Новости за 20.11.2017

Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp said on Monday it was up to his team to ensure key players like Philippe Coutinho want to stay at the club as rumours continue to swirl that Barcelona will try again to tempt the Brazil midfielder away from Anfield. Liga leaders Barca spent most of the last transfer window trying to lure Coutinho to Catalonia but their attempts were in vain, with sporting director Robert Fernandez saying Liverpool demanded 200 million euros ($234.64 million) for the player. Speaking... Читать дальше...

His father’s last words – “Take care of your brother” – still ring in Francis Micallef’s ears, 50 years after he stood helplessly on a rock looking out at the bellowing sea that had just engulfed his father, Carmel. “I could not utter a word and wanted to jump in after him. “The trauma affects my speech to this day,” the 75-year-old told Times of Malta ahead of the 50th anniversary of his father’s disappearance. The father of nine was never found, and it still weighs heavy on his son’s heart that the family... Читать дальше...

The University of Malta will next year run a six-month study to test a new type of heart monitor, made by a Maltese company, that will not require the complications of wiring the patient. The university was chosen to test the efficacy of the 24-hour ECG Holter monitor before it is produced and released onto the medical market. The new product is a simple patch placed onto the skin with water, explained Victor Grech, the lecturer, paediatrician and cardiologist who will be responsible for the study. Читать дальше...

Although most people are interested in the cultural attributes of the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery, only a fifth are willing to get involved in its conservation, according to a recent study. The research, carried out by James Licari, president of the Malta Association of Professional Conservator-Restorers, shows that most of the 1,090 respondents believe that the monuments and sculptures, as well as the layout of the whole cemetery, are unique cultural assets. But when asked whether they would... Читать дальше...

An off-duty policeman in Brazil shot dead two armed robbers while holding his child in one arm, according to Brazilian media.  CCTV footage shows Sergeant Rafael Souza shopping with his wife and child when the hooded robbers, wielding guns, tried to hold up a pharmacy in São Paulo. Sgt Souza drew his pistol and shot one of the attackers at close range. As the policeman’s wife took cover, the sergeant chased the second of the robbers. He then handed the child to his wife and shot the second robber (off camera).

Updated 7.37pm - A court today heard about the active involvement of the Malta Community Chest Fund in the 2015 Paqpaqli car show in which several spectators were seriously injured when a car went out of control and crashed into the crowd along the second runway of Malta International Airport. Driver Paul Bailey and 12 others were arraigned in court in June 2016 to face charges in connection with the crash at the charity event. Martin Dalmas, head operations at Malta International Airport, said Lieutenant Brian Gatt... Читать дальше...

Amsterdam won the right to host the EU's drug agency when it leaves London after Brexit after tying with Milan in a vote on Monday that was then decided by the drawing of lots, diplomatic sources said. The Council of the European Union confirmed the choice of Amsterdam to host the European Medicines Agency (EMA) but gave no official account of the three rounds of vote which ended with disappointment for the Italian favourite in a lucky dip. The outcome was welcomed by European pharmaceuticals bodies. Читать дальше...

Home Affairs Minister Michael Farrugia this evening could not give any information on investigations into the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia, more than a month ago. The update was requested by Nationalist MP Simon Busuttil in a parliamentary question. Dr Farrugia said two inquiries were under way, by the inquiring magistrate and the police. He had no information about the magisterial inquiry. Furthermore, many of the experts brought to Malta by the police handed their reports to the magistrate... Читать дальше...

German chancellor Angela Merkel has said she is "very sceptical" about the idea of running a minority government and a new election would be a better option if it is not possible to form a coalition. Mrs Merkel's attempt to build a coalition of her conservatives and two smaller parties collapsed on Sunday. Her partners in the outgoing government, the centre-left Social Democrats, insisted on Monday that they will not renew the alliance. No other politically plausible combination has a parliamentary majority... Читать дальше...

Zolani Tete set the fastest ever world title knock-out after successfully defending his WBO bantamweight crown in Belfast last weekend. The 29-year-old landed a fierce punch on Siboniso Gonya's chin at the SSE Arena inside the first bell. Gonya was flattened to the canvas leaving the referee with no option but to call off the fight after a mere 11 seconds to set a new world record. The previous record stood at 17 seconds after the bout between Daniel Jimenez and Harald Geier in 1994.

A lawyer has been granted compensation for damages after a court found that claims made about him before the Advocates and Legal Procurators Committee were ‘malicious and vexatious’. Lawyer John Bonello had been advising two siblings as prospective purchasers of an apartment in San Gwann. After paying €10,200 as a deposit on the promise of sale, the final deed never materialised and the would-be purchasers demanded reimbursement of the deposit.   An exchange of correspondence between lawyers of both... Читать дальше...

The MSE Equity Price Index opened the week 0.04% higher at 4,477.903 points as the gains in the share prices of BOV, HSBC, Farsons and MIDI outweighed the declines in Mapfre Middlesea and GlobalCapital. Meanwhile, four other equities closed the day unchanged. Trading volumes remained subdued as a total of €0.18 million worth of shares changed hands. Bank of Valletta plc regained the €1.81 level (+0.6%) on volumes totalling 41,621 shares. Within the same sector, HSBC Bank Malta plc advanced by a minimal... Читать дальше...

A former Second World War bunker enhanced to withstand nuclear, biological or chemical attacks has gone on sale in the Highlands. The "unique subterranean property" was originally built in 1941 to house the RAF during the conflict in Raigmore, Inverness. Owners Highland Council do not have a "ballpark figure" in valuing the property, but have set a closing date for the sale for which offers are invited. In a description of the bunker, set in a forested area of mature broad-leaved trees, the authority said... Читать дальше...

