Новости за 20.08.2021

If this encounter were a boxing match, Sirens would have won on points. Yet, Winston Muscat’s side were left frustrated by a battling Mosta, who held on for a point. Substitute Zachary Brincat put Mosta ahead against the run of play when he beat Sean Mintoff with a close-range shot. Kemar Reid quickly levelled for Sirens, expertly rounding two defenders before slotting the ball into the net. Sirens enjoyed most of the possession and the closest they came to a winner was when Fernando Brandan lobbed the ball over Chris Mafoumbi... Читать дальше...

US President Joe Biden said Friday he could not guarantee the outcome of emergency evacuations from Kabul, calling it one of the most difficult airlift operations ever, but added he would mobilise "every resource" to repatriate Americans. "This is one of the largest, most difficult airlifts in history," Biden said in a televised address from the White House, highlighting the dangerous elements of coordinating a mass evacuation while being surrounded by Taliban forces, who took over the Afghan capital on Sunday. Читать дальше...

SLIEMA WANDERERS  0 FLORIANA                  0 Sliema Wanderers T. Aquilina-7, J. Morales-6 (88 M. Freitas), K. Shaw-7, Y. Uchida-6 (88 S. Grech), J. Mintoff-6 (55 O. Elouni-5.5), E. Agius-5.5 (72 D. Holla), G. Aquilina-6.5, G. Inters-5.5 (72 C. Flores), M. Beerman-6, R. Kooh-Sohna-5, D. Vukovic-5.5. Floriana G. Kitanov-6, A. Magri Overend-6.5, C. Rutjens-6, O. El Hasni-6, Z. Cassar-6, K. Keqi-5.5, J. Arias-6 (90 B. Paiber), N. Garcia-6, A. Garzia-6, R. Camenzuli-6.5 (52 J. Busuttil-7), D. Agius-5 (52 A. Читать дальше...

The emergency airlift from Kabul of both foreign nationals and Afghans who worked with them is gathering pace as more detail of the desperation and fear driving the rescues emerges. Here is a round-up of the latest developments: Reaching airport 'a challenge' Access to the Kabul airport is proving a "big challenge" for foreigners and vulnerable Afghans fleeing the Taliban takeover, warned NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg, who called on the hardline Islamists to let Afghans leave the country. "We have... Читать дальше...

Joseph Calleja’s 2021 concert, set for September 4, celebrates the 70th anniversary of Italy’s most iconic music festival, Sanremo. Seven decades of history will be celebrated in the form of a musical fairy tale with Malta’s world-famous tenor Joseph Calleja, the Malta Philharmonic orchestra and the legendary rhythm section of Sanremo, conducted by Maestro Leonardo De Amicis. Boasting numerous television collaborations and an endless repertoire with Italian talent, De Amicis will lead a Calleja... Читать дальше...

In a deadly silent and scorched landscape, French scientist Dominique Guicheteau lies on his front, plunges his hand under a rock and brings out a Hermann's tortoise. This one, at least, appears to have survived the raging wildfire's merciless passage through biodiversity hotspots in southern France, near the glitzy resort of Saint Tropez. For four days firefighters have battled the blaze that killed two and forced thousands to flee. A few kilometres away, the struggle continues. Equipped with antennas... Читать дальше...

Malta’s long jump sensation Jeremy Zammit secured a prestigious result at the World U-20 Athletics Championships when he managed to finish seventh overall in Nairobi, Kenya on Friday. Zammit came into the competition on the back of an impressive fifth placing at the European U-20 Championships that were held in Estonia earlier this summer after managing two national record jumps of 7.58 and 7.62m in Tallinn. On Friday, Zammit continued where he left off in Friday’s final which brought together the world’s best jumpers in the U-20 level. Читать дальше...

Two men on a kayaking trip for charity around Sicily should be completing their Kayak for Charity challenge and arriving home in a few days. Albert Gambina and Dorian Vassallo left Malta on their 1026.88-kilometre journey on July 24 at 5am. The men paddled together in their two-seater kayak called VKV Anita – from Malta to Sicily, circumnavigated Sicily to Marina di Palma, where they are currently stuck due to bad weather, and will then paddle back to Malta. Their trip was not without difficulties... Читать дальше...

Almost twenty years ago, Panta Petrovic made social distancing a lifestyle choice when he moved into a tiny Serbian mountain cave to avoid society. Last year, on one of his visits to town, the dreadlocked man with a long beard found out there was a pandemic raging. After vaccines against COVID-19 became available, he got jabbed and urges everyone to do the same. "It (the virus) does not pick. It will come here, to my cave, too", the 70-year-old told AFP in his cave on the forested Stara Planina mountain in southern Serbia. Читать дальше...

Updated 6.35pm Provamel’s soya-based cream is the latest product to be recalled by the health authorities because of the potential presence of ethylene oxide. Ethylene oxide is a pesticide that is not permitted for use in foods sold in the EU but is approved for use by other countries. Although the consumption of the contaminated product does not pose an immediate risk to health, there is an increased risk if there is continued consumption of this chemical in contaminated foods over a long period of time, the health authorities said. Читать дальше...

The Aston Martin Valkyrie Spider has been revealed, bringing a convertible driving experience to the firm’s Formula 1-inspired hypercar. A few revisions differentiate the Spider from the coupe version to account for the lack of a roof, such as a tweaked carbon-fibre structure and a recalibration of both the active aerodynamics and active chassis systems. The Valkyrie project has come from a collaboration between Aston Martin and Red Bull Advanced Technologies, the technology arm of the Red Bull Racing F1 team. Читать дальше...

