The Malta Independent 12 November 2026, Thursday
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Maghtab – A mountain of energy

Sunday, 10 May 2009, 00:00 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

A few years ago I came across a technology that converts waste into energy – known as plasma gasification. ...

Unique Insight

Saturday, 9 May 2009, 00:00 Last update: about 15 years ago Malta Independent

The past four years during which I have represented Malta in the Committee of the Regions have been an excellent opportunity for me to familiarise myself with the way European policies ...

Five Years on

Friday, 8 May 2009, 00:00 Last update: about 19 years ago Malta Independent

“Can you ever imagine what would have happened to Malta had we not joined the EU in the current global crisis”...

World Red Cross Day

Friday, 8 May 2009, 00:00 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

“The problems posed by the arrival of large number or irregular immigrants over the last few years are immense”...

A Different scenario

Friday, 8 May 2009, 00:00 Last update: about 19 years ago Malta Independent

With all the nominations having been submitted, we are now nearing the final stretch towards yet another election, that of local councils in various localities and those for the European Parliament along with our EU partner countries, all on the same day....

Friday Wisdom: Stress Tests

Friday, 8 May 2009, 00:00 Last update: about 19 years ago Malta Independent

“The conclusions of the report are written in very guarded languageand in some parts it is even contradictory”...

Investing In and empowering youth

Thursday, 7 May 2009, 00:00 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

The European Commission has recently adopted a new strategy for youths. The strategy follows extensive consultation with various stakeholders including national authorities, the European Youth Forum and also various youth organisations. ...

In Defence of older people

Thursday, 7 May 2009, 00:00 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

The extended family structure which helped people cope with illness, old age and other burdens has largely disappeared. The state, on behalf of society, has taken its place....

Carry On carping

Thursday, 7 May 2009, 00:00 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

The good thing about being in Opposition is that you’re not expected to do anything but carp. Of course, it’s to your credit if your carping is constructive, but even if it’s not, you can say pretty much...

Biopolitics

Wednesday, 6 May 2009, 00:00 Last update: about 19 years ago Malta Independent

By biopolitics the French usually mean the politics of life. Indeed this is a reflection of the gift of life. In bioethics, this term has taken a rather different meaning; it reflects that at the end of the day, whatever...

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