Новости за 13.05.2016

Passengers and crew are forced to abandon a sightseeing boat off Australia's north coast because of an engine fire. Paul Chapman reports.

The two members of the Broadcasting Authority unofficially nominated by the Labour Party have stepped down, the Times of Malta is informed. Both Reno Borg and Rose Sciberras tendered their resignation from the constitutionally-appointed body for different reasons. Sources close to the Labour Party said Dr Borg, a lawyer by profession, resigned after he was appointed arbiter for financial services by the Finance Minister. Ms Sciberras, married to former Labour MP, Judge Phillip Sciberras, said: “Let... Читать дальше...

The following are the top stories in national newspapers today. Times of Malta says a “limitless” budget was allocated by the State broadcaster to this year’s Eurovision Song Contest participation in a bid to boost Ira Losco’s chances of winning in Stockholm tomorrow. In another story, the newspaper says the two members of the Broadcasting Authority unofficially nominated by the Labour Party have stepped down. The Malta Independent speaks to Cybercrime Unit Inspector Timothy Zammit who says prevention... Читать дальше...

A “limitless” budget was allocated by the State broadcaster to this year’s Eurovision Song Contest participation in a bid to boosting Ira Losco’s chances of winning in Stockholm tomorrow, according to industry sources. Conservative estimates indicate the expenditure could be at least double what Malta usually spends on the contest. Such expenditure was “unprecedented”, the sources said. “It’s incredible. No-holds-barred. Where is all the money coming from if PBS are millions in the red? The question is who is driving this and why? Читать дальше...

Close-up images of a set for the next Star Wars movie looks set to spark massive debate among devotees of the sci-fi saga. A huge structure was built over the last few days on Ireland's most northerly point - the dramatic and windswept Malin Head - with locals quick to predict it is a replica of the famous Millennium Falcon. But the entire shoot is top secret, with locals and landowners sworn to keep it that way, and access to the beauty spot is closed for the next three days as the arrival of Hollywood actors is eagerly awaited.

Australia’s long-distance love-affair with the Eurovision will continue at least until next Saturday as singer Dami Im was among the 10 acts to qualify for the Grand Final in the second semi-final in Stockholm this evening. Her song “Sound of Silence”, which is considered a Top Five contender by bookmakers, will be joined in the final by other high-ranked countries including Ukraine and Israel, which both eased through the semi-final as predicted. Both Ukrainian singer Jamala (second only to Russia... Читать дальше...