Новости за 01.09.2021

MALTA            3 Attard 43, 54 J. Mbong 46 CYPRUS          0 Malta H. Bonello, K. Shaw (60 Z. Muscat), R. Camenzuli, S. Borg, J. Mbong (60 S. Dimech), L. Montebello (69 A. Satariano), S. Pisani, P. Mbong (69 J. Grech), E. Pepe, T. Teuma (85 T. Caruana), C. Attard. Cyprus N. Michael, A. Karo, M. Antoniades (63 F. Katelaris), N. Ioannou, C. Soteriou, D. Christofi (60 I. Marios), C. Kyriakou (70 L. Loizou), F. Papoulis (60 N. Panayiotou), P. Psaltis, K. Artymatas, I. Pittas (60 G. Kastanos). Referee: Fabio Maresca. Читать дальше...

San Ġiljan yesterday were on a double mission – That of retaining the KO trophy, and to seek redemption after suffering a 10-6 defeat at the hands of Neptunes, which cost them the league title. Relying on their resilience, tactical discipline and newly-found spirit, they accomplished their double task by defeating their neighbours11-10. After conceding an early goal, San Ġiljan found some rhythm with Dino and Matthew Zammit orchestrating play on the outside positions. The Saints took a 3-1 at the end of the first session. Читать дальше...

A 75-year-old motorcyclist had to be rushed to Mater Dei on Wednesday afternoon after he was involved in a crash in St Julian's.  The man, from Naxxar, was involved in an accident with 57-year-old man who was driving a Honda Accord. The accident occurred at around 3.30pm on St Andrew Street. The motorcyclist was rushed to Mater Dei Hospital where his condition was found to be grievous.  Police investigations are ongoing. 

Around a third of all the world's tree species are threatened with extinction, according to a global index published Wednesday, warning that climate change could tip some forests into ecosystem collapse.      Land clearance for farming -- both crops and livestock -- and logging are by far the biggest threats to trees, the State of the World's Trees report said, adding that climate change was also "having a clearly measurable impact". The study looked at the risks to 58,497 tree species worldwide... Читать дальше...

A 59-year-old woman was grievously injured after falling a height of around one storey while cleaning, the police said on Wednesday.  The woman, who is from Żebbuġ, fell while at a residence on Dun Karm Psaila street.  Police said they were informed of the incident at around 11.30am. She was taken to Mater Dei where she was found to be suffering grievous injuries.  Police investigations are still ongoing. 

As eight-year-old Zac Bugeja stood up on the beach ladder just before jumping into the sea to start his first-ever swimming challenge, his stomach fluttered. Yet he knew there was no going back. “I was very happy and nervous,” Zac told Times of Malta. Zac, who wants to raise awareness about the environment and plastic pollution, began training for the tough swimming challenge six months ago. His goal was to swim non-stop from Gerbulin to Slugs Bay in Mellieħa and back. His swim started at 6pm on Tuesday... Читать дальше...

Central Bank governor Edward Scicluna is not worthy of his position, the Nationalist Party said on Wednesday, hitting out at the former minister for having defended the now-defunct Pilatus Bank.  The bank was fined a record €4.9 million for “serious and systemic failures” to follow anti-money laundering laws.   In a notification on its website on Tuesday, the Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit (FIAU) said the bank’s lax approach to due diligence on its customers was of particular concern.  The... Читать дальше...

Zach Muscat believes that the team that will adapt better to their opponents’ game plan will prevail as Malta take on Cyprus in a World Cup qualifier at the National Stadium on Wednesday (kick-off: 8.45pm). There are great expectations for Wednesday’s qualifier as Malta hopes to pick up points in a match that will see Maltese fans back at the National Stadium for the first time since COVID-19 restrictions banned them from stadia for international matches. Muscat said that they always approach... Читать дальше...

Over the last week, a campaign of lies concerning the Daphne Caruana Galizia murder case or people involved in the fight for justice, has been spreading online. Journalists, activists and lawyers have been targeted through a series of fake news websites and bogus emails But who is behind it? What exactly can the authorities do about it? And why should it matter to you? Mark Laurence Zammit explains the disinformation campaign that has been plaguing Malta.

People seeking authorisation to travel to Malta from countries classified as dark red must as of today complete a new form available online.  The online form, which can be accessed at https://travelauthorisation.gov.mt, replaces the previous method of requesting travel permission, which was sending an email request to covid19.vetting@gov.mt.  Health authorities announced the change on social media. The new form must be filled in by anyone seeking travel authorisation as of September 1.  Travel... Читать дальше...

Junior Messias hailed a dream come true on Wednesday after completing his incredible rise from amateur footballer and delivery man to the Champions League with his deadline-day transfer to AC Milan. Brazilian Messias signed for Milan on Tuesday on a season-long loan from Crotone with an option to buy for a reported five million euros and will have the chance to play at the highest levels of club football after beginning his career in Italy in the amateur game a decade ago. “When I saw the writing... Читать дальше...

