Citizenship at what cost
Sunday, 20 October 2013, 10:23
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
According to Opposition deputy leader Mario de Marco, no serious country offers citizenship for sale. And despite the good intentions to have the funds raised, some €30 million in the first year...
A parable for our times
Saturday, 19 October 2013, 08:27
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
Isn’t it remarkable that the same American warship which spirited away a Libyan sought on terrorist charges after he was kidnapped from his home in Tripoli then resulted to be the ship that...
Of course it’s rushed
Friday, 18 October 2013, 09:30
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
The Ministry for Social Dialogue has strongly denied the ‘Gay Marriage Bill’ is a rushed job, basing itself on the fact that Parliament did not begin to discuss the bill on Wednesday, as...
More changes to Citizenship Act required
Thursday, 17 October 2013, 07:51
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
In the wake of this week’s report by the Council of Europe, through its anti-racism arm the European Commission against Racism and Intolerance, the government absolutely must make more changes...
Why all this rush?
Wednesday, 16 October 2013, 07:54
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
So the government has had seven months in which to draft the Civil Union bill but it gave the Opposition only 48 hours to assimilate it and come up with a reaction. The bill will start...
Migration: Tragedies sharpen calls for safe passage
Monday, 14 October 2013, 07:54
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
Three deadly Mediterranean shipwrecks that claimed the lives of hundreds of would-be asylum-seekers fleeing war and repression sharpened calls for humanitarian corridors to allow safe passage to...
The last wakeup call we need
Sunday, 13 October 2013, 09:00
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
If last week’s tragedy off the coast of Lampedusa served as a wakeup call for Europe and the international community to begin implementing real, durable solutions for those who need to seek...
Trade and economy: Expanding our horizons
Saturday, 12 October 2013, 15:44
Last update: about 14 years ago
Malta Independent
The Prime Minister has used a great deal of his overseas trips to foster business ties with as many countries as is possible. In particular, Joseph Muscat used his trip to New York for the United...
Mental health: Treatment with dignity
Friday, 11 October 2013, 14:01
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
Malta has made great strides in the field of mental health and reducing the stigma that is associated with people that have anything from a severe disability, to those with milder conditions such as...