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.

The principality of Monaco.The principality of Monaco.

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.

Konrad Mizzi and Keith Schembri.Konrad Mizzi and Keith Schembri.

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.

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