The Planning Authority is assessing a number of properties around Sliema for possible scheduling.  It said the process involves detailed consultations with the Superintendence of Cultural Heritage. The Authority said that in order to minimise the risk of damage to the properties (in order to reduce their value) it is standard practice not to disclose the address of the properties until they are officially scheduled as required by law. Once the scheduling is listed in the Government Gazette, the known owners will be informed. Читать дальше...

Enemed has struck a €12 million deal to build three new fuel storage tanks at Malta International Airport.  The agreement will see Indian conglomerate and global service provider Chemie-Tech develop new Jet A1 fuel tanks to help serve Malta's growing volume of air traffic.  Chemie-Tech beat P.E.G. to win the Enemed tender, with the contract signed earlier today at Enemed head offices. Energy Minister Joe Mizzi, Enemed CEO Kevin Chircop and Chemie-Tech representatives were all present for the signing. Читать дальше...

PN leader Adrian Delia laid a wreath at the foot of the Love Monument in St Julians this afternoon to mark the International Transgender Day of Remembrance. The flag at PN headquarters was also flown at half mast.  The Transgender Day of Remembrance is observed annually on November 20 as a day to remember those who were murdered as a result of transphobia and to draw attention to the continued violence endured by the transgender community.

The major events during yesterday’s 50th meeting of the season were four heats from the Prix De Vincennes championship for class Premier French trotters on a long distance of 2640m. This programme consisted of ten races all for trotters. From the four class Premier heats 24 horses qualified for the semifinal stage. Noel Baldacchino finished the best driver with four wins. Ten trotters took part in the first class Premier heat. Here, Rififi Nonantais (Rodney Gatt) sealed its second win of the year... Читать дальше...

It was only a Valletta CVA bill that uncovered a blunder Transport Malta committed almost 10 years ago when it issued the same plates to two different cars. Transport Malta admitted the mistake when it received questions from this newspaper after a man received a CVA bill and saw a different car to his entering Valletta. Aaron Cutajar, 25, drives a convertible Renault Megane with registration plates BCG 986 but the car he saw in the photos entering Valletta at 11am on February 7 was a Kia Piccanto. Читать дальше...

International artistes will be taking to the stage at St George’s Square in Valletta to ring in the New Year as well as the start of the Valletta 2018 – The European Capital of Culture. The event, set to kick off at around 8.30pm on New Year’s Eve is being organised by the Valletta 2018 Foundation, in collaboration with G7 Events, the Valletta Local Council, the Ministry for Tourism and the Ministry for Justice, Culture and Local Government. Details were announced today by Justice and Culture Minister... Читать дальше...

A lawyer for General Ratko Mladic has said it is not certain the former Bosnian Serb military commander will appear in a United Nations courtroom when judges deliver their verdicts in his long-running trial for allegedly masterminding atrocities during Bosnia's 1992-95 war. Mladic's lawyers have filed a flurry of motions in recent days seeking to have the ailing 75-year-old's health assessed ahead of Wednesday's pronouncement of the judgment in his trial. Lawyer Dragan Ivetic said on Monday that... Читать дальше...

The owner of a waste collection company has been ordered to refund €107,588 paid by his insurers to an accident victim after false testimony about the accident was noticed.  Bartholomeo Debono, as owner of R&R Waste Kleaners Ltd, was sued by Gasan Mamo Insurance Ltd after one of the company's trucks was involved in an accident wherein a third party was grievously injured. Criminal action had been instituted against Ronald Debono, the owner’s son, who however was ultimately acquitted after it... Читать дальше...

Satellite calls thought to have come from a missing Argentine submarine that has been missing since last Wednesday have not helped searchers identify the vessel’s location. Units of the US Navy and air force and ships from Chile, Brazil and the UK have joined in efforts to find the submarine, but it was confirmed today that signals picked up on Saturday had not come from the vessel. The ARA San Juan, with 44 crew aboard, was some 268 miles out at sea in the South Atlantic when it went missing. The... Читать дальше...

Parliament will soon begin discussing legislation on the use of medicinal cannabis, Health Minister Chris Fearne said today. Addressing a press conference, Mr Fearne said he would be submitting an amendment to the 2015 Drug Dependence Act. READ: Cabinet approves medical cannabis Mr Fearne told reporters that during the last legislature the government had introduced a law for the use of cannabis-derived products for medicinal purposes. Although the law had followed a long period of consultation, medical... Читать дальше...

The public should have been almost 100m away from the high-speed run area during the infamous Paqpaqli għal-Istrina incident in October 2015, according to the Head of Security and former head of Civil Protection Department. Plastic, water-filed barriers, rather than concrete ones, were used at the event because they were easier to remove in case something went wrong on the principal runway, Patrick Murgo told court on Monday. Twenty-three people were injured when the driver of a Porsche 918 Spyder supercar... Читать дальше...

Roberta Metsola has been Malta's best-performing European Parliament member over the past three years, a ranking algorithm created by MEPRanking.eu suggests.  With an overall score of 95.9, Dr Metsola ranks 34th out of the EP's 750 members and first among Malta's six MEPs. Miriam Dalli, who scored 84.2, placed second among local MEPs and 57th overall. Earlier this year, Dr Metsola was listed as one of '40 MEPs that matter' in a list compiled by European news outlet Politico.eu. When scores are weighted and MEPs divided by member state... Читать дальше...