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Migration trends shifting across Mediterranean region

Monday, 21 August 2017, 10:41 Last update: about 8 years ago

At the height of Europe’s recent migration crisis, more than 7,000 people landed every day on the Greek islands that face Turkey. Orange life-vests covered the beaches of northern Lesbos, while...

Multiple deliveries: Record 48 sets of twins born last year

Monday, 21 August 2017, 08:59 Last update: about 8 years ago Joanna Demarco

The year 2016 saw a record 96 twins being born - 48 pairs - as well as a record number of total births in the delivery wards, according to the Directorate for Health Information and Research. The...

My Ta’ Sannat – Part one

Thursday, 27 July 2017, 09:06 Last update: about 8 years ago

A feast  Last week, the village of Ta' Sannat, on the south of the island of Gozo, celebrated the feast of St Margaret Virgin and Martyr - the patron saint of the village, but, above all the...

A&H: Mental health... Pulling through

Wednesday, 12 July 2017, 09:00 Last update: about 8 years ago Daniela Allen

The World Health Organisation states that there is no health without mental health. The physical aspect of pregnancy and postpartum recovery has received lots of attention, but  little attention...

A&H: Pushing boundaries

Saturday, 8 July 2017, 11:49 Last update: about 8 years ago A&H Magazine

Many Maltese know Victor Calvagna for his work in cancer therapy, especially for children. Puttinu Cares, the charity that raises funds to support families of children with cancer, kicked off thanks...

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