Minister has called on the police to investigate a controversial priest after he compared being possessed by demons or having schizophrenia to being gay. “Where’s the Curia? This type of hateful narrative against the gay community is unacceptable… And to make matters worse, this attack comes from a priest,” Julia Farrugia Portelli said … Continued