It’s Not over yet
Friday, 21 August 2009, 00:00
Last update: about 16 years ago
Malta Independent
There was some good news for Europe last week.After more than one year of economic gloom, people are slowly going back to the shops and venturing back in the housing market. The number of jobs being lost is decreasing too....
The Swine flu
Thursday, 20 August 2009, 00:00
Last update: about 16 years ago
Malta Independent
Sooner or later, it had to happen.When, early in July, it was announced that Malta had its first cases of A(H1N1) or, as it is commonly known, swine flu, some time or another we had to have our first victim....
Gambling And responsibility
Wednesday, 19 August 2009, 00:00
Last update: about 16 years ago
Malta Independent
Lotto booths will have a busy day today as people try their luck to win the Super Five jackpot, which will exceed €1 million...
Major Shake-up
Tuesday, 18 August 2009, 00:00
Last update: about 16 years ago
Malta Independent
August is usually a quiet period, from the political point of view, unless an election is due to be held in the months that follow...
Showing Some restraint
Monday, 17 August 2009, 00:00
Last update: about 16 years ago
Malta Independent
Village feasts are part and parcel of our culture. No one can but admire the sheer effort that goes into the preparation for mass, the processions, the coloured fireworks, the church decorations and all the rest that comes with it....
Unsaintly Behaviour in St Julian’s
Sunday, 16 August 2009, 00:00
Last update: about 16 years ago
Malta Independent
A story in this week’s issue deals with the recurring problems the residents of St Julian’s, and of Paceville in particular, face every summer. ...
Dire Warnings not to be ignored
Sunday, 16 August 2009, 00:00
Last update: about 16 years ago
Malta Independent
The next generation, and all generations to follow for that matter, are to face the direst of consequences of climate change, if reports by the European Com...
An Iconic day
Saturday, 15 August 2009, 00:00
Last update: about 11 years ago
Malta Independent
Today is the feast of Santa Marija. Nowadays, its meaning is the start of summer shutdown, the annual pilgrimage to Gozo for families and groups of friends and some well deserved time off....
A Winning start
Friday, 14 August 2009, 00:00
Last update: about 16 years ago
Malta Independent
It was a special moment to see two former footballing maestros in Malta’s dugout directing tactics, which led the national team to a 2-0 win over Georgia on Wednesday night....
It Really cannot be denied
Thursday, 13 August 2009, 00:00
Last update: about 16 years ago
Malta Independent
A Birdlife study has established that various species of birds have returned to breed in Malta for the first time in many years. ...