After her single Break the Silence which was released late last year, songstress Jessica Magro is back with her new single Natural. The song, which was penned and composed by Magro herself, has a special meaning to her.  “I like writing lyrics that are relatable and current while also creating a modern, unique sound,” she explains.  “I frequently thought about writing a song about this topic. Then one day I was doodling around with ideas and the chorus of this song just came to my mind. From then on... Читать дальше...

Rain has fallen on the peak of Greenland's huge ice cap for the first time in recorded history, with an extreme weather event dumping seven billion tons of water on the ice sheet this month. The ice cap peak sits at 3,216 metres above sea level and temperatures there are normally well below freezing.  A major UN climate report released this month concluded that the burning of fossil fuels led is the cause of melting at the ice cap over the past two decades.  Ted Scambos, a scientist at the National... Читать дальше...

The Valletta Grand Prix foundation has announced that the current event and travel restrictions has for the second consecutive year called for the postponement of Malta Classic’s four-day staple event. "The production of the Malta Classic Hill Climb, Concours d’ Elegance and the Grand Prix held since 2008 has involved the coordination of travel for overseas drivers, timescale logistical planning, sponsors, partners and most importantly a car enthusiast spectatorship. It is extremely disappointing... Читать дальше...

Youth goalkeeper Maya Cachia will be starting a new chapter in her football career as she put pen to paper on a one-year contract with Crotone Femminile. Cachia, age 16, will be forming part of Crotone’s first team, who will be playing in next season’s Serie C campaign. The league is scheduled to start on October 10. Crotone will be playing in Girone C which includes several strong sides such as Apulia Trani, Chieti, Pescara and Res Women. Continue reading this article on Sports Desk. 

Germany's passenger train network faces a second round of strikes on Monday and disruption to freight services this weekend, adding more pain to the tourist season and already strained supply chains. The latest move in an escalating wage dispute will impact passenger services from 2am (0000 GMT) on August 23 and last 48 hours, the head of the GDL train drivers union Claus Weselsky told reporters Friday. The industrial action affecting cargo trains will begin August 21 and end at the same time four days later, the union head said. Читать дальше...

To find the best forex broker, you need to understand your investment goals. You have a variety of choices, from those who want to diversify their investment portfolio with one single entity, to those looking to hedge against the eventual collapse of the dollar and are looking to maximise returns by leveraging exposure to emerging market economies. There is also a great deal of short-term trading for individual investors and brokers alike. All of these different investment goals are achievable with the right broker for your needs. Читать дальше...

Bulgarian sisters Nadya Peovska and Lilyana Ger to showcase their artworks at Palazzo de La Salle Two Bulgarian sisters who live hundreds of miles apart have come together to present a joint visual art exhibition revolving around the concepts of family bonding, memory and identity. Lilyana Ger, who is based in Malta, and Nadya Peovska, who works in Bulgaria, have very distinctive styles and artistic careers. They were both planning to put on a show and so they decided to collaborate instead of holding individual exhibitions. Читать дальше...

The Nationalist Party has accused the government of dragging its feet on climate change, especially in light of findings made by the United Nations in its “code red for humanity” climate report. “This government is lowering expectations on reaching EU goals on the reduction of emissions, failed to invest in infrastructure for electric vehicles and is ignoring the rights of those who invest in solar panels,” the PN said in a press conference addressed by environment spokesperson Robert Cutajar... Читать дальше...

Devis Mangia, the Head Coach of the National Teams, has selected an extended squad of 30 players ahead of the triple-header which will see the national team play home to Cyprus and away at Slovenia and Russia as part of the national team’s commitments in Group H of the 2022 World Cup qualifiers. Maltese fans will be back at the National Stadium to watch the national team host Cyprus on September 1. It will be the first game in front of supporters since head coach Devis Mangia was put at the helm of the team. Читать дальше...

Rafael Nadal will miss the US Open after announcing on Friday that he is ending his season because of an injury to his left foot that has troubled him since his defeat in the semi-finals at the French Open in June. “Hello everyone, I wanted to inform you that unfortunately I have to end the 2021 season,” the Spaniard wrote on Twitter.  “Honestly, I’ve been suffering a lot more than I should with my foot for a year and I need to take some time to resolve this problem or at least improve the situation... Читать дальше...

A thrilling concept paired with simple sci-fi roots struts around confidently in the sand, each footstep looking a lot hollower than first anticipated. A shame, as all Old needed was a better plot to go along with its compelling questions. Known for his last-minute twists that often bring to light a key piece of the puzzle, M. Night Shyamalan often finds himself on one of the two poles of the enjoyment scale: complete fervour as the world still speaks of Sixth Sense’s ghastly plot-twist in hushed tones... Читать дальше...

A total of 51 people tested positive for COVID overnight, while a further 53 recovered. No deaths linked to the virus were reported over the past 24 hours, meaning Malta now has 641 active COVID cases. A total of 435 people who had COVID have been reported dead since the pandemic reached Malta early last year. Malta has finally been struck off the EU diseases agency's travel red list, where it had been for weeks, as the number of new infections plateaus, however, the death rate is still among the highest. Читать дальше...

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said on Friday he was surprised his side were forced to play their Premier League opener at Brentford last week despite a coronavirus outbreak that saw four players test positive. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Alexandre Lacazette, Willian and reserve goalkeeper Alex Runarsson missed the match. An extra round of testing was carried out on the day of the Gunners’ 2-0 defeat to the Premier League new boys, but Arteta was mystified as to why the precedent of matches being... Читать дальше...

The Ugandan government announced on Friday it had halted the activities of 54 non-governmental organisations, a major escalation of its efforts to tighten control over civil society. One of the groups affected is the country's most prominent rights organisation, Chapter Four. The National Bureau for NGOs, part of the ministry of internal affairs, said in a statement the shutdown was ordered "with immediate effect". It said the decision was made because the groups had failed to comply with legislation covering their activities... Читать дальше...