Two generations, two issues, two standpoints
Sunday, 7 July 2013, 08:57
Last update: about 14 years ago
Malta Independent
For the active, elected representative, there is never a dull moment at the European Parliament, whether it is meetings in Brussels or Strasbourg. The EU’s highest and most democratic...
Of kids, kits, ethics and depression
Sunday, 7 July 2013, 08:56
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
I think this world is going all topsy-turvy. I used to be proud to live in a country where morals and ethics were applied with appropriate common sense – but it seems this is slowly, and sadly,...
Standing and staring
Sunday, 7 July 2013, 08:55
Last update: about 14 years ago
Michael Asciak
Welsh poet William Henry Davies hit the nail on the head when composing his well known poem Leisure. “What is this life if, full of care, we have no time to stand and stare”! The summer...
Different ways of innovating
Sunday, 7 July 2013, 08:54
Last update: about 14 years ago
Philip Micallef
Two giant technology companies like Alcatel-Lucent and CISCO Systems view innovation in a completely different manner. Alcatel-Lucent spends huge sums of money in its research and development...
Common Agricultural Policy: Is it good or bad?
Saturday, 6 July 2013, 08:02
Last update: about 13 years ago
David Casa
The oldest and largest common European program is the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), introduced in 1962 as a part of the European integration project. It aimed to support farmers while increasing...
Sliema dog dirt
Saturday, 6 July 2013, 08:01
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
People are out jogging and walking every day in Sliema. Yet they all have to dodge one common thing – dog poo. There are bins and wardens… so why do we have to put up with it? My guess is...
A song and dance
Saturday, 6 July 2013, 08:00
Last update: about 14 years ago
Malta Independent
Dynasty PN commentators have made a song and dance about the government’s decision to grant a 100 days amnesty to all prisoners with some exceptions. Minister Emmanuel Mallia...
Politics: The language of diplomacy
Saturday, 6 July 2013, 07:59
Last update: about 14 years ago
Malta Independent
The rhetoric has gone up a notch, with Prime Minister Joseph Muscat’s saying that he will consider using Malta’s veto in EU negotiations in an effort to draw attention to Malta’s...
An exhibition of paintings by Sandra Copperstone
Friday, 5 July 2013, 10:32
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
An exhibition of paintings by Sandra Copperstone is going to be inaugurated on Monday 8th July 2013 at 7.30pm by the Parliamentary Secretary for Culture The Hon. Dr Jose Herrera, at Nenu The Artisan...