Ministerial (ir)responsibility
Saturday, 20 July 2013, 08:49
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
If there is one person for whom the Parliamentary Summer Recess has come not a moment too soon, that is Minister Chris Cardona. Here was a person who was well on his way to become a target...
Epilepsy in Europe
Saturday, 20 July 2013, 08:47
Last update: about 13 years ago
David Casa
Epilepsy is a disease caused by excessive electrical discharges in a group of cells in the brain. It is well known primarily due to the visible seizures that are caused as a result of these electrical...
Promoting youth employment
Friday, 19 July 2013, 09:58
Last update: about 13 years ago
Ian Borg
Youth unemployment is a major challenge facing EU Member States. Some even consider the problem to be out of control. It is estimated that across the EU, 23.5% of young people up to the...
Lawrence Gonzi: True appreciation of a loyal servant
Friday, 19 July 2013, 08:58
Last update: about 14 years ago
Malta Independent
In yesterday’s leading article, we paid tribute to former Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi. We described him as a loyal servant to the people of Malta, a man of principle and a true gent. We are...
It’s been a long week for the Movement
Thursday, 18 July 2013, 08:12
Last update: about 13 years ago
Daphne Caruana Galizia
I had a brief moment back there when I thought it might be a good idea to ring round Malta’s newspaper columnists and suggest banding together. We could release a statement against the violation...
Lawrence Gonzi: A poignant farewell
Thursday, 18 July 2013, 08:07
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
At the time of writing Lawrence Gonzi, a man who needs little introduction to Maltese readers, was due to deliver his farewell address to Parliament within a few hours’ time – in the...
The Priory that welcomes all
Wednesday, 17 July 2013, 14:26
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
There is a large building standing quietly in one of the main streets of Mdina, one of the handsome old structures which elicit people to stop and admire. The Carmelite Priory is strictly...
The Farsons Beer Festival – a celebration of beer
Wednesday, 17 July 2013, 12:41
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
Launched during a press conference in the new Brewhouse at the Farsons Brewery in Mriehel, the 33rd edition of The Farsons Beer Festival promises another ten days of the best in local and...
Richard England: a weaver of dreams
Wednesday, 17 July 2013, 10:53
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
Marie Benoît visits Richard England’s retrospective exhibition at Bank of Valletta and is delighted to find half a century’s work under one roof...
Anti-poverty campaign requires social model
Wednesday, 17 July 2013, 07:15
Last update: about 14 years ago
Malta Independent
Żminijietna - Voice of the Left welcomes the government's plans to have a campaign against poverty. The NGO added that to be successful, this campaign requires a social model and progressive...