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Papal elections aren't always as dramatic as 'Conclave' – but the history behind the process is
I'm a historian of the medieval papacy and editor of the forthcoming three volumes of the Cambridge History of the Papacy. So it was more or less mandatory for me to see the new movie "Conclave." ...
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Venalta Patches: a practical remedy for heavy legs
Venalta Patches by Alta Care Laboratoires are an innovative product, created to relieve the feeling of heaviness and fatigue in the legs, a common complaint, especially among those who spend many ...
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People have right to expect ‘highest standards’ from MPs, PL president says on ethics scandal
People expect the "highest standards" from their representatives, and they expect that by right, Labour Party president Alex Sciberras told The Malta Independent on Sunday when asked about the latest ...
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Knee-jerk Robert
Or copycat. On Sunday Robert Abela had a brainwave. Speaking at a party activity at Zebbug, he announced that later this week Cabinet will discuss a new initiative that will only allow people to enter ...
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TMIS Editorial: Bartolo, Camilleri should be held accountable
I got a parking ticket. Do I still have to pay the fine if I say sorry? The speed camera caught me driving seven kilometres per hour above the limit. Do I still lose points on my licence if I beg ...
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Balancing foreign labour and local employment protects Maltese workers from job competition – GWU
The GWU said that a balance needs to be properly managed as this could otherwise result in downward pressure on wages and increased competition for certain jobs. How does the GWU perceive the ...
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The role of foreign labour in Malta’s workforce
A few days ago, Prime Minister Robert Abela outlined the government's stance on the employment of foreign workers from third countries, stating that they will only be invited to work in Malta if there ...
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Influx of migrant workers contributed very marginally to our skills pool – Chamber of Commerce
The Malta Chamber of Commerce says the influx of migrant workers Malta has experienced has contributed very marginally to our skills pool. Answering questions by The Malta Independent on Sunday, ...
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Scraping the barrel in Robert’s Cabinet
The report from the Commissioner of Standards in Public Life on Clayton Bartolo's then girlfriend, Amanda Muscat, and the report of the Auditor General on the Film Commission were published in the ...
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Taking the artistic sector to the next level
The private sector must have the chance to grow and compete in the local market, because that is how we can guarantee a healthy, daring, flourishing artistic sector that isn't afraid to challenge and ...
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A crisis of trust: How Bernard Grech’s leadership challenges the PN’s credibility
Opposition Leader Bernard Grech's recent response to the budget was an ambitious attempt to position himself as a credible ...
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Maltese criminal investigation procedures ‘may lead to lacunas’ in evidence – police inspector
While the Malta Police Forensic Science Laboratory (MPFSL) adheres to quality standards recognised at a high level, including within the European context, certain elements within the Maltese legal ...