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The attack in Moscow

Thursday, 28 March 2024, 08:00 Last update: about 3 years ago Alfred Sant

Clearly, like we did with respect to the French people when the Bataclan concert hall was attacked by terrorists in Paris, we express full solidarity with the Russian people following the heinous...

Are state pensions on the brink of extinction?

Thursday, 28 March 2024, 07:29 Last update: about 3 years ago Mark Said

While in the EU, pension systems are a Member State competence, the right to a pension that ensures income-enabling dignity in old age is enshrined in the European Pillar of Social Rights. The current...

The Right

Monday, 25 March 2024, 08:00 Last update: about 3 years ago Alfred Sant

Forecasts about elections to the European Parliament are signalling that the “extreme” right should be improving its position while the centre-right should be holding its own, so that...

Gozo: Actions before consultations

Sunday, 24 March 2024, 08:57 Last update: about 3 years ago Emmanuel J. Galea

Let’s face the prevailing situation. Gozitans and Maltese are fully aware of which roads lead to Gozo. Foreign visitors face an uncommon situation. From whichever locality they set out from, any...

The President of the Republic: a flicker of hope

Sunday, 24 March 2024, 08:46 Last update: about 3 years ago Carmel Cacopardo

The term of office of current President of the Republic George Vella will expire in the first days of April. His successor, the new President, will, for the first time require the consent of a...

The criminalisation of government

Sunday, 24 March 2024, 08:44 Last update: about 3 years ago Kevin Cassar

Corrupt governments abuse their power to create more efficient ways to steal from the state. That’s exactly what Labour’s doing.  In a brilliant paper called “Grand corruption...

When protests are necessary

Sunday, 24 March 2024, 08:19 Last update: about 3 years ago Mark Said

Do you remember how protests started in Valletta and other urban centres of Malta on November 20, 2019, mainly calling for resignations after alleged political links to the assassination of journalist...

Clean up, clean up

Sunday, 24 March 2024, 07:45 Last update: about 3 years ago Victor Calleja

Let’s be positive this Sunday, this hopefully glorious, spring Sunday: there are some corners of Malta which are well-maintained, are clean, and a joy to walk in.  This is not a Sunday...

Miriam Spiteri Debono and Speakergate

Sunday, 24 March 2024, 07:33 Last update: about 3 years ago Noel Grima

I am writing today about Miriam Spiteri Debono without knowing at this point whether she will be appointed President of the Republic as from 4 April. When she was appointed Speaker of the House...

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