The Malta Independent 9 May 2025, Friday
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A lifetime, with regrets

Sunday, 4 May 2025, 09:11 Last update: about 7 days ago Noel Grima

When I joined Il-Hajja, the Church's Maltese language daily paper in July 1972, John Inguanez was the news editor, or at least acted as one, because things were rather fluid there. The paper had...

The master story-teller

Sunday, 4 May 2025, 09:09 Last update: about 7 days ago

Joe Friggieri has been writing and publishing literature for almost six decades. He has always seemed to enjoy shorter forms of writing. Most of his poetry is short, and includes volumes of the...

A world of bananas: Varieties and health benefits

Sunday, 4 May 2025, 09:03 Last update: about 7 days ago

Bananas, the cheerful yellow fruit loved by millions worldwide, offer more than just a quick, tasty snack. With their rich nutritional profile and diverse varieties, bananas are a powerhouse of health...

The human person adequately considered

Sunday, 4 May 2025, 08:04 Last update: about 8 days ago Michael Asciak

In the document of the Second Vatican Council entitled Gaudium et Spes, the Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern World, in article 51, one finds a reference to the concept of the human...

Rossini’s Legacy in Malta

Sunday, 4 May 2025, 08:02 Last update: about 6 days ago Marie Benoît

This year's 29th of February was the 232th  anniversary of Gioachino Rossini's birth (1792-1868). Born in a leap year Rossini celebrated his birthday only once every four...

Rebuilding our tourism activity diligently

Sunday, 4 May 2025, 08:01 Last update: about 8 days ago

This week the news was focused on the infrastructure, the traffic, the unsustainability of our projects and the development of the quality of tourism. I gave a chuckle at this potpourri of conflicting...

Towards a more relevant Church

Sunday, 4 May 2025, 07:59 Last update: about 8 days ago

The passing of a Pontiff, and the consequent process to identify his successor, is always a momentous occasion, an appointment with history. Apart from the lush ceremonial that dictates every moment,...

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