politics

ADPD party members in front of the Misraħ is-Sebgħa ta’ Ġunju 1919 in Ħamrun. Photo: ADPD

Destruction of Ħamrun square to build car park shows skewed priorities - ADPD

Unnecessary emphasis on new roads and parking spaces in projects part of electoral pledge for greening urban zones

January 21, 2023| Times of Malta |11
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addressing the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos. Photo: Fabrice Coffrini/AFP

Living in a fragmented world – Lawrence Zammit

Political leaders are focusing more on domestic agendas

January 21, 2023| Times of Malta |2
Lebanese deputies Melhem Khalaf (left) and Najat Saliba. Photo: AFP, Ho, Lebanese Parliament

Lebanese MPs sleep in parliament to press for end to impasse

Lebanon has been without a head of state since end of October

January 20, 2023| AFP |0
Donald Trump. Photo: AFP

Donald Trump, lawyers sanctioned nearly $1 million over Clinton lawsuit

Trump 'repeatedly using courts to seek revenge on political adversaries'

January 20, 2023| AFP |20
Rishi Sunak. Photo: AFP

UK police 'looking into' video of Sunak sans seatbelt

The video was produced for distribution on Sunak's social media channels

January 20, 2023| AFP |13
Police prepare the removal of vehicles located on the route of a demonstration. Photo: AFP

France gripped by strikes, protests against pension reform

Interior ministry put the number of protesters to 1.1 million

January 19, 2023| AFP |2
The PN is concerned about rising inflation.

PN concerned as inflation rises as it falls in the eurozone

Only those close to the government are unaffected by rising prices

January 19, 2023| Times of Malta |22
River of Love pastor Gordon-John Manché. Inset: Rebecca Buttigieg.

River of Love calls for resignation of junior minister for ‘inciting hatred’

Pastor Gordon-John Manché: “She was not elected to bully Christians."

January 19, 2023| Matthew Xuereb |136
Evarist Bartolo.

Abortion amendment 'creates more problems' says Evarist Bartolo

'If we want to seriously discuss abortion...let's have a proper discussion

January 19, 2023| Times of Malta |34
The proposed bungalows which will be part of the offering to Comino Hotel guests. Photo: HV Hospitality

Comino needs fewer buildings, not more - ADPD

Green Party criticises plans to develop long-let bungalow villas on island

January 18, 2023| Times of Malta |7
The current state of Sta Marija Bay and planned new bungalows in Comino (marked in red)

Labour MEP Alex Agius Saliba slams 'stupid, senseless' Comino bungalows plan

Alex Agius Saliba joins seven environmental organisations in opposing project

January 17, 2023| Times of Malta |55
Johnson (left) forced out of 10 Downing Street in September, and his supporters have been agitating for his return, although he backed out of a leadership challenge against Rishi Sunak in October (right). File photo: AFP

UK's Johnson bags lucrative deal for tell-all memoir

The former prime minister had also promised a biography of William Shakespeare

January 16, 2023| AFP |5
Mahatma Gandhi (left) and Nelson Mandela were not politicians: they were leaders. Photos: Alessia Pierdomenico/Richardd/Shutterstock.com

Why outstanding leaders are scarce – John Cassar White

Many argue that today the world is leaderless

January 16, 2023| John Cassar White|3
Prime Minister Robert Abela. Photo: Partit Laburista

Abela on price gouging: Let’s not shoot ourselves in the foot

'Structure' to prevent abusive claims of ill health to terminate pregnancies

January 15, 2023| Jessica Arena |50
ADPD members speaking in Valletta on Saturday morning. Photo: ADPD

Spending €1.5m a day on energy subsidies is a waste - ADPD

Green Party calls for focus and investment on switching to renewable sources

January 14, 2023| Times of Malta |19
Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro is to be investigated over his involvement in the riots. Photo: AFP

Brazil's Bolsonaro to be investigated in Jan 8 riot probe

Former president suspected of inciting violence that led to sacking of state buildings

January 14, 2023| AFP |3
Late MP Silvio Parnis with his wife Dorianne. Photo: Facebook

‘I stayed with him until the very end,’ Silvio Parnis’ tearful wife recalls

Parnis, who served as a Labour MP for 24 years died earlier this month

January 13, 2023| Giulia Magri |3
The late Shinzo Abe. AFP file photo

Shinzo Abe murder suspect indicted after psych review

A lengthy psychiatric review found him fit to stand trial

January 13, 2023| AFP |0
Republican leaders say they are making good on promises of action made during last year's midterm election campaign. Photo: Shutterstock

New US House Republican majority focuses on abortion

Restricting abortion rights remains key to the Republican base

January 12, 2023| AFP |7
Ambulance workers take part in a rally at a picket line outside the Docklands Emergency Operating Centre in London. Photo: AFP

UK government accused of wanting strikes to 'sabotage' workers' rights

Allegation made as ambulance drivers, paramedics staged another walkout

January 11, 2023| AFP |0
UK Business Secretary Grant Shapps wants 'minimum safety levels' during strikes. Photo: AFP

UK government unveils 'minimum safety levels' law to stifle strikes

The new law will require minimum levels of service

January 10, 2023| AFP |3
An AFP illustration showing a figurine looking at the word "retraite" (retirement in French) in Paris.

The 30-year battle to reform France's pension system

AFP looks back at the 30-year battle by various French governments

January 10, 2023| AFP |1
We need politicians like Silvio Parnis who make it their mission to remind power of the ones who are wronged.

The politics of empathy – Aleks Farrugia

Candidates that represent communities no longer seem to be a draw for political parties

January 10, 2023| Aleks Farrugia|1
Supporters of Brazilian former President Jair Bolsonaro clash with the police during a demonstration. Photo: AFP

Bolsonaro supporters storm Brazil Congress, presidential palace

Security forces used tear gas in an effort to repel the demonstrators

January 8, 2023| AFP |15
Newly elected Speaker of the US House of Representatives Kevin McCarthy holds the gavel after he was elected on the 15th ballot at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on January 7, 2023. Photo: AFP

After angry scenes, divided US Republicans name House speaker

Republican favourite Kevin McCarthy finally elected speaker of the US House of Representatives after historic 15 rounds of voting.

January 7, 2023| Times of Malta |7
Demonstrators in Valletta on Saturday afternoon. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier.

Malta’s Iranian community protests in Valletta: 'It's the least we can do'

Iran executes two more protesters

January 7, 2023| James Cummings, AFP |5
ADPD members speaking during Saturday's press conference in Qormi. Photo: ADPD

Speak up to protect farmland, ADPD challenges agriculture minister

Green Party says government's environmental policy is full of inconsistencies

January 7, 2023| Times of Malta |16
Kevin McCarthy gives a thumbs up as Republican members applaud following the final vote. Photo: AFP

US House finally elects a Speaker, after 15 votes in four days

Humiliation ends for Kevin McCarthy as he secures votes to wrap up election

January 7, 2023| AFP |5
The coffin of former PL MP Silvio Parnis outside the Labour Party's headquarters.

Former Labour MP Silvio Parnis laid to rest in Paola

Parnis hailed as 'a man of the people' during funeral mass

January 6, 2023| Claudia Calleja |16
There are 422,000 vehicles registered in Malta which equates to 786 units per 1,000 persons. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

Party financing, corruption and traffic jams – Tony Zammit Cutajar

Three matters of national importance need tackling

January 6, 2023| Tony Zammit Cutajar|6