Новости за 26.01.2021

Former Malta Tourism Authority chairman Gavin Gulia told a parliamentary committee on Tuesday that he only found out disgraced minister Konrad Mizzi had been given a €80,000 consultancy contract with the authority “from the media”.  Appearing before parliament’s public appointments committee, Gulia, who was at the helm of the authority at the time, said he was the one to rescind the controversial contract.  Gulia was made to appear before the committee after resigning as MTA chairman to take up a seat in parliament earlier this month... Читать дальше...

A minister and a Nationalist MP, both experts in the electoral system, on Tuesday suggested ways how it could be made easier for other parties to be represented in parliament, while both stressing the importance of ensuring government stability. Minister Michael Falzon and Nationalist MP Herman Schiavone spoke during the opening of a debate on changes to the electoral boundaries after the populations of some districts grew beyond the margins allowed by the Constitution. [attach id=1018590 size="medium" align="right" type="image"]Michael Falzon.

Former Prime Minister Joseph Muscat gave his blessing for then MFSA CEO Joe Cuschieri to continue drawing an additional pay packet from the regulatory authority, a parliamentary committee heard on Tuesday.  Apart from his pay as CEO, which was over €100,000, Cuschieri also requested to be paid for his role as an ex-officio member of the MFSA’s board.  In a parliamentary hearing before the public appointments committee on Tuesday, MFSA chairman John Mamo said he had sought advice from Muscat after... Читать дальше...

Paul Pogba thinks Malta’s scuba diving looks beautiful, Viktor Lindelof is drawn to Valletta while Brandon Williams would visit Malta with his friend Juan Mata.  The three Manchester United football stars may never have been to Malta, but a promo video released by the club shows them picking out their favourite postcard of the country. The two-minute video is part of a three-year sponsorship deal which the Malta Tourism Authority penned with the football club in September 2019, making Malta the Manchester club’s “official travel partner”. Читать дальше...

The Planning Authority has approved the demolition of a hotel in Xlendi - in what campaigners warn is the the first stage of a massive development project that will change the character of the popular Gozo bay.  At a meeting on Tuesday, an application to demolish the Hotel Xlendi Resort & Spa was approved by a three-person planning commission chaired by Claude Mallia. It is the first phase in a project by a group of Gozitan businessmen, who propose building a four-star hotel on the site that will be 13 storeys high. Читать дальше...

Updated 8.40pm with details Two priests are to be arraigned in Gozo on Wednesday accused of rape and child abuse, the police said. The accused - Joseph Sultana, who is in his 80s and served for some years abroad and in Xagħra, and Joseph Cini, who is in his 70s and was parish priest of Għasri between 1992 and 2004 and also served in Xagħra - allegedly abused an altar boy a number of years ago.   Both denied the claims during interrogation, sources said.  In 2011, Times of Malta had reported that... Читать дальше...

Travelling can be a good pursuit when you feel exhausted after being home for a long period. It allows you to see and explore different countries and cultures. This is a key factor to understand how the rest of the world is approaching life differently.  You could easily have fun while travelling. Most people like to combine games and travel together for the ultimate experience. A popular pick is live casinos and the excitement this brings to players around the world, offering them new adventures and connections. Читать дальше...

An engineering union has vowed to proceed with lawsuits against the profession’s official body, undeterred by a deal ensuring MCAST engineering graduates can obtain their warrant.  The Malta Association of Professional Engineers said on Tuesday that the deal for MCAST students, which will allow them to obtain a warrant once they pass a qualification course, was “hasty and unprecedented” and could only harm the profession.  The qualification course has been approved by the engineering profession board... Читать дальше...

A man admitted to two thefts when taken to court on Tuesday, blaming a drug habit he is trying to kick. Jehiel Falzon, 27, from Zabbar, admitted to a 'snatch and grab' that took place on January 9, around 7.40pm, when a 66-year old woman was robbed on Triq Lia, Zabbar. The next day, again in the evening, the man broke into a parked vehicle in Triq is-Santwarju, Zabbar stealing and causing damage. The accused, who was also charged with recidivism, admitted to the charges. When making submissions on punishment... Читать дальше...

Social media has become a large platform for many people. You can spend hours on social media without getting bored – and that’s because there is always new content to look at. Therefore, you can be sure that you will never miss out on anything. You can have fun with social media. That said, you can also have fun on social media and combine with news about gaming. There are many games to play online while being on social media. With Vinkkaa ja Veikkaa you can easily find the best information. There... Читать дальше...

The Porsche Boxster has been on sale for a quarter of a century this year, and to celebrate the German firm has launched a limited edition model. Called the Boxster 25 Years, it will be based on the GTS 4.0 model and be limited to just 1,250 units worldwide. It takes design inspiration from the original Boxster concept car, which was first shown at the 1993 Detroit motor show. Key influences include a reinterpretation of the ‘Neodyme’ paint job, which is used on various parts such as the 20-inch alloy wheels and side air intakes. Читать дальше...

Working in the weekdays can be a bit hectic for many people around the world. Sometimes we forget to live our lives the way we want to. To avoid this, you should be using time to relax and do things you really like in the weekend. Entertainment is the key for everyone that wants to enjoy the small moments when work is not present.  One of the most popular forms of entertainment in today’s society is gaming. This is the key factor for those who want to have some time off. It can help you relax and enjoy your day even more. Читать дальше...

