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  Malta. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001-05
Malta is governed by the 1964 constitution, as revised in 1974; it is a neutral country.
In 1530 the Hapsburg Charles V granted Malta to the Knights Hospitalers.
Alfred Sant of the Labor party was prime minister from 1996 to 1998.
www.bartleby.com /65/ma/Malta.html   (752 words)

  
 Malta - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Republic of Malta (usually shortened to Malta) is a small and densely populated island nation consisting of an archipelago in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea.
Malta's official religion was Islam, and by the 11th century, the majority of Malta's population was Muslim.
Malta's proximity to the Suez Canal proved to be its main asset during these years, and it was considered to be a most important stop on the way to India.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Malta   (2325 words)

  
 Nationalist Party (Malta) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Party did not even contest the 1945 elections for the Council of Government which for the first time raised the Labour Party from third-party status to that of a major party at the expense of the Constitutionals.
Notwithstanding, the Nationalist Party survived and in its first major electoral test, the legislative elections of 1947, it managed to stay ahead of various splinters that had formed from people who did not want to associated with the main party.
The party won the 1998 elections convincingly, a feat that was repeated in 2003 following the conclusions of accession negotiations with the European Union in 2002.
www.wikipedia.org /wiki/Partit_Nazzjonalista   (994 words)

  
 Malta (05/04)
Queen Elizabeth II was sovereign of Malta, and a governor general exercised executive authority on her behalf, while the actual direction and control of the government and the nation's affairs were in the hands of the cabinet under the leadership of a Maltese prime minister.
The Nationalist Party was returned to office in September 1998 by a majority of 13,000 votes and holds a 5-seat majority in parliament.
The NATO sub-headquarters in Malta was closed at the request of the Labor Party government and the U.S. 6th Fleet discontinued recreational visits to the country.
www.state.gov /outofdate/bgn/m/34247.htm   (2598 words)

  
 Nationalist Party Club - Mellieha branch - Malta
In fact the two movements, the Partit Demokratiku Nazzjonalista (Nationalist Democratic Party) led by Dr Enrico Mizzi (son of Fortunato) and the Unione Politica Maltese (Maltese Political Union) led by Mgr I Panzavecchia and Sir Ugo Mifsud, were united under one statue which led to the creation of the Partit Nazzjonalista (Nationalist Party).
During this period, Malta's application to join the the European Union was frozen and it was revived when the present Government led by the PN took office again.
The Nationalist Party (Partit Nazzjonalista) is constituted in Malta and Gozo so that, as the Party's name indicates, the people of these islands can develop as a nation and so that the wealth and welfare of the whole nation can flourish.
www.mellieha.com /pn   (1270 words)

  
 Nationalist Party Manifesto
The Nationalist Party in power gave proof that despite the many and enormous difficulties it had to face throughout the past four years it was wise enough to tackle them successfully in good order and peace.
The Nationalist Party acknowledges the rights of the workers and of Trade Unions, and treats the relations between employer and employee in the spirit of the constitution of the second Vatican Council which deals with the Church in modern times.
The Nationalist Party undertakes to appoint immediately a commission which will be as representative as possible, made up of members of Parliament and of the public and which shall be aided by experts from abroad, if necessary.
www.maltadata.com /pn-66.htm   (3460 words)

  
 GENERAL ELECTIONS IN MALTA
The negotiations between the ecologist party and the ruling party have now taken place; Alternattiva Demokratika would be offered the role of spokesperson in the unique Chamber of Parliament by the Nationalist Party if the ruling party wins the election.
Indeed if the Labour Party wins the general elections its leader, Alfred Sant will probably not sign the treaty (since the referendum was not restricting, a Labour government may officially ignore the Maltese vote on 8th March).
The Labour Party is promising to increase by one or two points the GDP's annual growth level (this lay at 4.1% in 2002).
www.robert-schuman.org /anglais/oee/malte/legislatives/default2.htm   (1037 words)

  
 Malta (09/05)
Malta maintains an embassy in the United States at 2017 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20008 (202-462-3611).
Malta is host to 18 resident diplomatic missions, and 89 countries have non-resident diplomatic representation.
Malta continues to be an active participant in the United Nations, the Commonwealth (in 2005 Malta will host the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting), the Council of Europe, OSCE, the Non-Aligned Movement, and various other international organizations.
www.state.gov /r/pa/ei/bgn/5382.htm   (2923 words)

