A staggering 50 million people in the European Union are experiencing mental health problems, but only one-fourth of them have actually sought help....

When natural catastrophes occur it is always a sad experience to see people losing their homes, cars and other possessions. ...

Businessmen have once again spoken out about the delays in payments received from the government for products or services rendered....

After a summer of rumours, worries and nail biting, the Curia has finally published a document aimed to “restore” village feasts, giving them a more religious and less profane wrapping....

Thousands of children are back at school and the problems that existed in previous years have returned once again....

The build up to this year’s Notte Bianca was very low key. Many expected it to attract crowds, but not be as popular as the last few years it has been organised. What a mistake....

Malta has had cause to extend it thanks to Ireland on two occasions – once when its electorate voted against the Lisbon Treaty in 2008, and again for yesterday’s vote in favour of the treaty....

Irish voters yesterday turned out to vote in a referendum on the Lisbon Treaty and by this afternoon, Europe should know the verdict....

Yesterday was International Day for the Elderly. Sadly, in today’s mad rat race, the elderly tend to be excluded and set aside as a ‘burden’ on families who are desperately trying to make a living and keep up....

Two of the front page stories in The Malta Independent on Sunday last Sunday dealt with political matters. ...