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Let’s truly put children at the heart of Europe

Wednesday, 22 May 2019, 10:59 Last update: about 8 years ago Marie Louise Coleiro Preca

On Saturday, we will be voting for our new Members of the European Parliament. Over the past few months candidates have presented us with their electoral manifestos. As voters, we have a duty to...

The call to serve

Wednesday, 22 May 2019, 10:55 Last update: about 8 years ago

A few days from now, voters are called to elect six individuals to occupy Malta’s allocated seats in the European Parliament. In order to carry out this task responsibly, voters must know the...

What lies behind the sweeping success of soap operas?

Tuesday, 21 May 2019, 14:56 Last update: about 8 years ago

Local drama programmes rank second locally as the most watched programmes genres. More women than men opt to watch drama series. This fact was supported by the Broadcasting Authority's latest audience...

YMCA crowdfunds to solar power Dar Niki Cassar

Tuesday, 21 May 2019, 14:53 Last update: about 8 years ago

YMCA Valletta has launched a crowdfunding campaign on local platform Zaar to fund the installation of solar panels and solar heaters at the Dar Niki Cassar Residential Facility & Emergency Shelter...

What happened to Malta on the VIIth of June?

Tuesday, 21 May 2019, 14:51 Last update: about 8 years ago

June 2019 marks the centenary of one of the most defining moments from recent Maltese history; the 100-year anniversary since the 1919 Sette Giugno riots. Teatru Malta in partnership with FCN...

Marie Benoit's Diary: Farewell darling Shelley

Tuesday, 21 May 2019, 14:47 Last update: about 8 years ago Marie Benoît

TThere is only one Shelley in Malta, possibly in the world, Shelley Tayar. She was unique in so many ways, larger than life and all those who knew her loved her. Her friends Rose and Julius...

A pavilion on the sea

Tuesday, 21 May 2019, 13:18 Last update: about 8 years ago Marika Azzopardi

The Venice Biennale Arte 2019 certainly lives up to the theme with which it has been baptised... "May you live in interesting times". Arriving in Venice to be part of the throngs of people who...

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