Новости за 19.06.2016

Switzerland followed France through to the last 16 of Euro 2016 by holding the host nation to a 0-0 draw in their final Group A match after the unlucky French hit the woodwork three times. France had the best chances in a lively first half but the intensity then dropped, with both sides looking happy with a result that means Les Bleus win the group with seven points from three games ahead of the Swiss in second two points back. Paul Pogba, criticised for his first two outings, stepped up a gear and hit the bar twice before the break. Читать дальше...

A goal from striker Armando Sadiku helped Albania to a 1-0 victory over Romania at Euro 2016 to earn their first three points and a chance of advancing to the knockout stages. Sadiku scored Albania's first goal in the finals of a major tournament with a header just before half time from a cross by Ledian Memushaj in their last group A clash. Romania fought back in the second half, and substitute Florin Andone rattled the Albanian bar with 15 minutes left, but otherwise their efforts were blocked time and again by determined Albanian defending. Читать дальше...

Three police officers this afternoon saved a 72-year-old man from being carried out by the waves at Cirkewwa while he was in his car. In a Facebook post, Home Affairs Minister Carmelo Abela thanked PS Chris Xuereb, PC Nathan Cini and PC Carol Cefai for their "prompt and professional action", which, he said, saved the man. The minister also thanked the Civil Protection Department officers, led by Anthony Pisani, who assisted the police and ensured that another six cars on site were not carried away... Читать дальше...

People gather in Rome, Paris and Berlin to send a chain of love and kisses to Britain, to show how much they want Britain to stay in the European Union. Diane Hodges reports.

Xwejni Bay is a picturesque inlet just off Marsalforn where salt is still produced from the pens cut out in the rocks. The idyllic setting provides a perfect getaway, but it could have been a different story had the Borg Olivier government of 1969 not denied a development grant to the Pisani brothers. It was a time when the Borg Olivier administration was trying to diversify the economy and encourage a fledgling tourism industry by giving hoteliers favourable terms and public land on the cheap. The model worked... Читать дальше...

Algeria has temporarily blocked Facebook and some other social media networks to stop cheating in upcoming school exams. The move follows leaks of baccalaureate papers and exam questions online ahead of retakes. In a statement today, the Ministry of Post and Information and Communication Technology said that the "cut of social networks has a direct relationship with the matriculation exams" which begin on Sunday. The ministry said that the unusual move was made to protect students from "phony topics" that might appear on social media. Читать дальше...

An autopsy report last January ruled out foul play in the death of a 51-year-old man but his wife and children still have no access to their house, which had been sealed pending a magisterial inquiry. Speaking on condition of anonymity, Audrey*, 45, told this newspaper that because the inquiry has not yet been closed, she has had to continue renting out a property, costing her some €420 a month. Audrey had moved out of the matrimonial home together with their children, aged 16 and six, back in 2014... Читать дальше...

MSC Moby has left the port of Catania on its maiden voyage of the Catania-Malta route operated by Tirrenia. Tirrenia was acquired by the Italian Navigation Company (CIN) in July 2012. With this new acquisition, which has been recently repaired and refurbished at Palumbo Shipyards in Malta, Tirrenia has embarked on a new concept for its ferries. The trip is akin to a cruise with elegant lounges, cocktails by the pool and concerts. In addition to investments on new routes, Tirrenia, also announced... Читать дальше...

Following a judicial protest by the Women’s Rights Foundation against the State demanding the licensing, importation and distribution of emergency contraception, members Lara Dimitrijevic and Andreana Dibben tell Claire Caruana why legalising the ‘morning-after’ pill is crucial to protecting women’s fundamental rights and how far they are willing to go to make this happen. There are claims that the morning-after pill is abortive. What’s your reaction? Lara Dimitrijevic: It is not abortive and I call... Читать дальше...

The APS Mosta branch will be opening at 10am tomorrow following a small fire this morning, the bank said. It is believed the fire started from the air conditioning system. The bank thanked the Civil Protection Department and the police for their assistance. It said customers can seek assistance from the Customer Support Centre on 2122 6644 from Mondays to Fridays from 8am to 7pm and on Saturdays from 8am to 12.30pm.

Nico Rosberg won the first Formula One race held in Azerbaijan to turn the championship tide and stretch his lead over Mercedes team mate Lewis Hamilton to 24 points. Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel finished as runner-up, 16.6 seconds behind, with Force India's Mexican Sergio Perez back on the podium for the second time this season after overtaking Kimi Raikkonen's Ferrari on the last lap. Rosberg started on pole position, led all the way and also set the fastest lap on his way to a fifth win in eight races this season. Читать дальше...

