Citizenship scheme:
One-offs will not solve problems
Wednesday, 22 January 2014, 07:58
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
On the face of it, this passport for sale scheme is one other main tool in the government’s bid to rake in revenue which it will then use to improve the quality of life of the...
The Baby Factor in exhibition
Tuesday, 21 January 2014, 08:02
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
A photographic exhibition, The Baby Factor, put up by the Malta Girl Guides Association with the collaboration of Agenzija Zghazagh at the Family and Social Solidarity Ministry in Valletta is being...
Please fasten your seat belts
Tuesday, 21 January 2014, 07:57
Last update: about 13 years ago
Gejtu Vella
Last Friday, between meetings, I went to have a cup of tea in my favourite spot inValletta. I couldn’t help but overhear a conversation between four people who were sitting close by.At...
Citizenship scheme:
The aliens are coming
Tuesday, 21 January 2014, 07:55
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
The attention of the public on the citizenship for sale programme is being, if anything, further kindled by spin and media reports. The public’s attention has been attracted by...
Presidency:
Intriguing proposal
Monday, 20 January 2014, 08:34
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
Nationalist Party leader Simon Busuttil has thrown in a proposal that is set to create a debate as the country prepares to welcome its new President of the Republic. In an interview in The...
Contemporary piano recital by Gabi Sultana on Tuesday
Sunday, 19 January 2014, 10:32
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
Gabi Sultana, who is based in Ghent, Belgium, will be giving a piano recital in the Music Room of St James Centre for Creativity on Tuesday, 21 January at 8pm. Following her success at the...
God in modern culture, roots and renewal
Sunday, 19 January 2014, 10:12
Last update: about 13 years ago
Oliver Friggieri
Should the name of God be included in the Constitution? Has it become imprudent to mention God and to refer to people’s faith in public life? Is faith public or private? Can different religions...
Better tools against terror
Sunday, 19 January 2014, 09:39
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
New threats call for new tools. Today, the European Commission is calling on all EU countries to strengthen their efforts against violent extremism and terrorism. Programmes helping people to leave...
What is good for the goose is good for the gander
Sunday, 19 January 2014, 09:34
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
The judgement given by Mr Justice R.J. Micallef has finally established as a fact that in taking over the National Bank of Malta and passing over its business assets and liabilities to the now Bank of...
Our broken shield
Sunday, 19 January 2014, 09:29
Last update: about 13 years ago
Jonathan Shaw
One year ago, in January 2013, Angela Merkel praised Malta’s “excellent” economic performance. Just three months earlier, at the 5+5 summit, European Commission President Jose...