Pieces tackling the exploits of the political class were among the most-read opinion pieces in Times of Malta in 2018.
These are the top 10:
1. Rent a home for 12 hours a day - Kristina Chetcuti
The hidden homeless are on the increase and it’s very distressing that as a society we are shrugging our shoulders and looking the other way.
2. A suggestion of what Christabelle can do - Kristina Chetcuti
The victory wasn't enough: Would our Eurovision representative Christabelle consider visiting Mount Carmel, cameras in tow, and speak out about the hospital’s dire state?
3. You Mccannot be serious! - Rodolfo Ragonesi
The McCanns’ statements have raised far more questions than provided answers to the circumstances surrounding the tragic disappearance of their daughter.
4. Eight cells in the lab - Mark Sant
The obstetrician, gynaecologist and consultant says the State cannot be expected to legislate in accordance with the most conservative Catholic rules.
5. Let’s talk about Monaco - Kristina Chetcuti
Minister Chris Cardona won’t reveal what his “work-related travel” to the rich microstate was about.
6. The foibles of women - Charles Caruana Carabez
The Commissioner for Education within the Office of the Ombudsman stirred a hornet's nest with a piece about women which many interpreted as sexist.
7. The Prime Minister has been outed – he must be ousted - Kristina Chetcuti
The columnist asks how was it possible that Malta’s very own workers’ party is allowing its top people to "swindle the country".
8. Tough mind, soft head - Ranier Fsadni
Behaving suspiciously is not a crime; but it is politically reckless when the country’s reputation is at stake, the columnist argues.
9. Monument to Konrad - Ranier Fsadni
Konrad Mizzi is once again at the centre of an opinion piece... this time with the suggestion that a monument should be erected in his home town of Paola, right beside that of Lorry Sant.
10. State of Maltese politics - Martin Scicluna
The pseudo-political grouping is made up, by and large, of the more articulate strata of Maltese society educated privately or at the best Church schools, says Martin Scicluna.