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Works of art damaged or destroyed in WWII

Sunday, 5 April 2015, 08:05 Last update: about 12 years ago

I am a student at the University of Malta reading for a degree in History of Art. As part of my undergraduate studies, under the supervision of Professor Mario Buhagiar, my dissertation will be...

Hunting does not transgress any EU law

Sunday, 5 April 2015, 08:04 Last update: about 12 years ago

Having followed both sides of the spring hunting referendum campaign, I must admit that I find the facts presented rather confusing. On the one hand I am told that derogation is possible, the hunted...

Street lights at Hal Far

Sunday, 5 April 2015, 08:03 Last update: about 12 years ago

For months now, the street lighting at the entrance to Hal Far Industrial Estate from Lister Barracks has been off. I have contacted Transport Malta to stop this inconvenience to drivers who use this...

A right we should not give up

Sunday, 5 April 2015, 08:00 Last update: about 12 years ago

Allow me to put forward my last arguments regarding why voters should vote 'Yes' in the referendum on 11 April. 1. Hunting is not like any other pastime or hobby. It cannot be practised at any...

Facing the real issues

Sunday, 5 April 2015, 08:00 Last update: about 12 years ago

The rise in environmental awareness is very heartening, especially considering our local situation. However, I am at a loss to explain why so much effort and so many resources have been spent in...

Hunting - an honest opinion

Sunday, 5 April 2015, 08:00 Last update: about 12 years ago

I promised myself not to comment and respect every person's opinion but considering all the idiocies and hypocrisy on the spring hunting issue I felt I should contribute my opinion. Since the young...

The folly of hunting

Sunday, 29 March 2015, 15:19 Last update: about 12 years ago

In 1908, Jack Milner (1865-1944) succeeded in attracting wild Canada geese to his farm in Kingsville, Ontario. It was an event which changed Jack's life, dramatically leading him to world prominence...

Many laws are ineffective

Sunday, 29 March 2015, 09:18 Last update: about 12 years ago

In olden times there were an extremely large number of thieves. Many laws were implemented such as prison sentences, forced labour on ships, exile, and even death. There are documented cases of severe...

The Third World War and the Rise of the Third Ottoman Empire

Sunday, 29 March 2015, 09:17 Last update: about 12 years ago

Though some argue that it is not politically correct to say it, America and the Western Civilization are at war with Islamic terror. We are in World War Three whether we want to call it that or...

Wolves in a sheep’s skin

Sunday, 29 March 2015, 09:04 Last update: about 12 years ago

I have been inspired by our newly appointed bishop who publicly announced that he is pro-life and therefore voting NO to spring hunting. It was enlightening to see him releasing white doves as a...

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