  
 Nationalist Party Manifesto
But the real issue facing the electors of Malta and Gozo at the coming election is the choice between continuing prosperity and progress, as in the past, or a torrent of empty words and obscure promises; a choice between full security for Malta or a headlong plunge into the treacherous and rough sea of Socialism.
A Nationalist Government, appreciating the importance of youth in the social life of the country, will facilitate by every means the development of their personality and the free expression of their positive aspirations.
The Nationalist Party believes that Malta should not be neutral in the battle of ideologies between countries of the West and other nations.
www.maltadata.com /pn-71.htm   (3959 words)

  
 Nationalist Party Manifesto
The Nationalist Party does not believe that the resources of the Maltese Islands belong to the Government of the day; they belong in our view to the people who have created these resources by the sweat of their labour.
The Constitution of Malta was designed to provide a framework within which democratic life in Malta could really function, but the spirit of the Constitution was not sufficiently firmly established to be able to survive and thrive under Mintoff's Government, and to safeguard the citizen against outright trampling on his rights.
The Nationalist Party appreciates that the commercial community is rendering a valuable service to the country, and that they are better qualified to render this service than any Government department or organisation which seeks to supplant them.
www.maltadata.com /pn-81.htm   (18474 words)

  
 Malta's ruling party set to choose new PM ahead of EU entry - EUbusiness   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Malta's ruling Nationalist Party is set to elect a new party leader and prime minister-in-waiting on Saturday in a three-way leadership contest to replace the outgoing Eddie Fenech Adami, who is retiring.
Fenech Adami, 70, is stepping down as party leader and is expected to announce his resignation as prime minister once the tiny Mediterranean archipelago formally joins the European Union on May 1.
This week's poll showed Gonzi as the candidate with most support from the opposition Labour Party, which could be an important factor given Fenech Adami's call, backed by newspaper editorials, for a move away from the confrontational style of politics on the island, whose 380,000 population is effectively split down the middle along party lines.
www.eubusiness.com /Malta/040227120546.cobdixx7   (639 words)

  
 GENERAL ELECTIONS 2003
Nationalist Party Leader, Dr. Eddie Fenech Adami in fact was sworn in as Prime Minister of Malta, on Monday 14th April, at 11.00 a.m.
Meanwhile, on 14th April, the Leader of the Malta Labour Party, Dr. Alfred Sant announced that he will not be contesting for the Leadership of the Party when the Party's Extra-ordinary General Conference convenes within the next three weeks.
The President of Malta, acting on the advice of the Prime Minister, has issued the necessary Proclamations I and II, as well as the Writ to the Electoral Commission to hold General elections in all the 13 Districts of Malta.
www.angelfire.com /ma3/luqa/112/election03   (385 words)

  
 ipedia.com: Politics of Malta Article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom was sovereign of Malta, and a Governor-General exercised executive authority on her behalf, while the actual direction and control of the government and the nation's affairs were in the hands of the cabinet under the leadership of a Maltese prime minister.
On December 13, 1974, the constitution was revised, and Malta became a republic within the Commonwealth, with executive authority vested in the President of Malta.
The Nationalist Party was returned to office in September 1998 by a majority of 13,000 votes and holds a five-seat majority in Parliament.
www.ipedia.com /politics_of_malta.html   (1217 words)

  
 Malta Today
The four parties contesting were the Pro British Constitutionals led by Gerald Strickland, the Malta Labour Party led by Willie Savona, the Unione Politica Maltese led Mgr Panzavechia and the Partito Democratico Nazionalista led by Enrico Mizzi.
The Nationalist party was officially founded as the Partito Nazionalista on the 16 January 1926 as a result of a merger between the clerical Unione Politica Maltese and the pro Italian Parito Democratico Nazionalista.
One of the documents circulated by the British through the Constitutional Party’s media empire showed that the PN had received 46,500 Italian lire for the acquisition of shares in the Nationalist Party’s newspaper Malta.
www.maltatoday.com.mt /2005/02/06/t13.html   (1726 words)

  
 Malta
The Knights of St. John (Malta), who obtained the three habitable Maltese islands of Malta, Gozo, and Comino from Charles V in 1530, reached their highest fame when they withstood an attack by superior Turkish forces in 1565.
Napoléon seized Malta in 1798, but the French forces were ousted by British troops the next year, and British rule was confirmed by the Treaty of Paris in 1814.
When the Nationalist Party won the Sept. 1998 elections, however, it revived the EU accession bid, and in May 2004 Malta joined the EU.
www.infoplease.com /ipa/A0107763.html   (608 words)

  
 ALPHA LIBERAL PARTY - Malta
Secretary-general of the European Green Party Arnold Cassola, a candidate to the European Parliament elections for Malta in 2003, said in a statement that the Maltese people "could never expect their representatives in the European Parliament to speak up on such issue" since all five MEPs would be "sanctioned" by their respective political parties.
By EMMY D. Though serving Malta’s interests might appear to be the battle-cry of the majority of Malta’s exponents to the European Union Parliament, in reality this is obviously not the case.
Membership of the party is regulated by the Executive which shall formulate regulations to suit the supreme interests of the Party insofar as recruitment of members is concerned.
www.freewebs.com /alphaliberalparty/news.htm   (3864 words)

