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Kick-off

Wednesday, 9 May 2007, 00:00 Last update: about 15 years ago Malta Independent

The choice of the date for the next general election is in the hands of the Prime Minister. So we are told, and so do most of us believe....

Together We unite Europe

Tuesday, 8 May 2007, 00:00 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

When Malta became a member of the European Union on 1 May 2004, it joined an organisation that is indispensable for the maintenance of peaceful relations in Europe...

Gonzi Photo opportunity backfires

Tuesday, 8 May 2007, 00:00 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

Last week another newspaper’s business supplement carried an interesting news item about which I had been aware for months – following a tip off by friends in financial circles....

Protecting Innovation

Monday, 7 May 2007, 00:00 Last update: about 15 years ago Malta Independent

As from last month, Malta became party to the to the European Patent Convention. This historic event will be the latest significant milestone to be added to Malta’s intellectual property landscape. ...

City Quarry, silly quarrels

Sunday, 6 May 2007, 00:00 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

It is very surprising to write an article against rampant over development in Sliema, “Falling buildings and fading façades”,...

Why Time stands still

Sunday, 6 May 2007, 00:00 Last update: about 21 years ago Malta Independent

As long ago as l9l7, Max Weber, the father of modern sociology, remarked that although politics is not an ethical business, there exists nevertheless...

The Voice of conscience

Sunday, 6 May 2007, 00:00 Last update: about 21 years ago Malta Independent

A free media is an essential element of a free and democratic society. In fact the media should act as the voice of conscience of society. ...

Yes, You’re free to speak your mind

Sunday, 6 May 2007, 00:00 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Article 19, The Universal Declaration of Human Rights: Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression; this right includes freedom to hold opinions ...

School Projects – 2

Saturday, 5 May 2007, 00:00 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Reference is made to the letter School projects (Maria Abela ,TMID 24 April). ...

Eclipse Of PN Christian Democracy?

Saturday, 5 May 2007, 00:00 Last update: about 21 years ago Malta Independent

In a world of hustle and bustle, few people have time for reflection. Those who do stop and reflect and, after moving a few steps backwards, take a deep breath to survey the Maltese political arena, ...

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