Новости за 10.06.2016

Religious and political leaders of many stripes joined the sports world and tens of thousands of ordinary mourners today to bid farewell to Muhammad Ali, the boxing champion who jolted America with his showmanship and won worldwide admiration as a man of principle. Ali, a once-controversial convert to Islam who lost three prime years of his boxing career for refusing US military service during the Vietnam War, died a week ago at age 74 as one of the most respected men in the United States. Fans chanting... Читать дальше...

Amazon is preparing to launch a standalone music streaming subscription service, placing it squarely in competition with rival offerings from Apple and Spotify, according to two people with knowledge of the matter. The service will be offered at $9.99 per month, in line with major rivals, and it will offer a competitive catalogue of songs, the sources said. Amazon is finalising licenses with labels for the service, which likely will be launched in late summer or early fall, the sources said. Amazon... Читать дальше...

Hillary Clinton leads Donald Trump by 11 points in the US presidential race, showing little change after she became the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee this week, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll released today. The online poll, conducted from Monday to Friday, shows 46 per cent of likely voters support Clinton while 34.8 per cent back Trump. Another 19.2 per cent support neither candidate. Their parties hold conventions in July ahead of an 8 November election. Clinton's lead was nearly the same a week ago... Читать дальше...

Update 10.32pm - Added video Chris Cardona and Owen Bonnici will face off in a second round vote tomorrow to determine who will be the Labour Party's next deputy leader, after Stefan Zrinzo Azzopardi was eliminated in a vote this evening. Dr Azzopardi was eliminated after finishing third in the vote, with his 213 votes falling just shy of Dr Bonnici’s 224. Dr Cardona won over the most delegates, with his 310 votes making him the favourite for tomorrow’s second round. Candidates needed to obtain 375 votes ... Читать дальше...

France kick off UEFA's 15th European football championship with a match against Romania in Paris tonight.  Players to watch:  France - Olivier Giroud: Booed by French fans and not exactly the most spectacular of France's players, but detractors seem to ignore his astonishing form when playing for his country - the Arsenal striker has scored seven times in his last five games for Les Bleus. The striker's size and aerial prowess may be just what France needs to unlock Romania's stingy defence.  Romania - Bogdan Stancu... Читать дальше...

The European Union today signed a trade deal giving six African nations unlimited access to the economic bloc. Known as the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA), the deal was signed off by EU Commissioner for Trade Cecilia Malmström and trade ministers from Botswana, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, Swaziland and South Africa. The EPA does gives the African nations access to the EU's single market of 500 million consumers. "Under the EPA, it will also become easier for companies and consumers to source... Читать дальше...

Spain goalkeeper David De Gea today said press reports linking him to a prostitution case currently under investigation in Spain were false and he would not leave the Spanish squad. Earlier today, some UK-based media outlets had claimed that De Gea had been sent home and would not be part of Spain's Euro 2016 squad. "It is all a lie. It's all false what has come out in the press. It is in the hands of my lawyers," de Gea told journalists in Saint Martin de Re where the Spanish team is preparing the Euro 2016 soccer championship. Читать дальше...

Hoteliers, retailers and other tourism stakeholders were today given a presentation about Air Malta and the government's memorandum of understanding with Italian airline Alitalia.  Tourism Minister Edward Zammit Lewis was on hand to answer questions, while Air Malta chairperson Maria Micallef gave a presentation about the MOU, the airline's financial state, and its long-term vision. President Emeritus George Abela, who is acting as a liason between unions and Air Malta, also answered questions. ... Читать дальше...

An emergency shelter – the first of its sort for Malta – will be opening its doors this summer to welcome the increasing number of people who end up without a roof or a warm meal overnight. “There are people who have to choose between paying rent and paying for food. When they choose the former, they risk starving. “Sometimes, their issues go beyond lack of food, and after having a meal here, there will always be someone they can open up to, and who can put them in touch with the local support services,” Ernest Cherrett... Читать дальше...

Gordie Howe, known as "Mr. Hockey" for a tough but skillful playing style that shattered records over a long career that wove him into the national fabric of hockey-mad Canada, has died at the age of 88. The cause of death was not disclosed. Howe suffered two strokes in October 2014 and had advanced dementia in recent years. "His career inspired, he gave rise to many, many dreams in many, many Canadians of what could be and what might be," Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said. "He was a gentleman, he was also very much a tough guy. Читать дальше...

Joseph Muscat and Simon Busuttil are both hoping for an Italian victory in the European Championships, which kick off today in France, but leaders of smaller parties are waving the altogether more unconventional flags of Iceland and Hungary. As the majority of local football fans dust off their England and Italy banners once again, the Times of Malta spoke with a number of politicians and other local personalities about their favoured teams and memories of the international competition. “My late... Читать дальше...

Nissan has said it could take legal action against the official Brexit campaign for using its logo in leaflets, following fellow Japanese carmaker Toyota as both firms said the use of their logos could give the impression they backed Britain leaving the EU. On one "Vote Leave" flyer, the logos appeared next to those of four other major companies including Unilever and fellow carmaker Vauxhall with the message: "Major employers ... have all said they'll stay in the UK whatever the result of the referendum." Nissan... Читать дальше...

