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A broken system

Tuesday, 19 February 2019, 09:02 Last update: about 8 years ago Camilla Appelgren

I think that most people are well aware of the climate threat we are facing. I have seen an increase in awareness in society in general.  There are a lot of good initiatives around and what we...

What about a swimming pool in Vassalli’s backyard?

Monday, 18 February 2019, 08:42 Last update: about 8 years ago Mark A. Sammut Sassi

A collected volume of writings on Vassalli has been recently published, entitled Fuq il-Passi ta' Vassalli, by the 'Vassalli Exclusive Club' within the Akkademja tal-Malti, edited by the indefatigable...

A social service for the developers

Monday, 18 February 2019, 08:40 Last update: about 8 years ago Carmel Cacopardo

Earlier this month, the Malta Development Association (MDA) - through its President Sandro Chetcuti - urged the government to tackle the problem of construction waste. Instead of acting as...

Sweeties

Monday, 18 February 2019, 07:54 Last update: about 8 years ago Alfred Sant

A friend said: Have you ever noticed how on the political right, you find quite a number of cultural activists who have no compunction about portraying with the greatest ridicule, not to say contempt,...

United in dialogue

Sunday, 17 February 2019, 10:30 Last update: about 8 years ago Marie Louise Coleiro Preca

It was a proud moment for me to welcome so many representatives of the diverse faith communities in Malta to Sant Anton Palace. Together, our faith community leaders engaged in constructive...

Living it up in Sliema… in squalor

Sunday, 17 February 2019, 10:00 Last update: about 8 years ago Victor Calleja

Real estate or property prices are certainly not my area of expertise. Yet, from the prices quoted for Sliema properties, it is patently obvious that this area of Malta is worth a pretty penny. People...

Race to the bottom

Sunday, 17 February 2019, 09:30 Last update: about 8 years ago Noel Grima

Speaking at the sixth Mediterranean Tourism Forum on Thursday, Prime Minister Joseph Muscat talked about Malta attracting a better class of tourists. He almost fooled me there. Over the last...

Along came a spider

Saturday, 16 February 2019, 09:46 Last update: about 8 years ago Rachel Borg

Once upon a time there was a rock in the deep blue Mediterranean Sea.  Upon this rock there lived a hardy population, who were known for their friendly attitude, their hard-working ethic and...

MEP Candidate calls for wider benefit for tuna fishers

Friday, 15 February 2019, 16:41 Last update: about 8 years ago Peter Agius

PN MEP candidate Peter Agius highlights how the recent fishing industry scandal could deviate from serious issues which will soon hit the tuna industry in his vlog....

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