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Existing without power

Saturday, 4 August 2018, 09:54 Last update: about 9 years ago

While this government was busy working to strengthen its' people's quality of life, a gang of malevolent individuals were seated around a table, planning in careful detail the most terrible political...

Plot to ruin Malta’s reputation failed miserably

Wednesday, 1 August 2018, 12:59 Last update: about 9 years ago Carmelo Abela

Since I have been Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Promotion, I have travelled extensively. Part of my job and that of Malta’s network of ambassadors and high commissioners is to promote...

Crossing the Rubicon

Sunday, 29 July 2018, 09:52 Last update: about 9 years ago Timothy Alden

The results of the Egrant inquiry have radically shifted the ground beneath people's feet. It is time to take our bearings. While many questions remain, it is clear that there is no evidence...

The ultimate conspiracy

Sunday, 29 July 2018, 09:30 Last update: about 9 years ago Justyne Caruana

Truth is all about authentic facts, justice, the rule of law and democracy. Anything short of that can only be a blatant lie, simply serving the malicious purpose of its author. The conclusions...

House of Cards: Episode 1 – PN Special

Sunday, 29 July 2018, 09:24 Last update: about 9 years ago

Fifteen months from the date that allegations were made by Daphne Caruana Galizia insinuating that Egrant belonged to the Prime Minister or his wife – the same allegations for which Simon...

After Egrant

Sunday, 29 July 2018, 08:46 Last update: about 9 years ago

At the party’s General Conference in April, I emphasized that after the last General Election win, and in view of the great support we still enjoy from the public, we should strive to be a...

A criminal act vs a political strategy

Thursday, 26 July 2018, 10:58 Last update: about 9 years ago Aleander Balzan

Those who are pushing for Simon Busuttil to keep his place within the Nationalist Party, and thus keep his seat in Parliament, are arguing that the former Opposition Leader should not be punished for...

A symbol of change

Monday, 23 July 2018, 12:58 Last update: about 9 years ago

Driving down to Marsaxlokk and not seeing the tall structure of the old power station chimney is something which I didn't imagine happening for years. As a child, I used to go with my parents to the...

Standing up for journalism before it is too late

Sunday, 22 July 2018, 09:54 Last update: about 9 years ago

Journalism is under threat. Society is changing, and the information-sharing landscape has been radically transformed by social media and the internet. Not only do media outlets have to compete...

Road to nowhere

Sunday, 22 July 2018, 09:09 Last update: about 9 years ago Timothy Alden

Turkey was founded as a secular republic by Ataturk. Its secular tradition lasted for almost a century between the fall of the Ottoman Empire and President Erdogan's transformation of Turkey into a...

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