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An international press trip to discover the Cittadella

Sunday, 26 June 2016, 08:16 Last update: about 11 years ago Anton Refalo

What if a group of international travel writers were to visit Gozo? And what if they were all passionate about history and archaeology? The answer is that they would fall in love with the island....

Don’t panic!

Saturday, 25 June 2016, 15:59 Last update: about 11 years ago Ivan Grech Mintoff

Last Thursday, the British voted themselves out of the EU. The economy, immigration, sovereignty, security, jobs, the cost of living and the free health system were the points ably fought over with...

Brexit

Thursday, 23 June 2016, 08:31 Last update: about 11 years ago David Casa

The EU Membership referendum, which will take place today, has rightfully been described as the most important choice British voters may make in their lifetime. It should be sobering to all of us, in...

Breaking glass ceilings

Sunday, 19 June 2016, 10:00 Last update: about 11 years ago George Vital Zammit

From nomination to election - A series of articles leading to the election of a new President of the United States of America. The year 2016 will be a remarkable one in the history of...

Our commitment at UN level

Sunday, 19 June 2016, 08:50 Last update: about 11 years ago

The UN Convention on the Rights of People with Disability is an all-encompassing document that should encourage all governments to implement its measures for their people. During the past week I have...

Enhancing Gozo’s rurality

Sunday, 19 June 2016, 08:49 Last update: about 11 years ago Anton Refalo

Technology and modern web applications offer a never ending list of opportunities. They determine the way we operate and how follow our daily routine. Sometimes, they offer a glance at the past that...

An open letter to our prime minister

Thursday, 16 June 2016, 11:15 Last update: about 11 years ago Roselyn Borg

Dear Prime Minister, I hope that this letter finds you well. I thought I would write to you, as I know that meeting you in person would most likely be difficult. You might be surprised to know...

Eco tax – a strange bedfellow

Sunday, 12 June 2016, 10:35 Last update: about 11 years ago George M Mangion

It was almost six years ago that France introduced a tourist tax with the aim of improving amenities and the infrastructure. Thanks to this new tax, it has been in a better position to finance tourist...

Watchdogs and lap dogs

Sunday, 12 June 2016, 10:30 Last update: about 11 years ago Clyde Puli

With the start of the Euro 2016 football competition, and the summer season fast approaching, one would expect the usual amount activity to go into a lull but it seems that some public institutions...

Libya: Beyond Sirte?

Sunday, 12 June 2016, 10:15 Last update: about 11 years ago Mohamed Mufti

What is happening in Libya is puzzling even to the Libyans. The country seems to have a logic and a sequence all of its own, possibly due to its geography which allows armies, governments and any form...

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