  
 ALPHA LIBERAL PARTY - Malta
The purpose of the party was to contest the European Parliament Election as Malta became a member of the European Union on 1st May 2004.
The broadcasting watchdog and its executive head had, Dr Bezzina argued, inexcusably ignored the Alpha political party and all other independent candidates who, after all, were citizens of Malta and of the EU and who were entitled to contest the elections and to have their views aired on the media.
Dr Bezzina added that Alpha political party had always maintained that the Broadcasting Authority was making a mockery of the concept of democracy and pluralism in broadcasting and he called for the immediate resignation of the chairman and members of the authority's board and of its executive head.
www.freewebs.com /alphaliberalparty   (6879 words)

  
 Malta : Hotels, Restaurants, History, Attractions   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
With a rich history that spans the millennia you will never be short of things to see and do.
Life here is lived to the full, so kick back and enjoy the carefree revelry of the summer fiestas that spring up in and around the colourful local villages.
Malta is an island of bliss where everybody is welcome.
www.maltaresorts.com   (100 words)

  
 TEAM - The European Alliance of EU-critical Movements   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The Nationalist Party in Malta has made a number of Court applications at the Magistrates' Court, requesting that some pensioners over 80 years of age undertake a medical test before participating in the coming referendum on EU-accession.
Now they have to appear before a medical board and be humiliated, just to be able to use their hard-won democratic right", she added.
A number of these Court requests are signed by the Prime Minister's son, a lawyer, on behalf of the Nationalist Party, which is the party in Government in Malta.
www.ljudmila.org /team/press/pressrelease-maltavoting.0114.htm   (241 words)

  
 West European Politics: The 1996 Maltese election: swing of the pendulum. (victory of Malta Labour Party in 1996 ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
(victory of Malta Labour Party in 1996 elections reverses landslide victory of the Nationalist Party in 1992)
The Maltese electorate voted the Malta Labour Party (MLP) into office in the general election held on 26 October 1996, following nine and a half years of Nationalist Party rule.
Although the margin is small, the swing is substantial considering that in elections last held in 1992, the Nationalist Party (PN) had obtained a five per cent advantage over Labour - a landslide victory by Maltese standards.
newssearch.looksmart.com /p/articles/mi_hb3586/is_199704/ai_n8536998   (335 words)

  
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Nationalist Party not respecting those that were going to vote for...
HAMRUN, Malta (di-ve news) - February 10 2005 -- 1145CET - In a press release the Malta Labour Party said that the PN deprived 13,000 voters from their voting...
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www.yukonet.com /items/738440.aspx   (49 words)

  
 BBC NEWS | World | Europe | Malta selects new prime minister
The governing Nationalist Party in Malta has chosen Deputy Prime Minister, Lawrence Gonzi, to take over as the new head of government.
Mr Gonzi took 59% of party delegates' votes and won after his nearest rival, Finance Minister John Dalli, withdrew.
Mr Gonzi is expected to take over from Malta's veteran leader, Eddie Fenech Adami, once the Mediterranean island nation joins the European Union in May.
news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/world/europe/3519285.stm   (90 words)

  
 @ugusta: The Augusta Chronicle Online: Celebrate 2000A look at the 20th century: 1996 12/11/99
They did it at the Nationalist Party rallies in Malta, at the Oktoberfest in Munich and at New York's Yankee Stadium.
The Spanish song Macarena had Republican presidential candidate Bob Dole and retired Army Gen. Colin Powell putting their hands on their hips, wiggling their posteriors and jumping around to the trendy beat that topped Billboard's Hot 100 hits.
University System of Georgia Board of Regents votes to change the names of seven schools, including Augusta College -- which is now Augusta State University.
augustachronicle.com /stories/121199/cy2_160-5115.000.shtml   (1122 words)

  
 Governments on the WWW: Malta
Malta Tourism Authority (MTA) / Awtorita' tat-Turizmu ta' Malta
Malta Maritime Authority / Awtorita' Marittima ta' Malta
Permanent Mission of Malta to the United Nations in Geneva
www.gksoft.com /govt/en/mt.html   (153 words)

  
 Political Resources on the Net - Malta 1:3
Political Resources on the Net - Malta 1:3
Kullhadd Daily Newspaper of the Malta Labour party
MediaLink News Portal (Commercial entity of the Nationalist Party)
www.politicalresources.net /malta.htm   (33 words)

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