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The End of Independence

Thursday, 5 November 2009, 00:00 Last update: about 18 years ago Malta Independent

On 15 December 2001, The Laeken Declaration said the union needed further reform because “its citizens are calling for a clear, open, effective, democratically controlled Community approach”....

Rumours On the grapevine

Tuesday, 3 November 2009, 00:00 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

We are writing this letter in the name of all the many young people who attend the Mosta Youth Empowerment Centre (MYEC)....

The So-called ‘caretaker’ capacity

Monday, 2 November 2009, 00:00 Last update: about 18 years ago Malta Independent

The longstanding plan to reduce the size of the European Commission has just succeeded beyond all expectations, but not quite as intended....

Need For airstrip in Gozo

Sunday, 1 November 2009, 00:00 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

Is it politics that is holding the construction of a mere 700 metres of tarmac on which a small commuter plane can land and take off, and once again start a viable air service between the islands? ...

Malta Should be compliant with Noise Directive within a year

Sunday, 1 November 2009, 00:00 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

MEPA makes reference to the article entitled “Noise map tender cancelled” (TMIS, 25 October) that unfortunately left readers with an incomplete picture on the noise mapping tender process....

Friday’s ‘Xarabank’ Was hilarious

Sunday, 1 November 2009, 00:00 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Contrary to my wont, I switched on the telly and sat down on my couch, ready for the gloomy feast....

Human By nature

Sunday, 1 November 2009, 00:00 Last update: about 18 years ago Malta Independent

It is a universally accepted scientific truth that human life begins at conception. ...

Information Sought

Saturday, 31 October 2009, 00:00 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

In its pursuit to improve its permanent display, Heritage Malta's Ethnography section within the Inquisitor's Palace is conducting research on two valuable models. One represents=...

A Letter to the Prime Minister

Saturday, 31 October 2009, 00:00 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

We, the undersigned, would like to bring to your attention persistent rumours regarding Balluta Square, St Julians. These rumours concern the old oak tree(s), ‘sigar tal-Ballut’ which...

World’s Economy still in the woods

Friday, 30 October 2009, 00:00 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

There are conflicting signals about the world economy. According to a survey of purchasing managers at manufacturer and service providers, the eurozone economy this month grew at the fastest rate since the end of 2007. In August, industrial ne...

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