The Malta Independent 25 August 2026, Tuesday
View E-Paper

Leader

Passport scheme: All of a sudden, the world thinks we are poor

Friday, 15 November 2013, 08:07 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Hundreds of media reports have been published around the world about Malta’s Individual Investor Programme, but not one of them has been positive.   While the Maltese Government has...

World Diabetes Day: Very worrying statistics indeed

Thursday, 14 November 2013, 08:09 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

The numbers are worrying. 9.66% of the Maltese population suffer from diabetes. In addition, some 22% of the population is obese, and 36% are overweight.   Just to drive the point home...

Opposition leader must back up his claims

Wednesday, 13 November 2013, 07:59 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Many have agreed that PN leader Simon Busuttil’s reply to the budget speech has been his best in parliament to date. Many also found it refreshing to hear the opposition leader say that the...

Libya: The potential of a failed state on our doorstep

Tuesday, 12 November 2013, 08:09 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

The talks between Italian Prime Minister Enrico Letta and Maltese PM Joseph Muscat focused mainly on the issue of migration and oil exploration.   However, one of the most important issues...

Secret citizenships unacceptable

Sunday, 10 November 2013, 08:52 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Whether one agrees in principle with the concept of selling citizenships in the way that the government has proposed, and whether one agrees that Maltese citizenships should be sold against a flat fee...

Child exploitation: This is the story of Sweetie

Saturday, 9 November 2013, 09:04 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Many reacted with recoil and shock yesterday, as the news that a Maltese man solicited web-cam sex action from a 10-year-old child.   We should not be so shocked. It is becoming apparent...

Farewell to an upright gentleman

Friday, 8 November 2013, 07:48 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

The sudden death of Joe GP Bonello has shocked those who knew him in the financial services sector.   He was a pioneer in Malta’s financial services and right until the end he...

Boat people: Out of tragedy comes joy

Thursday, 7 November 2013, 08:15 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

A Syrian man and his four-old-son were among seven Syrians who were flown to Sicily yesterday to be reunited with family members who survived the 11 October Lampedusa tragedy.   The father...

Parliamentary attendance: Nine MPs in the House

Wednesday, 6 November 2013, 08:06 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Parliament is the highest institution of the land. It deserves the utmost respect, no matter what majority a government has and it also deserves the respect of the Opposition – after all, our...

Budget 2014: 250 measures, no new taxes

Tuesday, 5 November 2013, 09:02 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Obviously, as happens every year, immediately after the budget, we are bombarded with comments and information as government and Opposition battle it out for the best sound-bites and...

  • don't miss