After the crucifix issue, the Times reports that MEPs want same-sex "marriage" recognised across borders whilst the EU is trying to force governments to put gay "equality" over Christian conscience.

In recent years, the start of autumn, which is the time when pre-budget consultations hot up, also finds the social partners taking conflicting positions on the subject of the payment of the Cost of Living Allowance, or COLA.

Il-Kullegg tal-Kappillani wara laqgha li saret il-bierah, l-Erbgha, 18 ta’ Novembru 2009, fil-prezenza ta’ Mons. Pawl Cremona OP, Arcisqof ta’ Malta, fid-Dar tal-Kleru Fleur-de-Lys, biex jirrifletti u jiddiskuti d-dokument konsultattiv “Nirrestawraw il-Festi Flimkien”, intenni li:

Malta has slipped to 45th place in Transparency International’s 2009 Corruption Perceptions Index from 36 last year and 33 the year before. It also ranks 20th in the 30-country region incorporating Europe.

In his budget speech, the Finance Minister painted a rosier picture than the situation warranted.

BirdLife Malta today criticised the Maltese Ornis Committee hunting expert Mr. Henry Fenech Azzopradi for his recent proposal that 200 hunters should become “voluntary wardens” who would then act as a deterrent to illegal hunting activities (1).