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Whose man is he?

Sunday, 27 January 2013, 09:40 Last update: about 14 years ago Roger Mifsud

Lawrence Gonzi is not his own man. He does not speak for himself.   Whenever he has done that, speaking for himself, I mean, he has said something astounding or unbelievably...

So much activity, is there an election on?

Sunday, 27 January 2013, 09:34 Last update: about 14 years ago Pamela Hansen

As I plough through all the action in hand by the Nationalist Party in government (PN) and promises made by both it and the Labour Party (PL), I am more and more convinced that we need an election...

The choice is obvious

Sunday, 27 January 2013, 09:30 Last update: about 13 years ago Mario Rizzo Naudi

People of my age and even younger used to watch Italian TV as much as, and in some cases more than, the local station. I still watch a bit of TV when I have some free time and the feeling is always a...

Celebrating the Franco-German 50th treaty anniversary

Saturday, 26 January 2013, 09:31 Last update: about 14 years ago David Casa

This week marked the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Elysée Treaty between France and Germany. It was signed on 22nd January 1963 and was the first step in reconciling the two countries...

Labour’s campaign is now a circus

Thursday, 24 January 2013, 08:28 Last update: about 13 years ago Daphne Caruana Galizia

We are just two weeks into the election campaign, and after a blitzkrieg of mixed marketing tactics, things are already tipping into ridicule for Labour.   When people begin laughing at your...

Accessibility and opportunities

Thursday, 24 January 2013, 08:27 Last update: about 14 years ago Anton Refalo

Without the physical detachment from the main island, Gozo will not be the same. The short distance that separates the two islands gives Gozo its lure and attractiveness. The short stretch of sea...

The Nationalists’ quarter century 1987 – 2012

Wednesday, 23 January 2013, 08:09 Last update: about 14 years ago Martin Scicluna

Except for a short blip in the mid-1990s, this has been the Nationalist Party's quarter century. All that we see around us is a reflection of that party's performance in government. How should...

Labour’s energy proposal - PN explains the unstated

Tuesday, 22 January 2013, 08:44 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

The Malta Labour Party is evidently hinging on their energy proposal for the coming election. Besides being the only proposal we have heard until now, for PL this proposal is surely the fulcrum of its...

Political abortion

Tuesday, 22 January 2013, 08:31 Last update: about 14 years ago Leo Brincat

The Gift of Life clan must be reeling at the sight of GonziPN practicing what seems tantamount to political abortion – in terms of their approach to the ongoing election...

Caught napping

Monday, 21 January 2013, 08:29 Last update: about 13 years ago Gavin Gulia

The energy plan presented for public consumption by the Partit Laburista right on the very first few days of the electoral campaign was the precursor for the systematic publication of the...

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