Xherdan Shaqiri may be regarded as Switzerland's key player, but the midfielder believes only a team approach can help them beat Albania in their opening Euro 2016 Group A game tomorrow. Switzerland have been tipped to reach the last 16 from the group along with hosts France, but Albania and Romania stand in their way. "Of course, journalists talk about it, of course I'm a player who can make a difference in this team, but for me it's not important to be the star in the media, I'm just playing for... Читать дальше...

Vandals destroyed 220 beekeeping hives containing 250,000 bees in the area between Għarb and Għasri in Gozo in the past days. The hives were set alight and damage has been estimated at €12,000.  Farming parliamentary secretary Roderick Galdes condemned the vandalism, saying it was both an attack on a private business as well as an environmental crime. He called on anyone with information about the act of vandalism to contact police.

A 42-year-old man begged the court to send him to prison instead of Mount Carmel Hospital after he was arraigned in court with threatening his wife. The man, who cannot be named by court order, was charged with harassing and threatening his wife and breaching bail and a protection order. It is understood that he had declared that he had nothing left in life but to kill his wife. Lawyer Franco Galea argued that the accused was "unfit to stand trial", adding that he had spent time at Mount Carmel Hospital. Читать дальше...

European Commission calls for a new migration deal with third countries has Malta's full backing, Home Affairs minister Carmelo Abela said today.  Dr Abela said the initiative was a step in the right direction and "could signal a turning point in collaborative and productive engagement with countries of origin and transit."  The Commission communication sets out a vision for migration compact agreements with key migratory countries, including increased engagement with Libya and Tunisia. Dr Abela said that Malta fully supports the initiative... Читать дальше...

The head of the government’s financial intelligence agency yesterday questioned the lack of police prosecutions involving such crimes. Addressing a conference titled ‘Combating financial crime: protecting Malta’s economy,’ Manfred Galdes, director of the Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit, said it was strange the police only seemed to prosecute domestic financial crime when there was a lot of international business flowing through the island. He also noted that the police freezing of assets was “minimal” and the amounts usually low. Читать дальше...

For many years the defensive maestro of the Italian national side, Alessandro Nesta hopes that the unfancied Azzurri will come of age during Euro 2016 but sees Spain and Germany as the main contenders. Kevin Azzopardi caught up with the former Lazio and Milan stalwart… At the zenith of his career, Alessandro Nesta was universally acclaimed as one of the best defenders of his generation.  Strong, athletic and comfortable with the ball, Nesta embodied all the traits of the perfect centre-half to the extent that... Читать дальше...

Consumers who were lured to www.kbceuro.com have been warned by the Malta Financial Services Authority to be vigilant.  The MFSA said that the site was miseleading the public by using a similar name to that of a genuine licenced firm.  It alerted the public that www.kbceuro.com is not licenced or authorised by the MFSA.  The website has already been taken offline. The MFSA warning can be seen in full here.

Two men were charged with usury and threatening an 18-year-old man and his mother today.  Simon Anthony Robert Tartaglia, 33 from the UK and Timothy Dennis Bonello, 18 from St Paul's Bay pleaded not guilty before Magistrate Joe Mifsud to the charges brought against him. Prosecuting officer Maurice Curmi told the court that the two accused had lent the victim €200, which went up to €450 within the space of a month. They subsequently phoned up the man's mother and threatened to kill her son if the debt went unpaid. Читать дальше...

Malta is to host a Europe-wide meeting on HIV prevention and mitigation strategies during its six-month stint as president of the European Council next year.  Health Minister Chris Fearne made the announcement while addressing the UN assembly in New York.  The meeting will be organised in collaboration with the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control and will bring together various technical experts to see how Europe can best achieve the sustainable development goals set during the World Health Assembly. Читать дальше...

Xlendi bay in Gozo is to benefit from Malta Tourism Authority funds to ensure its upkeep, Tourism Minister Edward Zammit Lewis said today.  Dr Zammit Lewis made the announcement during a press conference during which Marsalforn and Ħondoq ir-Rummien were formally awarded Beach of Quality flags - a marker of quality one step removed from beaches' coveted Blue Flag status.  MTA funds are already used to fund management costs for Marsalforn and Ħondoq ir-Rummien, to finance life guards in Comino, as... Читать дальше...

A 28-year-old man from Zabbar has been remanded in custody for begging and for committing a string of petty thefts. Rodrick Grima was charged with begging for money in Qormi, stealing a bicycle, handling stolen goods, fleeing from the Floriana Health Centre whilst under police custody, stealing from a vehicle parked in Qormi and relapsing. Prosecuting officer Roderick Agius told the court that the accused needed a lot of help but refused to acknowledge this fact. "He begs, runs about in the streets and steals," he told Magistrate Joe Mifsud. Читать дальше...

A cyclist was hospitalised this afternoon after he was hit by a car in Msida. The police said the accident happened in Triq ix-Xatt at around 1.30pm. More information soon.

The two owners of an illegal scrapyard alleged to have assaulted enforcement officers there to clear material yesterday were remanded in custody this afternoon. Jonathan Bonnett, 22 and Kurt Bonett, 20, from Zejtun - who are related to the proprietor of the Ta' Harbat scrapyard in Birzebbuga - were arraigned before magistrate Joe Mifsud. Prosecuting officer Colin Sheldon told the court that planning authority officers were yesterday taking direct action at the illegal scrapyard. One of the accused locked himself in a mechanical shovel... Читать дальше...