Photo: REUTERS/Darrin Zammit Lupi In the last five years free expression in Malta has deteriorated by 13% relegating Malta from an “open” country for freedom of speech to a “less restricted” country. Article 19’s Global Expression Report measures the state of freedom of expression around the world. The report found that since 2014 [...]

Look at the poster below, advertising a charity event to raise money for l-Istrina. The event is "organised by" Silvio Schembri's economy ministry. This is what we have come to. Instead of actually developing an economy with something less ephemeral than a stupidly smiling robot, Silvio Schembri is ensuring social inclusion by getting wet and [...]

The European Commission has just given its reasons why it will be starting an infringement procedure against Malta and Cyprus on the passport selling scheme. There was no mention of Roberta Metsola and David Casa who are, according to Robert Abela, responsible for this mess. This is from a statement by the European Commission: The [...]

The prime minister said we have Roberta Metsola and David Casa to thank for the European Commission’s decision to start infringement proceedings to stop us selling European passports. If he were even right, I’d be sending them some flowers and a scented card. The reason the Commission is starting an infringement procedure is, at least [...]

This tree tells our story. And last night. There. That's better.