Новости за 20.08.2018

The Genoese Guardia di Finanza had released dramatic footage from CCTV cameras under the bridge which collapsed last week killing 43 people. The video captured the mundane moments before the catastrophe, with people running across the road trying to avoid the rain, and the cars which so narrowly escaped disaster. Rescue workers on Sunday found the bodies of three members of a family in the wreckage of Genoa's collapsed motorway bridge - the last people reported missing in the disaster, bringing the death toll to 43. Читать дальше...

The co-founder of fashion brand Superdry is donating £1 million to the campaign for a referendum on the final Brexit agreement as Britain prepares to outline in more detail how a no-deal outcome would work. "I'm putting some of my money behind the People's Vote campaign because we have a genuine chance to turn this around," said Julian Dunkerton, a "remainer" who opposes Britain's planned departure from the European Union. "I’ve got a good instinct for when a mood is going to change and we’re in... Читать дальше...

Venezuela on Monday slashed five zeros from prices as part of a broad economic plan that President Nicolas Maduro says will tame hyperinflation but critics call another raft of failed socialist policies that will push the chaotic country deeper into crisis. Streets were quiet and shops were closed due to a national holiday that Maduro decreed for the first day of the new pricing plan for the stricken economy, which the International Monetary Fund has estimated will have 1 million per cent inflation by year end. Читать дальше...

Updated at 9.10pm At least eight people were killed in southern Italy on Monday when the level of a raging white-water creek in a deep mountain gorge swelled suddenly after heavy rainfall, officials said. The national civil protection department said 18 people were rescued and six of those were injured in the flash rush of water in the Calabria region. It was not clear how many people were missing because not all had entered the gorge with official guides and registered. In some places the Raganello creek... Читать дальше...

A trailblazing Maltese sailor will be launching a new book detailing her exploits as she and her husband sailed halfway around the world, with her in command. Christina Gillgren is used to breaking frontiers: back in the 1970s, then Christina Gatt, she was the only woman among a few dozen people taking the RYA instructors course at the Royal Malta Yacht Club. A keen dinghy sailor who had already represented Malta at championships in the Netherlands, she and her husband, Bjorn, had already travelled extensively... Читать дальше...

Italy will let its coastguard ship carrying 177 migrants it rescued five days ago dock in Sicily, ending a standoff with Malta, its transport minister said on Monday, though it was not clear when and if the migrants would be allowed to disembark. The European Commission also said it was working on a solution to share out the migrants aboard the Diciotti with Italy's EU partners after a request from Italy the previous day. "The Diciotti ship will dock in Catania," Transport Minister Danilo Toninelli said on Twitter without specifying when. Читать дальше...

An English race track accustomed to hosting the elite of British motorsport welcomed a souped-up collection of one of France's most iconic vehicles, often derided for their snail-like looks and speed, for the annual 24 Hour Citroen 2CV race this weekend. Some 27 teams made up of between two and four drivers set off at on Saturday for the contest between the cars, which were in production between 1948 and 1990. Its distinctive exterior-mounted headlights, raised rear end and pronounced lean on curves make the 2CV an unlikely race car... Читать дальше...

A top Italian government official on Monday declined to rule out that next year's budget deficit could be above the EU ceiling, linking the issue to last week's collapse of a motorway bridge. Under European Union rules, member states are supposed to keep their deficits within 3 per cent of gross domestic product, but Italy's new coalition government has big spending plans including on infrastructure. Asked if he could exclude Italy breaching the limit in 2019, cabinet undersecretary Giancarlo Giorgetti replied... Читать дальше...

Malta is the only EU member state not to have a single traditional food product registered to protect its heritage, according to a sustainable farming campaigner who believes it is time the ġbejna was put on the list.  Jeannette Borg, who advocates for sustainable agriculture, told the Times of Malta that despite efforts to ensure culinary traditions were saved, the authorities were not doing their part.  “It doesn’t have to take this long to get the ball rolling. We have been trying to move forward on this for years... Читать дальше...

The 46-year-old British woman rescued from the Adriatic sea 10 hours after falling off a cruise liner off the coast of Croatia was in "excellent condition" on Monday afternoon, the director of the hospital treating her said. Irena Hristic said that the patient probably survived without serious injuries due to her relatively young age, good health and the warm sea. The woman was due to be discharged later on Monday, when her family arrived to pick her up, Hristic said. The woman, Kay Longstaff, fell... Читать дальше...

Eating healthy cereals in moderation can contribute to a balanced diet. However, many breakfast cereals on offer in the UK contain very high levels of sugar. In fact, based on total product weight, some are made up of more than a third of the sweet stuff. For children, breakfast cereals can be more than just a morning meal. Because they are quick and easy to prepare, kids tend to snack on them throughout the day too. This popularity means that cereal products are the second main contributor of free sugars (sugars added to food and drink... Читать дальше...

Turkey has initiated a dispute complaint with the World Trade Organisation against additional tariffs imposed by the United States on Turkish steel and aluminium imports, the WTO said on Monday. The move was previously flagged by Turkish officials and comes after President Donald Trump this month said he would double tariffs on Turkish metal imports over Turkey's trial on terrorism charges of a US evangelical Christian pastor. The pastor, originally from North Carolina, has lived in Turkey for two decades. Читать дальше...

