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Biting the bullet

Friday, 1 August 2014, 07:56 Last update: about 13 years ago Claudette Buttigieg

        This newspaper’s exclusive interview with the Martin Galea, who was abducted in Libya, continues today. The first instalment published yesterday already...

Shouldn’t they have had a Plan A at least?

Thursday, 31 July 2014, 10:49 Last update: about 13 years ago Daphne Caruana Galizia

        When the Labour Party, then in Opposition, went to war on Austin Gatt and the bus service provided by Arriva, people assumed they must at least have a Plan A...

Preparing for CHOGM 2015

Thursday, 31 July 2014, 07:49 Last update: about 13 years ago Tarcisio Zammit

        Just over a year ago, on 11 July 2013 to be exact, I wrote a contribution to the Malta Independent in which I argued that Malta could make better use of its...

The return of the state

Tuesday, 29 July 2014, 08:00 Last update: about 13 years ago Gejtu Vella

        In the late 80s, the Nationalist government brought in a significant economic policy change. In a nutshell, it was based on reducing the role of the state and...

The big picture

Monday, 28 July 2014, 08:56 Last update: about 13 years ago Marlene Farrugia

        When, four months ago, I accepted the invitation to share my thoughts with you through this column on a weekly basis, I wasn’t quite prepared for the...

MH 17

Monday, 28 July 2014, 07:52 Last update: about 13 years ago David Casa

        Recent weeks have not been encouraging for frequent air travellers. Malaysia, Taiwan and Algeria suffered tragic losses in recent days. But MH 17 has certainly...

A deeply unsatisfying debate: the real danger of Libya

Sunday, 27 July 2014, 11:00 Last update: about 13 years ago Noel Grima

        That was a deeply unsatisfying debate held in Parliament on Friday, its last gasp before it closes shop and moves out of The Palace and before it rose for the...

Why is my tax money being wasted on this %^&^%*! ??

Sunday, 27 July 2014, 10:59 Last update: about 13 years ago Alison Bezzina

        Imagine... I’m walking down the street when I hear cries for help. I’m not sure where they’re coming from exactly, but as I turn the corner I...

Extreme takeover

Sunday, 27 July 2014, 09:03 Last update: about 13 years ago Alfred Mifsud

        The world is living dangerous times. Suddenly we have various international flashpoints that could flare up into something bigger at any time with dire...

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