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Time For bilateral disarmament

Sunday, 3 July 2005, 00:00 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

The Labour Party is in discussion with the General Workers Union. So what’s new, you might ask? ...

Malta: Coming soon to a theatre near you

Sunday, 3 July 2005, 00:00 Last update: about 15 years ago Malta Independent

For a brand of sportswear, it’s a tick. For a particular beer it is captured by its slogan: “probably the best beer in the world”. And U2 has become widely known as “the best band on the planet”...

You've Got mail

Sunday, 3 July 2005, 00:00 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

Hi everybody Sometimes we find ourselves in uncomfortable situations without knowing what’s wrong exactly. There is a sense of uneasiness for no...

Those Sensible Dutch

Sunday, 3 July 2005, 00:00 Last update: about 22 years ago Malta Independent

The dust is slowly settling after the referendum in France and Holland. New problems about the finances of the European Union emerge. Politicians still meet every day of the week somewhere...

Back To square one

Sunday, 3 July 2005, 00:00 Last update: about 15 years ago Malta Independent

Once again, the Maltese electorate has been a helpless spectator, stupefied by a bewildering spectacle involving surreptitious negotiations by the government to sell the people’s assets – in this case Sea Malta, ...

Brussels Barrier

Saturday, 2 July 2005, 00:00 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

It is a matter of national concern that, notwithstanding the substantial resources hitherto invested to set up an efficient Representative Office in the EU, and in spite of the efforts by Maltese business institutions to set ...

A Dream for Valletta

Friday, 1 July 2005, 00:00 Last update: about 22 years ago Malta Independent

Last week I was among the guests of the management of Cafe Premier in Valletta. As widely reported in various newspapers, I was surprised at the atmosphere they managed to create, which brought other piazzas across Europe into my mind. ...

Eight Fallacies

Thursday, 30 June 2005, 00:00 Last update: about 22 years ago Malta Independent

Those campaigning for the rent law referendum are trying to prick the national conscience by pointing out that there are very many empty houses and flats in Malta. ...

Unwarranted Hosting difficulties

Wednesday, 29 June 2005, 00:00 Last update: about 22 years ago Malta Independent

The Maltese expression, “biex taqla’ lira” (to earn a buck) can so easily be applied to many people/families hosting students in order to supplement their income. ...

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