Новости за 06.07.2016

The editorial of July 2 (‘The Central Bank’s dark vaults’) was based on flawed logic and a poor appreciation of the concept of Central Bank autonomy. How could the government take the lead in declaring that my name was being taken off the shortlist of candidates being considered for governor of the Central Bank of Malta when it had never made any public declarations about who was on the shortlist? I made the decision to insist on not being considered for the post after media leaks referred to my being under consideration and a favourite for it.

US President Barack Obama has heartily vouched for Hillary Clinton's trustworthiness during his first outing on the campaign stump for his former secretary of state just hours after his FBI director blasted her handling of classified material, Shirt sleeves rolled up in campaign form, Mr Obama told a rally in North Carolina: "I'm ready to pass the baton." And in a resounding endorsement of Mrs Clinton, he added: "I'm here today because I believe in Hillary Clinton. I have had a front-row seat to... Читать дальше...

As the government’s standing has fallen precipitously from the high trust rating of three years ago and the opinion polls have turned against the Prime Minister, there is a new spring in the Opposition leader’s step. Has the Nationalist Party turned a corner and do the sunlit uplands of government in less than two years beckon? The short answer is: not yet. Although the Nationalist opposition has gained ground, this has only come about in response to the bad governance of the Labour administration... Читать дальше...

Simone Zaza has apologised for letting Italy fans down with his bizarre penalty miss at the Euro 2016. The Italy striker was second on the list to take a spot-kick after Germany held the Azzurri to a 1-1 quarter-final draw in Bordeaux on Saturday night. Zaza did not worry goalkeeper Manuel Neuer in the slightest, however, as he blazed the ball over the bar after indulging an unorthodox run-up which resembled intensive jogging on the spot. While Graziano Pelle also missed his penalty, meaning Italy fell 6-5 to Germany in the shootout... Читать дальше...

The Legend Of Tarzan (2016)Genre: FantasyCertification: 12ADuration: 110 minutesDirected by: David YatesStarring: Alexander Skarsgård, Rory J. Shaper, Christoph Waltz, Samuel L. Jackson, Margot Robbie, Djimon Hounsou, Jim Broadbent KRS Releasing Ltd The action adventure film is the latest adaptation of the story of the fictional character created by Edgar Rice Burroughs in 1912. It is, however, unlike anything seen before as director David Yates, who was behind a number of Harry Potter instalments... Читать дальше...

Almost by stealth, at least compared with the manner in which the minister responsible usually publicises the inauguration of a multi-coloured pedestrian crossing or other initiative, the long-awaited amendments to the Employment and Industrial Relations Act (EIRA) have become law. On June 28, the President assented to Act XXXIII of 2016, a year and 10 days after Madame Justice Anna Felice, later confirmed in appeal, had given judgment that the Industrial Tribunal was not a constitutionally-satisfactory institution. Читать дальше...

A parked car in Żebbuġ caught fire early this morning, setting the car behind it alight and partially burning the facade of a home.  The car was parked on Triq il-Kbira, close to De Rohan Arch, when it suddenly burst into flames at around 12.30am. The fire then spread to a nearby car and facade, sources said.  Members of the police's rapid intervention unit were the first on the scene, with firefighters from the civil protection department close behind to put out the flames. It is not yet known what caused the fire. Читать дальше...