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The Way we were

Sunday, 21 December 2008, 00:00 Last update: about 15 years ago Malta Independent

I have a question for you: If the 80s were so awful, why are there so many nostalgic “80s nights” taking place, all of which, I’m told, are extremely popular?...

J’accuse: The One Before Christmas

Sunday, 21 December 2008, 00:00 Last update: about 15 years ago Malta Independent

The Weekly IntroIt is tempting at this time of the year to revisit all that has happened over the past calendar year. If anything, it is a brilliant excu...

The Chickens in the coop

Sunday, 21 December 2008, 00:00 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

Is there prejudice against homosexuals in Malta? I would say yes, but not any more than there is against straight women who break with the cultural norms of behaviour, and who are branded as witches, treated with suspicion,...

Donating Used cars to charity

Sunday, 21 December 2008, 00:00 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

It is a misconception that more powerful cars and old cars pollute more than less powerful cars and newer cars. All other things being equal, it may be true that more powerful ...

A Moment In Time: Lawyers with legs

Sunday, 21 December 2008, 00:00 Last update: about 19 years ago Malta Independent

Let’s be straight about the whole farce: a government that seemingly wants to shirk its responsibilities with regard to the dramatic change in global climate, while at the same time finding the occasion – and having the temerity –...

‘Farmland’

Saturday, 20 December 2008, 00:00 Last update: about 15 years ago Malta Independent

The European Commission and the Federation of Veterinarians of Europe (FVE) recently held, for the first time, the European Veterinary Week. Among the many activities that were held was the launch of “Farmland”, ...

Taking The plunge

Friday, 19 December 2008, 00:00 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

Just over a month has passed from my acceptance speech as Green Party candidate for MEP, and the already intense campaign trail, zipping all over Malta and Gozo, ...

Reflections

Friday, 19 December 2008, 00:00 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

The year has come to a close. What a year, what emotions on this roller coaster year. After all the work put in during the early part of the year, we had an election victory on 8 March. ...

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