Things do not just happen
Sunday, 22 May 2016, 10:15
Last update: about 11 years ago
Anton Refalo
As a nation we tend to hold strong views on many aspects of life. Very often, we take positions on subjects on which we lack sufficient knowledge; nevertheless, we still tend to strongly air our...
Plucking the goose with the least amount of hissing
Sunday, 22 May 2016, 09:45
Last update: about 11 years ago
George M Mangion
Scandalous revelations on tax avoidance by multinational companies and the role that a number of European countries have played in facilitating this, has made the headlines. While some of the scandals...
Communicating and enforcing people’s rights
Sunday, 22 May 2016, 09:30
Last update: about 11 years ago
Justyne Caruana
People in politics are answerable to the people they represent, respectful to the high institution they form part of and, undoubtedly, loyal to the principles of the party they belong to....
The Middle Road
Sunday, 22 May 2016, 09:00
Last update: about 11 years ago
I read the recent report on your newspaper about the General Conference about the permanent link between Malta and Gozo. All were in favour and none against. It is interesting what was said: studies...
A conscience-provoking visit
Sunday, 22 May 2016, 09:00
Last update: about 11 years ago
Pope Francis’ visit to the Greek Island of Lesbos last month has been marked both by sadness and hope. On the plane to Lesbos, the Holy Father...
North Korea’s nuclear ambitions
Sunday, 22 May 2016, 09:00
Last update: about 11 years ago
North Korea’s nuclear activity in recent weeks has raised regional tensions and highlighted the inability of the major powers, specifically the United States and China, to curb these brazen...
TTIP ~ TPP ~ TISA
Sunday, 22 May 2016, 09:00
Last update: about 11 years ago
Ever heard of the oversold idea and all above-our-heads, TTIP? Some definitions to clear the air from mysterious abbreviations: TTIP stands for Transatlantic Trade & Investment Partnership,...
Auberge De France
Thursday, 1 February 2007, 00:00
Last update: about 14 years ago
Malta Independent
What is happening to the Auberge de France at Vittoriosa is rather sad and mysterious. ...
A Change waiting to happen
Thursday, 1 February 2007, 00:00
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
It finally seems to be happening. ...
A New Labour government will strengthen parliamentary diplomacy
Tuesday, 30 January 2007, 00:00
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
The idea of boosting parliamentary diplomacy in parallel and in tandem with the political diplomacy conducted by the government of the day has worked as an experiment....