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Resurrection For the euro

Sunday, 8 April 2012, 00:00 Last update: about 16 years ago Malta Independent

Not only because it is Easter but mainly because the alternatives to a euro resurrection are too dire to contemplate, it is of utmost importance for European leaders to truly embark on a determined plan to save the currency,...

An Abortive intervention by an errant bishop

Sunday, 8 April 2012, 00:00 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

The recent abortive intervention by the Gozo Bishop Monsignor Mario Grech on the subject of IVF treatment reminded me of what I wrote almost a year ago in the wake of the divorce referendum result. I said then:...

They’ve Done it again

Sunday, 8 April 2012, 00:00 Last update: about 15 years ago Malta Independent

People entering Valletta on foot can now see the start of the process of hanging the louver-like cladding on the side of the new parliament building that faces Floriana....

The BRICS Building blocks

Sunday, 8 April 2012, 00:00 Last update: about 15 years ago Malta Independent

Regardless of whether the BRICS – Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa – will hold together as one grouping or not, it is an undeniable fact that this group constitutes...

Moment In Time - Give us a break

Sunday, 8 April 2012, 00:00 Last update: about 16 years ago Malta Independent

The Bishop of Gozo, Mario Grech, sometimes seems to thoroughly enjoy shooting himself in the foot. His latest salvo against the introduction of IVF to help numerous...

Italy: Sink or swim?

Sunday, 8 April 2012, 00:00 Last update: about 15 years ago Malta Independent

With most Italians enjoying the Pasqua spring holiday, they can be excused for forgetting that the survival of the euro very much hinges on the success of Italy’s technocrats’ attempts...

Poverty In a proper context

Sunday, 8 April 2012, 00:00 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

For millennia, societies and individuals have struggled against the adverse effects of poverty. There are a myriad reasons for the onset and persistence of poverty, which are chiefly lack of skills,...

Investing In our health and wellbeing

Sunday, 8 April 2012, 00:00 Last update: about 16 years ago Malta Independent

Government’s continual efforts to provide the very best for citizens, while aiming at a better life and a high standard of living...

Getting It wrong on Mater Dei

Sunday, 8 April 2012, 00:00 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

In its haste to attack Mater Dei Hospital each and every single day, the Labour Party is losing its credibility....

Disability: The Real suffering

Sunday, 8 April 2012, 00:00 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

During the period leading up to Easter, Christians around the world are encouraged to reflect on “suffering”. In the light of this, I wish to ...

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