Ludicrous is not a word we should associate with police
Tuesday, 24 June 2014, 07:54
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
We are all acquainted with the rather caricatural descriptions of police officers in films, novels, TV gags etc depicting bumbling bobbies, plodding PCs, or even worse. That may apply to...
We all need to feel safe
Monday, 23 June 2014, 08:00
Last update: about 13 years ago
Marlene Farrugia
We need to feel safe in our relationships, in our jobs, in our state of health, in our homes, in our countries. We certainly do...
Middle East:
Obama plan leaves Iraq mostly on its own
Monday, 23 June 2014, 07:59
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
For years, the US has been clear about its intent to step back from Iraq. The restrained American military aid now being offered to defend Baghdad against a...
Of traditions, past and future
Monday, 23 June 2014, 07:55
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
In the past few days, some debate was triggered by the Leader of the Opposition’s suggestion to do away with “Sunday sermons”. That Dr Busuttil...
Mnarja: a tourist theologian's take on St Paul and Malta
Sunday, 22 June 2014, 19:00
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
Although practically everyone in Malta knows about the story of St Paul’s stay on the island, most have probably not taken a deeper look at the text of Acts 28 and its academic commentaries....
Celebrating 25 years of dance
Sunday, 22 June 2014, 17:40
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
On 3 July the College Of Dance will be holding its annual dance performance entitled Dance Jubilee at the Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta. It will be under the artistic direction of Felix...
Literary evening with Russian poet Yevgeny Yevtushenko
Sunday, 22 June 2014, 15:56
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
Russian Poet Yevgeny Yevtushenko – best-known for his poem Babi Yar and the eponymous symphony made in collaboration with composer Dmitri Shostakovich – will visit Malta at the end of...
Manuel Mallia and the Ombudsman
Sunday, 22 June 2014, 11:00
Last update: about 13 years ago
Daphne Caruana Galizia
It is unfortunate that the Police and Army Minister has gone to war with the Ombudsman over the matter of who and what is legally empowered to hear complaints by...
What if it was a dog?
Sunday, 22 June 2014, 11:00
Last update: about 13 years ago
Alison Bezzina
Back in November 2009, a certain Raymond Agius, a delightful 55-year-old hunter was out hunting near a bird park privately owned by Kevin Mallia. At the time, Mallia owned an African...