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The best of times

Tuesday, 24 September 2019, 11:24 Last update: about 8 years ago Alfred Mangion

Whoever is interested in politics follows the electoral manifestos published by the political parties to ruminate on the promises presented. An electoral promise is a promise, a guarantee, made by a...

Gozo’s past, present and future

Sunday, 22 September 2019, 10:00 Last update: about 8 years ago Justyne Caruana

Gozo's allure, charm and beauty are assets that have withstood the test of time. The earliest mention of Gozo's enchantment and hospitality goes back into antiquity. Indeed, the Gozo of old was...

Reply to false statements on the National Bank of Malta

Sunday, 22 September 2019, 09:31 Last update: about 8 years ago

The following is in reply to the article written by Anthony Curmi in The Malta Independent on Sunday of 8 September 2019 in respect of the failure of the National Bank of Malta We refer to the...

Independence: what have we done with this freedom?

Sunday, 22 September 2019, 09:30 Last update: about 8 years ago Adrian Delia

Fifty-five years ago, Malta became a nation state, free of all foreign rule. 21 September was thus etched in our national calendar as Independence Day. We are the second generation of Maltese...

Priest, Levite and Samaritan

Sunday, 22 September 2019, 09:29 Last update: about 8 years ago Michael Asciak

In the parable of the Good Samaritan there is a man laid waste by thieves who lies on the side of the road. This Jewish man, a victim of bad men and circumstances, lies injured and dying and a number...

Implementing our promises

Friday, 20 September 2019, 09:06 Last update: about 8 years ago

Politicians tend to speak a lot; however, the essence of effective politics is implementation. As the Prime Minister stated last Sunday, it is not only essential to provide a good budget on paper but...

Shortage?

Wednesday, 18 September 2019, 09:47 Last update: about 8 years ago

Our educational system is currently in crisis and many have now reached the end of their tether waiting and hoping for someone to finally take a stand and recognise the dire situation in which...

Protecting Europeans from personal data transfers outside the EU

Tuesday, 17 September 2019, 09:52 Last update: about 8 years ago Duncan Barry

In July 2016, the EU-US Privacy Shield imposed stronger obligations on US companies to protect the personal data of Europeans, reflecting the requirements of the Court of Justice of the European Union...

Malta is a pioneer in defending LGBTIQ+ rights

Monday, 16 September 2019, 08:28 Last update: about 8 years ago

Malta has firmly placed itself as a pioneer in defending LGBTIQ+ rights and has well deserved the credit for being avant-garde in this aspect. I myself couldn't be prouder of what this island has...

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