Patient Safety:
A priority for the European Union
Saturday, 28 June 2014, 08:49
Last update: about 13 years ago
Meusac
It is estimated that around four million patients admitted to hospital per year in the European Union (EU) suffer from adverse events whilst undergoing healthcare...
Situation in South Sudan calling for enhanced security
Saturday, 28 June 2014, 08:48
Last update: about 13 years ago
David Casa
As the level of violence seems to have reached its highest peak, families in South Sudan are forced to flee their homes. It is estimated that while over one...
Our House
Friday, 27 June 2014, 07:59
Last update: about 13 years ago
Claudette Buttigieg
This week Parliament was very active. Watching events unfold before my eyes (and ears) inspired me to share with you the highlights of what our house had to...
Parliament:
A very bad case
Friday, 27 June 2014, 07:58
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
The soon-to-be vacated Hall of the House of Parliament has seen and heard many events since it was converted from the Armoury of the Order (some terrible speeches...
Crunch days for Europe
Thursday, 26 June 2014, 07:51
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
There was once, in the weekend of 24 May, the European Parliament elections. We all know, or think we know, the results of that pan-European...
White Rocks:
A future, but what future?
Wednesday, 25 June 2014, 07:59
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
In May 1987, on the eve of the election, someone organised a private show for friends: on sheets and drawings next to each other were plans and ideas for the...
Minister vs ombudsman
Wednesday, 25 June 2014, 07:59
Last update: about 13 years ago
Austin Sammut
We have reached the unfortunate and pitiful situation where a Minister (ie a member of the executive government) and the Parliamentary Ombudsman (ie a person...
A welcome break from politics
Wednesday, 25 June 2014, 07:58
Last update: about 13 years ago
Ian Borg
These days, all eyes are glued on the small screen. Even those who do not normally watch football games have been caught in the World Cup frenzy and are...
School of hard knocks
Tuesday, 24 June 2014, 07:55
Last update: about 13 years ago
Gejtu Vella
On the 18th birthday one gets on the doorstep of adulthood, gets the right to vote and is allowed to obtain a driving licence. Many would have made up their mind...