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Maternity Leave Did Europe think about discrimination?

Saturday, 23 October 2010, 00:00 Last update: about 15 years ago Malta Independent

One of the biggest worries – apart from the cost to the economy – of extending maternity leave across Europe to 20 weeks looks to be discrimination in employment....

Xenophobia: Nationalism Taking hold?

Friday, 22 October 2010, 00:00 Last update: about 15 years ago Malta Independent

We are watching it unfold. The financial crisis has nudged European governments into re-nationalising sovereign states....

Human Rights: Push-backs and terrorism

Thursday, 21 October 2010, 00:00 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

However abhorrent, from a human rights perspective, one may view Italy’s policy of pushing back migrant boats to Libya,...

Fiscal Prudence: A new set of rules

Thursday, 21 October 2010, 00:00 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

Eurozone Finance Ministers have agreed on a new set of rules which are geared towards discouraging fiscal laxity within the common currency nations, with those who violate benchmarks risking very hefty fines....

Austerity Cuts: Spending Review Day

Wednesday, 20 October 2010, 00:00 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

For us Maltese, today is a day like any other. But not for the British....

Billing Farce: Up in arms

Wednesday, 20 October 2010, 00:00 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

The new Arms CEO Wilfred J Borg has pledged to improve the disastrous management of the company which processes water and electricity bills....

Broken Promises: That road in Paceville

Tuesday, 19 October 2010, 00:00 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

With much fanfare and pomp, a road – yes a road – was officially opened some years back, pledging to be something which would increase the attractiveness of Paceville....

The Blight of racism Standing up to bullies

Tuesday, 19 October 2010, 00:00 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

The story about the bus driver who was aggressive towards an immigrant family and who now faces the possibility of racism charges should be an eye opener ...

Land Of the lawless: On the edge of the abyss

Monday, 18 October 2010, 00:00 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

It is becoming increasingly clear that Pakistan no longer has the ability to keep tribal areas bordering Afghanistan under control and prevent the growing spread of Taliban and terrorist activities in the area....

Finance: Competitive Productivity

Monday, 18 October 2010, 00:00 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Introducing the Financial Services Laws Amendments Bill in Parliament last week, the Minister for Finance, the Economy and Investment quoted the Global Competitiveness Report...

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