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How Far are China and Latin America?

Monday, 14 March 2011, 00:00 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

China, one of Europe’s strategic partners, and Latin America, linked to Europe by strong historical, cultural and economic ties, are getting closer...

The West’s Punchbowl monetary policy

Monday, 14 March 2011, 00:00 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

There are times for thinking and acting outside the box. And then there are times to return to normality. The West’s major central banks – the Bank of England, the European Central Bank and the United States Federal Reserve – should take this to heart...

Let’s Not forget the martyrs

Sunday, 13 March 2011, 00:00 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

The earthquake and tsunami that devastated Japan have conveniently swept Libya off the front pages in newspapers and off the main items in news bulletins....

J’accuse: Unbearable Lightness

Sunday, 13 March 2011, 00:00 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

There is a German expression “Einmal ist keinmal” which translates to “once does not count” or “once is nothing”. If something happens only once then it might as well not ...

Dr Gonzi’s Past and present necessitates

Sunday, 13 March 2011, 00:00 Last update: about 15 years ago Malta Independent

The letter was dated 25 February 2008, a cynically convenient 10 days away from a general election....

Libya, Divorce, bankers’ pay, Air Malta and the rest

Sunday, 13 March 2011, 00:00 Last update: about 16 years ago Malta Independent

This week is a rare case of being spoilt for choice on current topics to address in this column. Unable to choose, I propose to share condensed thoughts on each topic....

My Bonus by right

Sunday, 13 March 2011, 00:00 Last update: about 16 years ago Malta Independent

“Isn’t it funnyHow they never make any money,When everyone in the racketCleans up such a packet?”...

THE WORLD AROUND US - That Good old George Cross spirit

Sunday, 13 March 2011, 00:00 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

As a permanent resident of Malta, I love the island, the people and my home in Mdina. As a result, I feel the need to share my pride with the excellent way the ...

Small Country, big balls

Sunday, 13 March 2011, 00:00 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

The last few weeks, ever since the uprising in Libya followed what had taken place earlier in Tunisia and Egypt, the reputation of the Maltese government, especially of its leader Lawrence Gonzi,...

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