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Boat people: Hope knows no bounds

Wednesday, 30 October 2013, 07:47 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

Just a few weeks ago, hundreds of people escaping war and occupation of their territory perished as they tried to make their way to Europe to escape their plight back home.   Tragedy struck....

Norman Vella arrest: A heavy handed approach

Tuesday, 29 October 2013, 07:50 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Former television presenter Norman Vella is currently in the news after he was questioned by the police at his current place of work, as an immigration officer at the Malta International...

Chatty leaders vulnerable to foreign surveillance

Monday, 28 October 2013, 07:54 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

The world has changed since 1929, when US Secretary of State Henry L. Stimson shut down the State Department's code-breaking office, declaring "gentlemen don't read others'...

Interesting times indeed

Sunday, 27 October 2013, 09:00 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

These are certainly interesting times in which we are living here in Malta. In terms of civil rights, the country is being propelled into the 21st century and it is quickly making up for lost...

Immigration… what next?

Saturday, 26 October 2013, 12:26 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

Prime Minister Joseph Muscat got what he wanted out of the EU Council meeting in Brussels. It started off with a coalition of three – MIGs (Malta, Italy and Greece). On the first evening of the...

Fuel: Someone has to give an answer

Friday, 25 October 2013, 10:45 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Our front page story today tells of the inundation of jobs that mechanics have been facing in relation to diesel pump failures.   Our straw polls have shown that mechanics and garages are...

EU Summit: Greece, Italy and Malta must hold fast

Thursday, 24 October 2013, 07:43 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Greece, Italy and Malta must hold fast as a triumvirate if the three countries are to force Europe’s hand into putting migrants tragedies on the agenda for discussion at this week’s...

Environment: Reducing waste output

Wednesday, 23 October 2013, 08:10 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Malta is still struggling with Mount Maghtab. Years after the previous administration began to tackle it, the trucks are still there carrying inert waste and dumping it on the top to try and make it...

Immigration: Friday will set the tone

Tuesday, 22 October 2013, 07:57 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

During a visit by Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras yesterday, Malta and Greece pledged to form a common front on immigration. However, Prime Minister Joseph Muscat has softened his tone. It was...

Reaching out, but telling it as it is

Monday, 21 October 2013, 08:10 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Prime Minister Joseph Muscat’s recent visit to Israel and the West Bank can only be described as positive and successful.   Malta’s ties with Palestine and its support to the two...

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