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The constitutional smokescreen

Sunday, 18 February 2018, 07:52 Last update: about 9 years ago

Last week, Prime Minister Joseph Muscat, speaking on the national radio station, made a number of points which made headlines. Chief among them was that the government is contemplating calling a...

Fringe Liberalism and the environment

Sunday, 18 February 2018, 07:51 Last update: about 9 years ago Mark A. Sammut Sassi

There is a perverse wind blowing in the sails of this government's ship and instead of worrying about it, the captain actually rubs his hands with glee. The document called Constitution of Malta...

The rain and Carnival

Sunday, 18 February 2018, 07:47 Last update: about 9 years ago

Some saw the rain during Carnival as a curse. Others saw it as a blessing because it is much needed. Our soil and rocks were crying for it. It is sad that those who prepared for Carnival suffered...

Jesus’ Word

Sunday, 18 February 2018, 07:47 Last update: about 9 years ago

Now that Lent has started, it is even more appropriate to reflect on the relevance of God's Word. As many of you know, God's Word is a real medicine in our lives. It is especially so for...

The individuation of Maltese Christianity

Sunday, 18 February 2018, 07:04 Last update: about 9 years ago

As the Maltese Roman Church pore over the results of the latest Church attendance survey, which many predict will be the lowest in Maltese history, many are switching ranks from the Roman Church to an...

Mock elections in Russia

Sunday, 18 February 2018, 06:47 Last update: about 9 years ago

The looming presidential election in Russia next March has divided Russian citizens. The exclusion of the charismatic opposition leader Alexei Navalny from the ballot list will surely make a farce of...

Behind The brave words

Sunday, 18 March 2007, 00:00 Last update: about 20 years ago Malta Independent

The man who once said, “do not rely on my words alone”, put on a brave face when he faced the media after the fifth drubbing he received at the hands of his opponents, and declared he will win the general election....

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