Turkish police have used tear gas to disperse demonstrators who gathered for a gay pride rally in Istanbul despite a government ban. Dozens of LGBT demonstrators gathered on Sunday off Istiklal Street, a major commercial route, some brandishing the community's rainbow flag. Police called on them to disperse and prevented activists from marching or making statements. More than 300 policemen in anti-riot gear and backed by water cannons were deployed along the pedestrian thoroughfare and side streets. Читать дальше...

Construct Furniture director John Agius faced criminal charges in 2013 over the injury of a 16-year-old employee, making the death of Matthew Bartolo last year the second incident at the company allegedly due to lax health and safety procedures. Court documents show Mr Agius was accused of failing to observe health and safety regulations resulting in the injury of Gareth Galdes. He was also accused of failing to observe the health and safety of his employees and to take the necessary measures to protect them from risk, particularly Mr Galdes. Читать дальше...

What would inspire four usually sane men to undertake a challenge that is widely considered the toughest endurance cycle race in the world for charity? The memory of a dearly departed friend - Daniel Krantz, who died from muscular dystrophy, aged 23. Patrick Schaerrer, Ross Cumming, Stephan Schaerrer and Douglas Percival are taking up the Race Across America (RAAM) challenge, which spans 3,000 miles, climbs 175,000 feet, and crosses 12 states - and they are collecting funds for a Maltese cause. The teams are cycling coast to coast... Читать дальше...

British finance minister George Osborne said he hoped there would be a "less divisive" debate in the remaining days leading up to the UK's EU referendum on Thursday as the campaign to decide Britain's membership of the European Union restarted after a three-day hiatus following the killing of lawmaker Jo Cox. Labour's Cox, an ardent supporter of EU membership, was shot and stabbed in the street in her electoral district in northern England on Thursday, shocking Britain and raising questions about the tone of campaigning. Читать дальше...

Can a child possibly be sure that he or she inhabits ‘the wrong body’? Philip Leone-Ganado explores the issue following the controversy surrounding eight-year-old transgender girl Willa. The much-publicised advances in Malta’s gender identity law have made it possible for transgender children to be recognised and live their lives with a gender identity that does not correspond to their biological sex – but to many, the notion of a young child making that sort of decision is instinctively an uncomfortable one. Читать дальше...

At least 11 children and their adult instructor have died in a storm while boating on a lake in Russia. Vladimir Markin, a spokesman for the nation's main state investigative agency, said several boats with children overturned on Saturday in a storm in Syamozero, 120km east of the border with Finland. In a televised statement on Sunday, he said that of 47 children and four adult instructors in the boats, 11 children and one adult drowned. He said an instructor has been detained as part of an official probe, suspected of violating safety rules.

An innovative company is looking for 100 problems… and the ideas, people and money that would solve them in a sustainable way. Time frame? 1,000 days. Sarah Carabott spoke to the company’s founder, Deborah Webster. When Maria, a respected woman from the Samburu tribe in Kenya, was asked what she would wish for if she could be given just one thing, it was not money that she desired. It was access to water. It was water that would keep the crops and cattle in the village alive. Selling the produce... Читать дальше...

Mayoral run-offs in Rome, Milan and other big Italian cities are under the spotlight to see how Premier Matteo Renzi's Democratic Party fares. The contenders in the Italian capital are Renzi-backed Roberto Giachetti and the anti-establishment 5-Star Movement's candidate, Virginia Raggi, who could become Rome's first woman mayor. Corruption scandals have tainted local politicians from both left-leaning and right-wing forces in Rome. Sports fans will also be watching the vote, since Ms Raggi opposes Italy's bid for the 2024 Olympics. Читать дальше...

Monks in Poland are marketing exorcism 'accessories' for the youth as a modern day reminder to resist temptation. Gavino Garay reports.

A postal museum has been inaugurated by Maltapost in Archbishop Street, Valletta. The Malta Postal Museum seeks to relate the important role played by the postal services in Malta. The objects on exhibit tell the story of Malta’s experiences of war, governance, trade, love and politics. President Marie Louise Coleiro Preca, who inaugurated the museum, said the collection placed Malta firmly in the centre of early postal activity. “The post holds a prominent role in the local community and although this has changed with time... Читать дальше...

Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo might be guilty of posturing and the odd whinge, but this video shows why he continues to be one of the most beloved footballers on the planet. A pitch invader at the end of yesterday's Portugal vs Austria match sprinted across the pitch to try and get a photo with their footballing idol. Ronaldo could have easily moved away and let stadium security handle the situation - especially since he had missed a penalty in Portugal's second successive Euro 2016 draw.  But despite having just had a miserable evening... Читать дальше...

A man has died after being involved what appears to be a boating accident in Ħondoq ir-Rummien, Gozo.  The 76-year-old Briton, resident in Xagħra, was swimming in the bay at around 12.15pm when he was hit by a boat.  The boat owner in question took the man to the shore, where he was given first aid by lifeguards.  An ambulance was rushed to the scene but the man passed away on his way to hospital, sources said.  An inquiry is being held.