Last Friday’s rebound in the MSE Equity Price Index was short-lived as the local equity index shed 0.4% on Monday to 4,292.758 points largely reflecting the declines in BOV and IHI. A further three equities trended lower today while MIDI and Malita Investments advanced. Meanwhile, four equities closed the day unchanged as trading volumes across local equities marginally improved to just under €0.39 million. Following the rebound registered in the latter sessions of last week, the equity of Bank of... Читать дальше...

Google has been accused in a lawsuit of illegally tracking the movements of millions of iPhone and Android phone users even when they use a privacy setting to prevent it. According to a complaint filed late Friday, Google falsely assures people they won't be tracked if they turn the "Location History" feature on their phones to "off," and instead violates their privacy by monitoring and storing their movements. "Google represented that a user 'can turn off Location History at any time. With Location History off... Читать дальше...

The Animal Welfare Directorate has asked the police to begin criminal proceedings for mistreatment against the owner of the karozzin horse which collapsed and died in Floriana earlier this month.The environment ministry said on Monday a police complaint had been filed after scientific examinations had confirmed that the combination of excessive heat, heavy loads and the steep route had contributed to the horse’s death from overheating.On August 8, the animal had collapsed at around 1pm in St Francis Street... Читать дальше...

Thirty-six young people from Romania and Italy will be visiting the juvenile centre in Mtaħleb on Tuesday to discuss the theme of freedom. Aged between 16 and 24, they are here on a week-long exchange programme organised by the Youth Catholic Action. “The idea is to discuss the restrictions youths are facing, their dreams and what their future holds,” the movement’s general secretary, Sarah Caruana, said. “The word freedom has many connotations, not just physical freedom of movement. We wanted to... Читать дальше...

A cliffhanging Swiss hotel and restaurant made famous by a National Geographic magazine cover is looking for new management after the family that ran it for the past 31 years called it quits. Nicole and Bernhard Knechtle-Fritsche are giving up the franchise for the Aescher guest house in Alpstein at the end of the 2018 tourist season, the government of Appenzell Innerrhoden canton said on Monday. Local media quoted the couple as saying they could not keep up with demand given restrictions on renovation work on the site... Читать дальше...

A foundation geared towards raising awareness about social issues that remain a taboo within our society is being launched by tenor Cliff Zammit Stevens this week. The Marcy Foundation, named after Mr Zammit Stevens’s late mother Marcelline, will initially focus on domestic violence, an area that is particularly close to the tenor’s heart. It will later be further expanded to include another three pillars – drug abuse, child abuse and HIV – all areas which, the tenor feels, remain wrapped under a... Читать дальше...

Neptunes player Jordan Camilleri will get his first taste of top class waterpolo at a club level after he agreed to join Italian A1 side AS Roma Nuoto. Jordan will team up with his brother Stevie Camilleri who last season played an influential role in helping the team win promotion to the Italian top flight after an absence of three years when topping the Serie A2 scorers list. AS Roma Nuoto possess an enticing mix of young players, all home-grown and who form part of the U-20 Italian set-up, making... Читать дальше...

Pope Francis, facing sexual abuse crises in several countries, wrote an unprecedented letter to all Catholics on Monday, asking each one of them to help root out "this culture of death" and vowing there would be no more cover ups. In a highly personal letter addressed to "the people of God," Church language for all members, the pope appeared to be launching an appeal for all Catholics to face the crisis together and not let it tear the Church apart. The Catholic Church in the United States, Chile... Читать дальше...

A total of 211,071 persons crossed to Gozo over Sta Marija week – in 56,528 vehicles – according to Gozo Channel. The ferry company operated 742 crossings on a shuttle basis, in order to cope with demand. Gozo Minister Justyne Caruana said that the number of passengers was 4 per cent higher than a year ago, while the number of vehicles was up by 6 per cent. A number of events were laid on to coincide with the holiday, with over 13,000 visiting the ministry's Sta Marija exhibition alone. READ: Gozo and Sta Marija week... Читать дальше...

Ħamrun Spartans continued to strengthen their squad with the acquisition of Australian player Paris Duffield.  The 19-year-old was signed by the Spartans in collaboration with GISS Soccer Agency headed by Morris Pagniarello. Throughout his career Duffield played in the Australian league with Adelaide before moving to Europe where he signed a contract with Spanish Primera Liga side Leganes. Duffield was expected to attend his first training session with the Spartans tomorrow and could be in line to... Читать дальше...

Greece emerged from the biggest bailout in economic history on Monday after nine years of creditor-mandated austerity, with European institutions hailing the exit a success but jaded Greeks finding little reason to celebrate. The milestone weans the debt-burdened eurozone member off financial lifelines offered on three occasions by creditors over the best part of a decade, and the country will now need to support itself. Athens will rely on bond markets to refinance its debt, officially leaving behind... Читать дальше...

Marilyn Manson collapsed on stage during a concert in Houston on Saturday night, shortly after telling fans he was suffering from “heat poisoning”, according to media reports. The singer, 49, cut short his gig in Texas during the fourth song of the night, when audience footage showed him holding on the microphone before staggering away and collapsing towards the back of the stage. According to the Houston Press, he was reportedly suffering from food poisoning and had allegedly banned photographers... Читать дальше...

A hotel at Gżira seafront has been refused permission to set up tables and chairs outside its premises, despite arguing that many similar permits had already been granted along the same road. The Administrative Review Tribunal upheld a decision by the Board of Governors of the Lands Authority that the permit should not be granted to the Waterfront Hotel because it would take up two parking spaces and because of safety concerns. The tribunal said that in considering development issues one needed to... Читать дальше...