Новости за 06.11.2016

Hillary Clinton aimed to hit high notes in the final moments of her campaign, hoping an uplifting message would wash away voters' disgust with the gruelling presidential contest. Donald Trump vowed he and his supporters would never quit, as he charged into unexpected territory. The candidates embarked on one of their final tours of battleground states, shifting to their closing arguments to weary voters deeply divided along racial, economic and gender lines. With national polls showing her retaining an edge... Читать дальше...

Mobile phone theft has plummeted this year, with a police crackdown ostensibly yielding results. A detailed breakdown of mobile phone theft across the island, provided by the police, shows that while an average 2,500 mobile phones were reported stolen every year between 2012 and 2015, fewer than 600 phones have been pilfered so far this year. A Paceville police officer, who spoke to this newspaper on condition of anonymity, said increased police presence and regular rounds by officers in the crime-prone... Читать дальше...

Liverpool roared to the top of the Premier League, offering another dazzling demonstration of their attacking prowess under Juergen Klopp with a 6-1 demolition of Watford at an exultant Anfield. After Arsenal had missed the chance to jump ahead of overnight leaders Chelsea by only eking out a 1-1 draw with their north London rivals Tottenham Hotspur, Liverpool were in no mood to squander the chance as they overwhelmed their hapless visitors. Liverpool's day could only have been improved if the woes... Читать дальше...

Musically, it’s been a very busy October. Well, this practically applies to every month of the cultural calendar, delighting locals and visitors from overseas. People always remark about the quality and abundance of music which they do not have to travel too far to listen to. I wish I could have covered all there was to cover, but here I am limiting myself to some of the events during the second half of the month. There was a highly enjoyable recital of baroque music at the Manoel presented by Arts... Читать дальше...

Jose Mourinho's wretched week ended on a high note as Manchester United's big guns Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Paul Pogba finally began firing, both finding the target in a 3-1 win at dismal Swansea City. Mourinho watched from the stands at the Liberty Stadium following his touchline ban imposed by the Football Association on Wednesday and was buoyed to see Ibrahimovic score twice -- his first league goals in eight weeks -- and Pogba net a superb volley. United, vastly improved after their midweek Europa League defeat at Fenerbahce... Читать дальше...

Updated with Inter -Chievo game Miralem Pjanic's free kick gave Juventus a 2-1 win at Chievo as goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon celebrated his 600th Serie A appearance. Inter Milan, still looking for a replacement for coach Frank de Boer who was sacked last Tuesday, struggled for 84 minutes to break down stubborn bottom club Crotone at an impatient San Siro before scoring three times for a 3-0 win. Gianluca Lapadula scored his first-ever Serie A goal to give AC Milan a 2-1 win at lowly Palermo while Empoli... Читать дальше...

The Romanian partner of Yana Mintoff Bland is out of intensive care but still recovering in hospital, as the triple stabbing incident in her Tarxien villa two weeks ago continues to be shrouded in mystery. Sources close to the police told The Sunday Times of Malta that the investigation into the case is being considered “top secret”, and very little has emerged on what stage the probe has reached. However, sources close to the inquiry told this newspaper that the police have not yet ruled anything out... Читать дальше...

Indie band NoSnow/NoAlps are back from a summer tour festival around Europe, including Denmark and Italy. Frontman Nick Morales explained how the band’s original works were very well-received by foreign audiences, despite the occasional language barrier and that these performances have been invaluable in securing the band new contacts and international collaborations. “The festivals we took part in had strong similarities in their ethos,” Nick said. “They were all organised by the respective councils and entrance was free. Читать дальше...

President Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca left Malta for an official visit in the United Kingdom, where she will be visiting Maltese patients receiving treatment in the UK. Dolores Cristina is acting President.

The third and final publication of APS Bank’s three-year project Two Generations of Maltese Artistic Families was launched at the APS Head Office in Swatar. The volume features the late Giuseppe Cassar and his daughter Maria Rossella Dalmas, as well as Albert Joseph Caruana and his daughter Doranne Alden Caruana. Works by each of the four artists are also on exhibit at the APS Head Office. While inaugurating the exhibition, Emanuel Delia, chairman of APS Bank, said that the common thread between... Читать дальше...

There are many causes of itch-ing: allergies, eczema, psoriasis, chicken pox, measles. However, in all of these you can usually see a rash, red skin, lumps or something causing the itch. In the case of an insect bite, you will see the mark. In the case of neuropathic itch there are no marks on the skin, no lumps, no spots. Usually, the only sign is the redness of the skin after the constant itching causes scratching. This sometimes leads to bleeding in the case of frantic scratching of the skin.... Читать дальше...

Emerging towards the start of the second wave of Maltese heavy metal well over two decades ago, Forsaken are by far one of the most important bands the local music scene has ever produced and certainly one of the most successful Maltese musical exports ever. I caught up with bassist Albert Bell, vocalist Leo Stivala, drummer Simeon Gatt and guitarist Sean Vukovic for a chat about the journey so far, ahead of the band’s 25th anniversary concert at Chateau Buskett on Saturday. What are your earliest... Читать дальше...

