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There’s no turning over abortion

Sunday, 3 November 2013, 08:45 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Even in the not so distant past, there have been sickening attempts by political manipulators and well-known spin-doctors in both the media and the political arena to pin on the Labour Party some sort...

Role of the Board of Directors of public entities

Sunday, 3 November 2013, 08:43 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

The economic crisis has called further attention to public entities as governments considered their impact on budgets and financial sector stability.  Even where public entity performance is good...

Strengthening regulatory controls on medical devices

Saturday, 2 November 2013, 08:53 Last update: about 13 years ago David Casa

On Tuesday, 22 October, during last week’s plenary session in Strasbourg, the European Parliament voted in favor of legislation that will strengthen regulatory controls on medical devices,...

Maltese values within the EU

Thursday, 31 October 2013, 08:00 Last update: about 13 years ago Therese Comodini Cachia

In the midst of a debate on a Civil Union Bill, let’s be clear from the outset on what role the EU plays in issues of social matters.  The mantra that EU membership obliges the Maltese to...

Disability matters at the European Parliament

Wednesday, 30 October 2013, 07:48 Last update: about 13 years ago Peter Cordina

I look forward to work at the European Parliament to build upon the progress being achieved at one of Europe’s leading Institutions and use it to bring change for the better for Malta and its...

Malta’s polluting traffic snarl-ups

Wednesday, 30 October 2013, 07:47 Last update: about 13 years ago Martin Scicluna

The government's manifesto promised that the improvement of Malta's air quality would be a top priority of the new administration. It highlighted the incidence of respiratory illnesses in...

Too hot to handle

Tuesday, 29 October 2013, 07:52 Last update: about 13 years ago Gejtu Vella

Today I thought I start this article with a deserved credit to the 1st Hamrun Scout Group for their achievements during the first hundred years of sterling service to our community. Indeed, last...

Empowering people for more jobs and better quality of life

Monday, 28 October 2013, 07:54 Last update: about 13 years ago Ian Borg

As part of my responsibilities I am very often invited to participate at the inauguration of EU-funded projects or to address beneficiaries of aid schemes financed under the various EU Funds including...

Gay couples and adopting children

Sunday, 27 October 2013, 09:16 Last update: about 13 years ago Stephen Calleja

Raising children is one of the most difficult jobs in the world. It is a 24/7 exercise that starts from the moment of conception and only finishes with the grave. Children remain “yours”...

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