The present wide-spread phenomenon, at least in the Western world, is that of longevity, that is, old people seem to be living longer and longer. Today, people, unless struck down earlier by illness...

Last Sunday, the Church celebrated the World Day of Migrants and Refugees. This year’s theme is “Migrants and Refugees: Towards a better world”.   When presenting the...

Towards the end of last month, I was approached by an old-age pensioner, entitled to a reduction on his energy bills, through the ‘Energy-Benefit Scheme’ applicable...

Mepa should never have given the permit for such a big project in the heart of a busy residential area like St Julian’s. Although I look forward to the day when the Authority is divided into two...

The right to live and work anywhere in the EU is one of the cornerstones of the EU’s internal market. Worker mobility has been identified as one of the key potentials for increasing growth and...

The first meeting between Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych and Ukrainian pro-EU protesters that took place on Wednesday does not seem to have accomplished much. After the dialogue, opposition...

The outgoing year was dedicated to European Citizenship. A general impression that has emerged during the consultation events was that there may not be awareness enough of what is taking place in the...

Gozo has always suffered from what can be called “double insularity”. Malta’s sister island is connected to the mainland by a ferry link – a 20 minute boat ride. There is also...

“Valletta is in itself a natural stage for Baroque music: the city breathes Baroque style and there is no doubt that the music we are enjoying during this festival has ‘come home’ in...

An edition of the etching of Fungus Rock by Gozitan artist Justin Falzon are for sale in aid of the St Patrick’s Salesian School, run by the Salesians of Don Bosco, in Sliema.   The...