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Make it ‘none for the road’ this New Year’s Eve

Sunday, 28 December 2014, 08:51 Last update: about 13 years ago

Before moving in to our annual New Year's Eve message, hearty congratulations are in order for each and every individual and business who participated on any level in this year's record breaking...

Cancer: Giving patients the best treatment

Tuesday, 23 December 2014, 07:59 Last update: about 13 years ago

The word has become one of dread: Cancer. The disease has become so prevalent that everyone, in some way, whether direct or indirect, is affected by it. The old boundaries are disappearing....

US-North Korea: Sony saga blends foreign intrigue, star wattage

Monday, 22 December 2014, 08:07 Last update: about 13 years ago

The hackers who hit Sony Pictures Entertainment days before Thanksgiving crippled the network, stole gigabytes of data and spilled into public view unreleased films and reams of private and sometimes...

Give and give generously

Sunday, 21 December 2014, 10:00 Last update: about 13 years ago

It's that time of the year again - Christmas, New Year... and, of course, l-Istrina. It is also that time of year to spare a thought, some hard earned money and perhaps some time for those less...

Investment: Five projects for the EU to mull

Saturday, 20 December 2014, 08:20 Last update: about 13 years ago

In the early hours of Friday morning, European Union leaders agreed to create a strategic €315bn fund to kick-start growth within the plot. It is understood that Malta has submitted five...

Cuba: A surprising and long overdue move

Friday, 19 December 2014, 08:09 Last update: about 13 years ago

The world yesterday awoke to the news that the US and Cuba are set to reconcile after over 50 years of estrangement, suspicion and a futile embargo that has done nothing but punish the Cuban...

Overdoses: he Good Samaritan clause

Thursday, 18 December 2014, 09:10 Last update: about 13 years ago

Parliamentary secretary Chris Fearne announced in parliament that Good Samaritans who seek help for overdose victims will not be prosecuted. This is a laudable, and commendable piece of common...

Health: You are what you eat

Wednesday, 17 December 2014, 07:58 Last update: about 13 years ago

One of the government’s goals next year is to introduce a food and nutrition policy. It is no secret that we Maltese are amongst the fattest people in the world, and what’s worse is that...

Festive Season: Do not drink and drive

Tuesday, 16 December 2014, 08:04 Last update: about 13 years ago

The authorities yesterday launched the customary anti-drink driving campaign over the Christmas Season. There are no ifs and buts here whatsoever. No one should drive any vehicle if they are over...

Republic Day: Bold statement by the President

Monday, 15 December 2014, 08:09 Last update: about 13 years ago

President Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca last Saturday made a bold - and very truthful - statement in her speech on Republic Day. She said that Malta has moved on since it was declared a Republic 40...

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