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'Rainbow sheep of the family': Born to perform

Monday, 31 July 2017, 14:59 Last update: about 10 years ago Coryse Borg

Although he was not born into a stereotypical 'theatre family', MARCO CALLEJA had the unconditional support of his family when his love for theatre started blossoming at the age of five. In fact,...

Don’t be angry with immigrants who want to work

Sunday, 30 July 2017, 08:37 Last update: about 10 years ago Freddie Singleton

We all know the story: immigrants are stealing our jobs. They come over here and then invite their friends and family too. Ten people live in a two-bedroom flat. People born and bred in Malta lose...

The Power of Love

Sunday, 30 July 2017, 08:25 Last update: about 10 years ago Mark A. Sammut Sassi

The late Umberto Eco once famously wrote: "Social media gives legions of idiots the right to speak when they once only spoke at a bar after a glass of wine, without harming the community. Then they...

A tragedy or an opportunity?

Sunday, 30 July 2017, 08:24 Last update: about 10 years ago

Three weeks ago, I visited Pompeii, the famous ancient Roman city which, together with Herculaneum and Stabiae, was tragically destroyed by tons of molten ash, pumice and sulphuric gas. The city...

EDWARD for September

Sunday, 30 July 2017, 08:19 Last update: about 10 years ago

'European Day Without A Road Death (EDWARD)' is one of the projects scheduled for 21 September during European Mobility Week, which will be taking place between 16th and 22nd September. The Malta...

Maltese staff at First World War prisoner of war camps

Sunday, 30 July 2017, 08:12 Last update: about 10 years ago

Malta served as a detention station for internees and prisoners of war during both World Wars. During the First World War, men from different nationalities were detained in several locations across...

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