The Malta Independent 25 August 2026, Tuesday
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Bike shares and bikes benefit drivers

Sunday, 13 September 2015, 08:33 Last update: about 12 years ago

Much has been said about traffic congestion lately with blame coming from all directions, whether it is school traffic, heavy vehicles or just the primary cause, the sheer numbers of private...

A scandalous auction

Sunday, 13 September 2015, 08:31 Last update: about 12 years ago

In his lifetime, Jesus adhered to the prohibition by God against "graven" images. How would he react if he had to witness the residents of Mgarr bidding up to €12,000 in an auction - with...

Appreciation – Albert Mizzi

Sunday, 13 September 2015, 08:30 Last update: about 12 years ago

The President and Council of the Malta Chamber of Commerce, Enterprise and Industry extend their deepest condolences to the family of Mr Albert Mizzi who passed away on 10th September aged 87. Mr...

Record: Queen Elizabeth’s reign

Friday, 11 September 2015, 09:00 Last update: about 12 years ago

It was a day for the history books. But it was not in her majesty's temperament to make much of a fuss. On Wednesday, 9 September, 2015, about 5:30 pm, Queen Elizabeth II became the longest...

Migration: The backyard syndrome

Wednesday, 9 September 2015, 09:00 Last update: about 12 years ago

The issue of migration should have never become a political football. But it has. Europe continues to brace for an unprecedented human tide that continues to rise and increase in numbers. Last...

Employment: Planning ahead

Tuesday, 8 September 2015, 08:30 Last update: about 12 years ago

There is no doubt that, at face value, the government can boast with the country’s employment figures. The unemployment rate in Malta is the second best, behind Germany, in the European...

Migration: Charity begins at home

Monday, 7 September 2015, 08:50 Last update: about 12 years ago

As the human tide of refugees and asylum seekers continues to move into Europe, Pope Francis announced that his two convents at the Vatican were to take in refugee families. In his homily yesterday,...

It was a really Great Siege

Sunday, 6 September 2015, 08:37 Last update: about 12 years ago

This country is celebrating the 450th anniversary of the 1565 Great Siege when Malta withstood a much larger invading force of Ottoman Turks after a three-month long siege and the death of thousands...

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