Новости за 05.06.2021

Searches for the famous Tiananmen Square "Tank Man" protest photo came up empty on Microsoft search engine Bing on Friday, raising censorship concerns on the anniversary of the deadly crackdown. The award-winning photo from 1989 was not served up in image or video searches using Bing even outside China, a country known for strictly controlling what is available online. "This is due to an accidental human error and we are actively working to resolve this," a Microsoft spokesman said in response to an AFP inquiry prompted by US press reports. Читать дальше...

Cupra has unveiled its first electric vehicle – the Born. It’s set to arrive with four battery options, bringing a range of between 211 and 335 miles. With striking looks and a focus on performance, the Born also has an emphasis on all-around environmental friendliness, with renewable energy used throughout its supply chain. But the Born has a tough job on its hands thanks to a variety of rivals already on the market – and more are arriving soon. Let’s check them out. Want to read the full article? Читать дальше...

A six-month pilot project to provide diabetic children with free continuous glucose monitors is coming to an end, with parents anxious to know whether the project will be extended.  The project, which was first announced in 2018, began earlier this year and provides CGMs to all children and adolescents under the age of 16 who live with type 1 diabetes.  It ends in around eight weeks.  CGMs use sensors to provide patients with round-the-clock monitoring of blood glucose levels, allowing patients to control and analyse their diabetes ... Читать дальше...

On World Environment Day, Bank of Valletta continues to reaffirm its commitment to safeguard the environment as it has done in past years. During the pandemic, the bank has once again embarked on various initiatives aimed at encouraging both staff members and customers alike to speak up for the environment. “As one BOV team, we collectively put in place considerable efforts to support and accelerate environment-friendly initiatives,” Charles Azzopardi, executive PR & marketing at Bank of Valletta, said. Читать дальше...

The Council of Europe’s Group of States against Corruption has found that Malta “implemented satisfactorily or dealt with in a satisfactory manner” four of the nine recommendations on parliament and the judiciary – two of the country’s most important institutions – that it had made six years ago. In a 2019 evaluation, it had also warned that the criminal justice system was at risk of paralysis. Failing to proceed against top officials facing corruption allegations conveyed a feeling that they enjoyed total impunity for their actions... Читать дальше...

Education is fundamental to strengthening a democratic society based on sustainability and fair and equitable social development. With this belief at its heart, the GWU thinks that it should begin to contribute to the development of the education sector. Over the past few months, we have had the opportunity to speak to various educators from different sectors. During these meetings, we were repeatedly told that they are often not considered as professionals but sometimes feel they are seen as “glorified babysitters”. Читать дальше...

Rating agency Fitch has reaffirmed Malta’s A+ rating and maintained the country’s outlook at stable, saying it expects the country to resume growing its economy as the pandemic subsides. In a report issued on Friday, the US-based agency said that Malta’s high per capita income levels, large net external creditor position and its pre-pandemic record of strong growth and debt reduction all played in its favour. Counterwise, the country’s large banking sector and the open nature of its economy served as risks... Читать дальше...

Following the immunisation programme which has been delivered in Malta, GasanMamo Insurance has designed an extension to all its travel insurance products which enables its clients to travel more safely and with peace of mind. Christopher J. Delicata, senior underwriting manager, explained that this extension provides cover in the event that a client has to cancel a booked trip in the event of contracting the virus. It also provides cover for any medical expenses incurred if the insured person... Читать дальше...

For the last 70 years, magnificent trees adorned Notary Zarb Street, in Attard. They served the residents and commuters of the street with their aesthetic, ecological, social and economic values. The trees contributed to fresh oxygen and captured carbon dioxide daily; they served as a barrier to the carcinogenic exhaust of the traffic in the street; they shielded the houses from the sun’s rays and also from the strong wind and rain to the extent that shielded rooms were spared the use of electricity to warm and cool houses. Читать дальше...

Praise where praise is due I’m extremely impressed by the Water Services Corporation. A few days ago, I was sent an urgent SMS message from them. It warned me that, from the readings they were getting from my water meter, which is connected to them centrally, there was a great probability that my residence had a water leak. I quickly inspected every nook and cranny in my villa’s rooms to look for a possible water leak. Wonder of wonders, I eventually found out where the leak was. Had I not been made aware of this by the WSC... Читать дальше...

Obituary VASSALLO. On June 4, at his residence, JOSEPH, aged 91, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Anne, his children Romina and her husband Joseph, Karl and his wife June, Mark and his wife Michelle, Steve and his wife Bobby, Maria and her husband David, his grandchildren Nigel, Tommy, Robin, Adam and Max, relatives and friends. The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Monday, June 7, at 1.30pm, for St John’s parish church... Читать дальше...

Finance ministers from wealthy G7 nations are on Saturday expected to announce support for a minimum global level of corporate tax, aimed at getting multinationals -- especially tech giants -- to pay more into government coffers hit hard by the pandemic. According to a draft communique seen by AFP, the finance chiefs and central bankers of the world's seven richest nations will express "strong support" and a "high level of ambition" over the US-backed tax plans. French economy minister Bruno Le Maire told journalists on Friday evening... Читать дальше...

98th day of the 'new normal' Żepp is produced by Ġorġ Mallia. See more Żepp cartoons.

Paul and Antoinette Mizzi, of Kerċem, recently donated a statue of the infant Jesus (Epiphany statue) to Kerċem parish church to mark their 40th wedding anniversary. The presentation was made to parish priest Brian Mejlak who celebrated Mass for the couple. The statue, by Gozitan artist Emanuel Farrugia, is very significant with a strong message of salvation, Fr Mejlak said. He praised the couple for the donation, which he said was outstanding. Paul Mizzi is the vice mayor of Kerċem local council. Читать дальше...