We are often accused of commiting the mortal sin of always being critical of any efforts to discuss the evolution of the Maltese political scene. It is true that oftentimes the broken record that is our understanding of the effects of the PLPN hegemony of local political development can become a cumbersome obstacle that transforms…

Italy’s famous blogger/activist Beppe Grillo has announced his intention to run for the post of secretary of the Partito Democratico. Reknown for his often controversial criticism of the political establishment, Grillo suprised many of his fans with this move. His intention is to revive an “empty” left that is devoid of all meaning and, in…

Just back from Valletta. I’ve just seen the Piano Plans at the archaeological museum and there aren’t enough superlatives to describe the genius behind them. I love it all. The narrow gate, the subterranean gallery, the use of the ditch, the projection screens around the opera house, the multiple functions for the theatre, the hemispherical parliament…

Not Fausto, though I am sure he is sweet in his own particular way. I meant the wind that has so sweetly decided to sweep into the island on the first full evening of my visit. “You can’t always get what you want” sang the Stones and I’ll have to adjust to the temprary glitch…

This blogger is in motion. This is normally the time I would be registering my usual complaints about the unreasonable travel times and connections between Luxembourg and the island home. By my calculations todays timing for the door-to-door trip is a tad bit above 10 hours. Teleport anyone? Fat chance zeek. J’accuse will be moving…

Felipe Melo de Carvalho Yesterday’s denial by Fiorentina’s Pantaleo Corvino seemed to be nothing more than a depistage. This morning, Tuttosport was the first to announce that an agreement seems to have been reached for the transfer of Brasilian midfielder Felipe Melo de Carvalho to Juventus for the fee of €25 million. According to the…