The Malta Independent 11 November 2026, Wednesday
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Facing Realities

Tuesday, 11 November 2008, 00:00 Last update: about 19 years ago Malta Independent

Much had been said before this budget, and much is still being said. Listening to the news on every single channel, European or other, one does not have to be an economist to realise that the world really is going through financial turmoil....

Rural Development Policy At local level

Monday, 10 November 2008, 00:00 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

Last week I had the opportunity to participate in the launching of what till now is a Foundation involving Local Councils together with commercial and non-commercial entities in the Majjistral region of Malta...

Europe At work

Monday, 10 November 2008, 00:00 Last update: about 15 years ago Malta Independent

On the 7th of October the European Parliament discussed various petitions handed in by residents in Malta. ...

A National disgrace on Remembrance Sunday

Sunday, 9 November 2008, 00:00 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

Instead of commemorating the courage of those who died in battle, Labour demonstrates for courage in paying electricity bills...

The Emerging floating voter

Sunday, 9 November 2008, 00:00 Last update: about 19 years ago Malta Independent

To what extent do politicians lead public opinion in modern times? Is public opinion taking the upper hand over politicians in Malta’s present-day democratic environment?...

Rumour Versus reality

Sunday, 9 November 2008, 00:00 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

Late last week, with the pre-budget rumour mill in full force, I toyed with the idea of asking for yet another pro-budget article from a self-confessed...

Spinning And weaving

Sunday, 9 November 2008, 00:00 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

The busy little bees churning out the spin over at Stamperija must be working overtime (hope they’re getting paid time and a half at least)....

J’accuse: True Colours

Sunday, 9 November 2008, 00:00 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

BlackNewly elected Alabama Governor George Wallace shouted the following words at his investiture: “...segregation now, segregation tomorrow, segregation forever”. ...

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