More than 100,000 people who tested positive for coronavirus have died in Britain since the pandemic took hold last year, official data showed Tuesday. Another 1,631 deaths were reported on Tuesday bringing the total to 100,162. Health Secretary Matt Hancock said: "My thoughts are with each and every person who has lost a loved one -- behind these heart-breaking figures are friends, families and neighbours."

There’s no doubt that the iGaming industry in Malta is thriving. The island is an online gambling hub, a place where players can enjoy all kinds of online casino games and sports betting, regulated by the Malta Gaming Authority.  The legislation and regulation imposed by the Malta Gaming Authority are what keeps the market going strong. Operators are constantly overseen and the regulator ensures they are abiding by the established laws and rules on responsible gambling. In this article, we're giving... Читать дальше...

Mark Gatt has been confirmed in his role as coach of the Malta women’s national team through to the end of the 2023 Women’s World Cup qualifying competition. The Executive Committee of the Malta Football Association ratified Gatt’s contract extension at today’s ongoing meeting. Gatt, 49, has been in charge of the women’s national side since 2015. Under his guidance, the team has made significant and sustained improvement, culminating in the very positive UEFA Women’s EURO 2022 qualifying campaign... Читать дальше...

BOV Premier League side Mosta have agreed a deal to bring in Ghanian player Divine Naah for the rest of the season, the Times of Malta can reveal. Naah, 24, is a central midfielder who had spells all over Europe before embarking on the Mosta project. In fact, the Ghanian midfielder was picked by Manchester City in 2014 from the famous Right to Dream Academy which had an official partnership with the City Football Group. Continue reading this article on Sports Desk.

Tourism Minister Clayton Bartolo has dismissed concerns about catering establishments flouting public health rules, saying that he is sometimes told that there is too much, rather than too little enforcement.  Complaints about catering establishments in entertainment hotspots not respecting COVID-19 containment rules have increased in recent weeks, culminating with a police union publicly complaining about a lack of enforcement.  Restaurants are currently not allowed to serve alcohol without food... Читать дальше...

Infrastructure Minister Ian Borg has dismissed the notion that the Mrieħel flyover project is being done to accommodate a particular company.  Questioned on Malta Today’s online programme Jistaqsi last Friday, Borg played up the need for the project by saying an extension permit of an “important factory” was still pending due to inadequate access to the business district. His statement led Farsons to deny that their projects in the area were tied to the flyover being built. [attach id=1018476 type="video"][/attach]... Читать дальше...

The Malta Communications Authority has launched www.telecosts.com, a website which compares the costs and features of the various services of Malta's three communications providers. Economic Services Minister Silvio Schembri praised the initiative as being a useful tool for consumers and industry in mobile and fixed telephony, internet and TV.

The Malta Football Association has named Gilbert Agius as the new U-21 national team coach, replacing Silvio Vella whose contract was not extended. The decision is expected to be announced by MFA president Bjorn Vassallo during the association’s Executive Committee on Tuesday. Agius’ decision to accept the Malta FA’s offer ends a highly-successful spell at the club for the Valletta FC talisman who during his 31-year stay at the capital side has managed to establish himself as their all-time leading scorer... Читать дальше...

Five men who were arrested on Monday in connection with an alleged abduction case, were remanded in custody after pleading not guilty upon their arraignment on Tuesday. Syrian-nationals Alhasan Abdulrahman, 36,  Ghyas Dahrouj, 47, Dahrouj Safi, 30, and Hassan Ahmed, 27,  together with Tripoli-born Fadel Abdulsalam Ahmed Mohamed, 39, pleaded not guilty to involvement in the alleged abduction of a Syrian man. The police on Monday said the case was rooted in the Syrian conflict between the government and rebels but gave no further details. Читать дальше...

The Pompidou Centre in Paris, home of Europe’s biggest contemporary art museum, is to close for four years from 2023 for a massive refit. Here are some key facts about the iconic building, which rewrote the rules of architecture in the 1970s: Inside out  The Pompidou Centre’s radical design pushes almost all of its structural and mechanical elements to the outside – the building appears to have been turned inside out. That leaves pure gallery space inside a futuristic glass facade laced with multi-coloured pipes ... Читать дальше...

Carl Brincat has been appointed chief executive of the Malta Gaming Authority, having previously served the authority as chief legal and enforcement officer, This was the first time the CEO was appointed following a public call, the authority said. Economy Minister Silvio Schembri said the process strengthened the authority’s credibility and transparency. Brincat has worked within the authority for six years and was part of the strategic direction team and a team that spearheaded reforms of the gaming regulatory framework in 2018. Читать дальше...

Italy’s government on Tuesday pushed through a decree guaranteeing the independence of the national Olympic Committee (CONI) to offset the threat of a ban from the Olympic Games. The International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) Executive Committee meets in Lausanne on Wednesday with Italy facing sanctions for not respecting national sporting body CONI’s independence. “The Council of Ministers has approved the decree which guarantees the autonomy of CONI,” sports minister Vincenzo Spadafora announced. Читать дальше...

Swiss pharmaceuticals giant Novartis said on Tuesday that its 2020 net profit jumped 13 per cent to $8.1 billion (€6.7bn) after a restructuring saw it hive off its Alcon business. Sales edged up three per cent to $48.7 billion, the company said in a statement. Analysts surveyed by Swiss group AWP had forecast sales at around $49.1 billion. Boss Vasant Narasimhan said that despite the challenges posed by COVID-19, the company had put in an “excellent performance” last year. The pandemic saw sales... Читать дальше...