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Challenges addressed

Sunday, 9 December 2012, 09:30 Last update: about 14 years ago Joe Cassar

The need to regulate the practice of assisted reproduction services through a relevant legal framework has long been felt in our country. Over the last few years, this need has been rising due to the...

Quotable quotes

Sunday, 9 December 2012, 09:29 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

I have never seen anyone under such stress as Lawrence Gonzi. It is making him express such outrageous thoughts.   Is he going nuts? Or is he there already?   Jekk il-baġit ma...

Heads I win, tails you lose

Sunday, 9 December 2012, 09:29 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

To summarise the recent contest for the deputy leadership of the ruling Nationalist Party, it was, really, a blatant case of “heads I win, tails you lose”. Party activists who were given...

The EU for citizens with disabilities

Saturday, 8 December 2012, 09:59 Last update: about 14 years ago David Casa

On 3 December, Europeans celebrated the "European Day for People with Disabilities". This event presented an occasion to remind citizens across the continent of the increasing importance of...

Stability, growth and jobs – Ireland's priorities for the EU

Friday, 7 December 2012, 08:39 Last update: about 13 years ago Meusac

Last Tuesday, MEUSAC hosted Lucinda Creighton, Ireland’s Minister of State for European Affairs, for a public dialogue focusing on economic growth in Europe in view of Ireland’s presidency...

‘Tis the season to....whine

Thursday, 6 December 2012, 08:22 Last update: about 13 years ago Daphne Caruana Galizia

I looked at the comments beneath the timesofmalta.com report about the Renzo Piano theatre in Valletta - and yes, that's exactly what it is and what it should be called: a Renzo Piano theatre and...

Quo Vadis the Maltese Church?

Wednesday, 5 December 2012, 08:52 Last update: about 13 years ago Martin Scicluna

I have recently had the pleasure of reading a book by Mary McAleese, who was until last year the (elected) President of the Republic of Ireland. Mary McAleese, a Northern Irish Roman Catholic, has a...

Why do we need a Libraries Day?

Wednesday, 5 December 2012, 08:50 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

The Malta Libraries Council (MLC) has taken the initiative to hold a Libraries Day which will be celebrated on the 5 December 2012. This special observance will be celebrated in a number of libraries...

The agents of change

Tuesday, 4 December 2012, 15:45 Last update: about 14 years ago Leo Brincat

Although Simon Busuttil (who I congratulate on his appointment) claims to have been surprised by the result of his election, as a number of friends can testify I had long predicted the outcome of the...

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