With the upcoming Malta Book Festival just a couple of days away, it is worthwhile seeing what new titles will be on show at the various bookshop and publisher stands. The programme for this year’s festival, which has already been released, features quite a large number of local book presentations and official book launches. On Saturday, Alfred Sant will be present for the official launch of his anthology of short stories, Western, in an activity set up by SKS.  The title story is a Maltese cowboy... Читать дальше...

Updated with video A 39-year-old man from Qormi was hospitalised this afternoon after he was stabbed at the Labour Party club in Triq San Bastjan, Qormi. The stabbing took place just before 4pm. A good number of police cars are on site. Blood can be seen all around the place.

The government has refused to comment on a secret deal allowing it to buy the €450 million power station if the European Commission rejects a security of supply agreement with Electrogas, the private consortium behind the project. The share call option agreement secretly signed in July 2015 gives the government the option to buy 100 per cent of the shares in the project should the Commission reject the security of supply agreement. The July 2015 deal was revealed by The Malta Independent in April but has not since received any media coverage. Читать дальше...

Toni Sant: Remembering Rediffusion in MaltaMidsea Books, 2016. In the early 1990s, Ġużè Aquilina had a weekly series in The Sunday Times (of Malta) entitled ‘Meeting People’. My turn came up on January 17, 1993, when I had already been on radio and TV for 24 years. In his inimitable way the professor had asked me if one day I intended to write “an independent history of broadcasting”. I remember agreeing with the idea, adding that such a narrative would certainly be of service to the public and an appreciation of the pioneers’ dedication. Читать дальше...

Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane returned from injury to earn his side a 1-1 draw in the north London derby and deny Arsenal leadership of the Premier League. Kane equalised from the penalty spot shortly after halftime after defender Kevin Wimmer's own goal had given Arsenal the lead shortly before the interval. Tottenham remain unbeaten in the Premier League, although winless is seven games, while Arsenal are unbeaten in all competitions since the opening day of the season. Both sides struck the woodwork... Читать дальше...

Artist Antione Farrugia is showing a selected collection of sculptures as part of Il- Forma, a solo exhibition curated by Marie Gallery5 showcasing by established artist. The artist is known for his ability to seeing and give lifeless objects a creative purpose in which the viewer can relate to in his or her own way. Il-Forma which, translated in English means ‘the form’, guides us through Antione’s world of transforming what we think is useless into various formations and outstanding sculptures. Читать дальше...

Just two months after the end of the Italian invasion and conquest of Abyssinia (Ethiopia) another invasion broke out, this time in Europe. A democraticly-elected coalition of left-wing parties known as the Popular Front was elected in 1936. A few months after, a military revolt against the Popular Front government of Spain was initiated. It was supported by conservative elements within the country. When an initial military coup failed to win control of the entire country a bloody civil war ensued. Читать дальше...

At the proverbial heart of the not-so-small matter of good general health lies perhaps the most important muscle in the body; the heart itself. This tireless little workhorse contracts rhythmically and consistently without fail, from inside the womb right through to our final moments of life. It squeezes blood out with each contraction, itself the natural transport system of the body, ferrying oxygen and nutrients to the life-sustaining organs and tissues that need it. Unfortunately, these days our... Читать дальше...

Oxygyn, made up of siblings Katia and Kurt Abela, recently released their second music video to accompany Wolves Without Teeth; the video depicts a statement contemporary dance inspired by the famous painting The Lovers, by Rene Magritte and also offers a different take on the original track by British indie-folk band Of Monsters & Men. Laura and Lucia Buhagiar are the protagonists of the video, performing their own original choreography with both their faces covered. As they attempt to keep their relationship alive... Читать дальше...

A 32-year-old man from Somalia today denied drug trafficking charges after he was found with 40 grammes of cannabis in Paceville. Habib Salif Saidu, of no fixed address, was denied bail. Inspector Jonathan Cassar prosecuted Magistrate Antonio Micallef Trigona presided.

A policeman was yesterday ‘fouled’ by a Valletta supporter who grabbed his genitals while resisting arrest during a football match. Jesmark Farrugia, 18, from Marsa, was arrested by the police after he lit up a flare at the national stadium when Valletta scored a goal against Ħamrun. Inspector Elliott Magro told a court that Mr Farrugia fled when the police approached him after he lit up the flare. A short while later, the police caught up with the youth. Inspector Magro said he then made a second attempt to flee the police, but was restrained.

Din l-Art Ħelwa will be holding its traditional autumn concert and dinner on Friday at the Grand Hall, St John’s Cavalier, Valletta. The highlight of the evening will be a string performance by the internationally acclaimed Rotterdam Ensemble, comprised of artistic director  Roberto Beltrán-Zavala, Marina Meerson on first violin, Nicolai Bernstein on second violin, Maria Sofia Espiga Figueiredo Fonseca on viola, Wijnand Hulst on cello and Gjorgji Cincievski on doublebass. The musicians will perform  works by  Von Biber... Читать дальше...

Veteran Labour MP and former minister Charles Mangion turned down an offer from the Prime Minster to be appointed chairman of Bank of Valletta, The Sunday Times of Malta is informed. Sources say that Dr Mangion preferred to hang on to his seat in Parliament. The offer was made following John Cassar White’s decision to step down as chairman after three years in the post. It was conditional on Mr Mangion vacating his seat in Parliament. However, the Luqa notary preferred to stay on as MP and keep working in his busy notarial firm. Читать дальше...