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The vampire investigator

Tuesday, 13 January 2015, 15:16 Last update: about 13 years ago Noel Grima

This is the first book in a series (of which two have already been published), of a mystery story with a twist, firmly based on the Maltese scene, only it is a scene that exists only in the author's...

'American Sniper' is quintessential Eastwood

Tuesday, 13 January 2015, 13:39 Last update: about 13 years ago

A mere six months after releasing the Four Seasons drama "Jersey Boys," Clint Eastwood has again lapped his younger directing colleagues with his second film of 2014 and his best movie in years....

Author touted by Zuckerberg suggests novel for Facebook CEO

Tuesday, 13 January 2015, 13:25 Last update: about 13 years ago

The author of Mark Zuckerberg's first book club pick has a suggestion for future choices. Moises Naim, whose "The End of the Power" hit the top 20 on Amazon.com soon after the Facebook...

Aurora Opera House to toast with Verdi’s ‘La Traviata’

Monday, 12 January 2015, 15:19 Last update: about 13 years ago

New Year is always a time for throwing parties and toasting to new beginnings and prosperous endeavours. Gozo's Teatru tal-Opra Aurora this year raises a glass with Alfredo and Violetta to Verdi's La...

‘Andrea Chénier’ live from the Royal Opera House

Monday, 12 January 2015, 15:18 Last update: about 13 years ago

Broadcast live from London's Royal Opera House on Thursday, 29 January at 8.15pm is Umberto Giordano's greatest opera, Andrea Chénier. With a string of successful productions for The Royal...

56 newly qualified proofreaders of Maltese

Monday, 12 January 2015, 14:57 Last update: about 13 years ago

Fifty-six students were recently awarded the University's Certificate of Proofreading in Maltese and the Proofreading Warrant from the National Council for the Maltese Language, after completing the...

Fairy tales reinterpreted in two Maltese-language cartoons

Monday, 12 January 2015, 14:55 Last update: about 13 years ago

Two cartoons which reinterpret popular fairy tales to provide a more inclusive message were recently launched by President Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca at Verdala Palace.The Maltese-language cartoons,...

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