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Boots on the ground: A look at World Cup cleats

Monday, 9 June 2014, 10:56 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Nike, adidas, Puma and other shoemakers are all trotting out new and innovative looks for this summer's World Cup. Gone are the old-school black boots like the fabled Puma Kings worn by...

ECB getting closer to Fed-style stimulus

Saturday, 7 June 2014, 18:36 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

The European Central Bank has deployed a raft of aggressive measures to boost Europe's economy, but stopped short of the one many economists insist would do the most to help: large-scale purchases...

Brazil strikes a threat to a smooth World Cup

Saturday, 7 June 2014, 07:15 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Brazilian police used tear gas, rubber bullets and stun grenades to disperse striking workers inside a subway station on Friday, adding to fears that labor unrest could disrupt the World Cup that...

ECB's actions are no panacea for Europe's economy

Friday, 6 June 2014, 13:21 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Central banks can't fix everything.   The European Central Bank took bold steps Thursday to protect Europe's fragile economic recovery, cutting interest rates and offering to pump...

400,000 passengers arrived at MIA in May

Friday, 6 June 2014, 07:57 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Malta International Airport this year registered a significant increase in May traffic, welcoming a total of 402,289 passengers. This marks a 6.4% rise in passenger movements compared to last year. It...

Brazil strikes a threat to a smooth World Cup

Friday, 6 June 2014, 06:07 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

World Cup organizers have fretted for a year over the possibility that a resurgence of mass anti-government protests could mar soccer's premiere event.   Yet in recent weeks Brazil's...

Fogg Insurance rebrands as Argus Insurace Agencies Ltd

Thursday, 5 June 2014, 18:56 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Fogg Insurance Agencies Ltd has rebranded as Argus Insurance Agencies Ltd, signalling the company’s further integration with the Argus Group. As part of the Argus Group , AIAL has access to the...

The price of sports

Thursday, 5 June 2014, 17:26 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Everything has a price tag. Even sports. Since I was appointed chairman of the Malta Sports Council (KMS), I could appreciate more the importance of sports in our everyday life. I also realised that...

Business in Malta: Where Malta’s MEPs stand

Thursday, 5 June 2014, 15:16 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Alfred Sant – PL   What more can the EU do to help bring down current high levels of unemployment?   In trying to bring down current high levels of unemployment, the EU is...

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