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Time to smell the coffee!

Sunday, 29 June 2014, 09:00 Last update: about 13 years ago Michael Asciak

It was with sadness that I heard of the death of Paul Attard. I had worked with him at MCAST, where he was the president of the Board of Governors for several years. I found him to be a very serious...

Defending the rights of the elderly

Sunday, 29 June 2014, 09:00 Last update: about 13 years ago Justyne Caruana

An effective policy making process entails continuous contact with stakeholders, NGOs and people involved in the relevant sector. This week, we had more meetings with organisations for...

Patient Safety: A priority for the European Union

Saturday, 28 June 2014, 08:49 Last update: about 13 years ago Meusac

        It is estimated that around four million patients admitted to hospital per year in the European Union (EU) suffer from adverse events whilst undergoing healthcare...

Situation in South Sudan calling for enhanced security

Saturday, 28 June 2014, 08:48 Last update: about 13 years ago David Casa

        As the level of violence seems to have reached its highest peak, families in South Sudan are forced to flee their homes. It is estimated that while over one...

Our House

Friday, 27 June 2014, 07:59 Last update: about 13 years ago Claudette Buttigieg

        This week Parliament was very active. Watching events unfold before my eyes (and ears) inspired me to share with you the highlights of what our house had to...

Minister vs ombudsman

Wednesday, 25 June 2014, 07:59 Last update: about 13 years ago Austin Sammut

        We have reached the unfortunate and pitiful situation where a Minister (ie a member of the executive government) and the Parliamentary Ombudsman (ie a person...

A welcome break from politics

Wednesday, 25 June 2014, 07:58 Last update: about 13 years ago Ian Borg

        These days, all eyes are glued on the small screen.  Even those who do not normally watch football games have been caught in the World Cup frenzy and are...

School of hard knocks

Tuesday, 24 June 2014, 07:55 Last update: about 13 years ago Gejtu Vella

        On the 18th birthday one gets on the doorstep of adulthood, gets the right to vote and is allowed to obtain a driving licence. Many would have made up their mind...

We all need to feel safe

Monday, 23 June 2014, 08:00 Last update: about 13 years ago Marlene Farrugia

        We need to feel safe in our relationships, in our jobs, in our state of health, in our homes, in our countries.   We certainly do...

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