Marie Benoit Diary
Sunday, 9 February 2014, 12:06
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
It has been quite a while since I attended a good old-fashioned literary evening. The last was in May last year – and that was the Chesterton conference at the University of...
Memories that refuse to die
Sunday, 9 February 2014, 11:50
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
What would life be like if humans could tap into every single memory stored in their brains at will? If we could reconnect with every single thing that has happened to us – whether it was...
This is not about animals, and there were no crucifixions
Sunday, 9 February 2014, 11:09
Last update: about 13 years ago
Daphne Caruana Galizia
From the day the first ‘crucified’ cat was found in Mosta two and a half years ago, it was obvious that this is not about animals, but about one very disturbed person. The animals were and...
Stories you won’t normally read about
Sunday, 9 February 2014, 11:00
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
First of all, please sum up the book in a few words. Charles: Basically, it’s a collection of anecdotes as told by Maltese and Gozitan personalities from all walks of life: the arts,...
A storm of money at St James Theatre
Sunday, 9 February 2014, 10:45
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
Well-established actor ANTHONY ELLUL is a 50 year old native of St Julian’s who now resides in Floriana. He works as an Urban and Environmental Planner. What have been your most...
Citizenship scheme obscures other delicate issues
Sunday, 9 February 2014, 10:12
Last update: about 14 years ago
Stephen Calleja
The debate on the notorious citizenship scheme has dominated media and public debate, with each new chapter in the saga grabbing the headlines and taking up precious television space. Both the...
Generational betrayal
Sunday, 9 February 2014, 10:00
Last update: about 13 years ago
Alfred Mifsud
Every time I deposit my pension into my bank account, I get mixed feelings. On the one hand, I have worked for nearly 45 years and have contributed substantially to the national coffers...
Horizon 2020: A programme for Europe, an opportunity for Malta
Sunday, 9 February 2014, 10:00
Last update: about 14 years ago
Máire Geoghegan-Quinn
With a budget of nearly €80 billion over seven years, Horizon 2020 is the biggest EU research and innovation programme yet and one of the largest in the world. Horizon 2020 offers therefore a...
Malta’s second class citizens
Sunday, 9 February 2014, 10:00
Last update: about 13 years ago
Noel Grima
We have been discussing citizenship rights for many months now, and while we have discussed the rights and wrongs of inviting non-Maltese with no links to Malta other than a Maltese passport, we tend...
Creating our future
Sunday, 9 February 2014, 09:00
Last update: about 13 years ago
Helga Ellul
In a world where things are constantly changing and advancing, it’s innovation – the “thinking outside the box” creativity – that gives companies that competitive...