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A PN outdone by a civil society network

Sunday, 25 September 2022, 08:17 Last update: about 5 years ago Mark Said

Can you recall on how many occasions the PN opted to speak out, protest, criticise or come out with better alternatives on any issue or concern related to a number of policies or sectors that impact...

Hospice – care, compassion, dignity

Sunday, 25 September 2022, 07:18 Last update: about 5 years ago

What is palliative care? “Palliative care involves a range of services delivered by a range of professionals that all have equally important roles to play – including physicians,...

The world needs another Gorbachev

Sunday, 18 September 2022, 09:44 Last update: about 5 years ago Mark Said

What made a politician with a typically Soviet background and Party career become an unprecedented driver of reform, supporting democratisation in the USSR and opposing, in most cases, the use of...

Why can’t we get our act together for quality tourism

Sunday, 18 September 2022, 09:42 Last update: about 5 years ago Julian Zarb

In my last article, I wrote about the importance of stewardship and my project to develop a management handbook and guidelines on Stewardship for civic responsibility, culture, heritage and tourism....

What’s the state of the Union?

Sunday, 18 September 2022, 09:41 Last update: about 5 years ago Josianne Cutajar

This week, the President of the European Commission, Ursula Von Der Leyen, gave the annual state of the Union address, where she addressed the European Parliament about the challenges being faced by...

End of an era

Friday, 16 September 2022, 08:41 Last update: about 5 years ago Ivan Grixti

The passing away of HM Queen Elizabeth II, just two days after appointing her 15th Prime Minister, the Rt. Hon. Liz Truss, symbolises an end of an era.  Having held office as Britain’s Head...

An account of Poland’s stolen future

Friday, 16 September 2022, 07:28 Last update: about 5 years ago

There are crimes that can never be fully forgiven, and can never be forgotten. Time does not absolve the perpetrator of his obligation to make amends to the victim. Even if the crimes seem difficult...

Malta Pride Week 2022 - #LiveYourTruth

Friday, 16 September 2022, 07:26 Last update: about 5 years ago Renee Laiviera

Malta Pride, supported by the government, private entities, and civil society organisations, has been an important part of the Maltese national calendar for a number of years. Pride is not only about...

Giving priority to independent living within the community

Monday, 12 September 2022, 11:15 Last update: about 5 years ago

Maintaining a healthy independent life within one's own community is a key factor for holistic well-being at older age. Living with your loved ones, remaining active, and feeling valued and...

When will we wake up to the stark reality?

Sunday, 11 September 2022, 09:51 Last update: about 5 years ago

The health industry has just gone through one of the toughest periods of all time. For over two years those working in the industry have gone from one ordeal to another, both physically and mentally,...

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