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Migration crises in the making

Friday, 6 March 2020, 13:06 Last update: about 7 years ago Peter Agius

In a message from Brussels, MEP candidate Peter Agius explains that thousands of migrants are presently at the border with Greece and Bulgaria after declarations by Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan that...

Strengthening two pillars of our society

Friday, 6 March 2020, 10:37 Last update: about 7 years ago Owen Bonnici

The European Commission’s ‘Country Report Malta 2020’, published on the 26th of February gives a thorough look at Malta’s performance in various sectors, including education...

Gender quotas

Thursday, 5 March 2020, 08:00 Last update: about 7 years ago Alfred Sant

That agreement has been reached between the government and the opposition on the measures to be introduced in order to ensure a progressively greater participation of women in political office, was...

Is Malta facing a political rupture?

Thursday, 5 March 2020, 07:35 Last update: about 7 years ago Michael Briguglio

The recent Eurobarometer survey may have given hope to those who aspire to see a shift in Malta’s political system. But the recent MaltaToday and Torca surveys (both polled after Eurobarometer)...

Studying crime

Wednesday, 4 March 2020, 07:47 Last update: about 7 years ago Andrew Azzopardi

Somehow human nature, mingled with circumstances, triggers some or many to take on a criminal career.  The impact on society of the behavior of others leaves a massive impact and not only on the...

From Grade 1 Scheduling to Commemorative Plaques

Tuesday, 3 March 2020, 09:42 Last update: about 7 years ago Tara Cassar

In June 2019, Scicluna Enterprises submitted a planning application requesting to tear down one of the oldest townhouses in St Julian’s and develop in its place 14 apartments over four floors....

Injustices

Monday, 2 March 2020, 07:45 Last update: about 7 years ago Alfred Sant

Over the years, there has been a constant refrain in Maltese politics under each and every administration: it is necessary to correct for the injustices committed by the previous administration. If...

A matter of language

Sunday, 1 March 2020, 10:42 Last update: about 7 years ago Mark A. Sammut Sassi

Language serves both as bridge and as barrier. English in Malta serves as a bridge with the outside world, but as a barrier between the Maltese themselves. As a nation, we have failed to develop...

Reducing waste generation protects agricultural land

Sunday, 1 March 2020, 10:16 Last update: about 7 years ago Carmel Cacopardo

Birżebbuġa residents complain about the noise generated by the Freeport. Floriana residents complain about the impact of cruise liners on their lives through depleted air quality, as well as...

When ministers wake up in new skins

Sunday, 1 March 2020, 09:19 Last update: about 7 years ago Victor Calleja

Snakes change their skin regularly. They shed the old one and slither on, capable of swallowing whatever lies in front of them, even if bigger than them. Snakes are just like politicians, especially...

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