The majority of people now feel "comfortable" grocery shopping, working from their workplace and sending children to school since the pandemic started in March 2020. But there are still strong feelings of discomfort when it comes to catching a bus, going to the cinema or theatre and travelling by plane or cruise liner, according to an EY Future Consumer Survey. The survey, that involved a stratified random sample of 1,038 participants interviewed in July, asked people how long it would take them... Читать дальше...

Anglo-Dutch oil giant Royal Dutch Shell unveiled plans on Wednesday to install up to 50,000 electric car charging points in Britain in the coming years. Shell said in a statement that its Ubitricity subsidiary aims to reach the target by late 2025, under the company’s transition toward green energy.  Ubitricity, which was founded in Germany in 2008 and purchased by Shell earlier this year, provides on-street electric vehicle charging across Europe. It already has 3,600 charging points in Britain... Читать дальше...

Cristiano Ronaldo revealed his relationship with former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson played the key role in convincing the Portuguese to return to Old Trafford. Ferguson retired as boss of the Red Devils in 2013, four years after Ronaldo departed for Real Madrid in a then world record £80 million move. However, he remains a club ambassador and confidant of current United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, who also played under Ferguson for many years. Continue reading this article on Sports Desk. Читать дальше...

Dacia is expanding its affordable car line-up with the introduction of a new seven-seat family car called Jogger. Revealing the name today, the Romanian car maker says the moniker ‘evokes the brand’s outdoor spirit, its positive energy and sense of adventure’. The firm says the Jogger will be geared towards daily use as well as being perfect for trips into the great outdoors. Although promoted as a seven-seater, the Jogger will also be available with five seats. Based on a teaser silhouette revealed today... Читать дальше...

Clemens Hasengschwandtner, renowned for his colourful pop-inspired art and characteristic interpretation of Malta-linked themes, died on September 1.  Austrian by birth and born in 1972, he first visited Malta in 1997 and was captivated by its nuances and Mediterranean joie de vivre, which he translated onto his collage-like canvases.    He eventually opened a wine bar and art gallery in Vittoriosa which showcased his paintings. Since 2014, he has been married to his wife Noni.  Hasengschwandtner’s... Читать дальше...

A 49-year-old man had to be rushed to Mater Dei Hospital on Wednesday morning to be treated for grievous injuries after he fell off a ladder at a house in Naxxar.  In a statement, the police said it was called to St Paul Street in Naxxar at around 9am.  The 49-year-old, who is from Rabat, fell off the ladder while carrying out works at the Naxxar residence.  The man was given first aid on site before being transferred to Mater Dei where doctors confirmed he had grievous injuries.  Investigations by the police are ongoing. Читать дальше...

Greenpeace on Wednesday accused Swiss banks of practising “greenwashing” after an investigation found that they often failed to promote sustainable investments and their products on offer weren’t very climate-friendly.  The NGO’s Swiss branch sent people into 19 Swiss financial institutions, including giants UBS and Credit Suisse, who posed as potential investors to assess the quality of advice from banks on sustainable financial investments. The investigation found bank advisers only asked prospective... Читать дальше...

More than three million people have been affected by the annual monsoon deluge as torrential rains pummel eastern India, officials said Wednesday, with villagers fleeing to higher ground and wildlife sanctuaries underwater. Monsoons are crucial to replenishing water supplies after the scorching summer season but also cause widespread death and destruction across South Asia each year. The storms have been worsened by climate change, experts say. India's poorest state Bihar and wildlife-rich Assam have been hit by incessant rains for a week... Читать дальше...

The Central Bank of Malta (CBM) warned the public about e-mails being sent out in scams impersonating the bank.  In a statement, the CBM said that the domain centralbakofmalta.org – without the ‘n’ in bank - is being used to impersonate it in scams. "The domain has been reported to the various authorities but the Central Bank of Malta would like to alert the public to its existence. "Anyone receiving emails should carefully check the email address from which it originated and should contact the... Читать дальше...

The health authorities warned on Wednesday that Isola Bio creams must not be consumed because of potential contamination with Ethylene oxide. Ethylene oxide is a pesticide that is not permitted for use in foods sold in the EU but is approved by other countries outside the EU. 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. Читать дальше...

Steve Borg believes that the presence of Maltese fans at the National Stadium could make a huge difference for the national team ahead of tonight’s 2022 World Cup qualifier against Cyprus at the National Stadium. This evening Maltese fans will be able to return to the National Stadium for the first time after more than 18 months to give their support to the national team ahead of their crucial World Cup qualifier against Cyprus which has been seen by many as the team’s best chance of picking up points in this qualifying campaign. Читать дальше...

The Nationalist Party has set up a board of three experts to receive and investigate reports from people who have faced injustice and discrimination at the workplace or by the public administration.  Addressing a press conference on Wednesday, PN spokesperson Peter Agius said the board has already received a number of reports related to injustices suffered at the workplace. Some reports were also related to payment of taxes and duties. He said anyone is welcome to file discriminatory reports on... Читать дальше...

The police have been given 10 days to provide information about data extracted from Keith Schembri’s mobile phone, a court ordered on Wednesday, following claims by Yorgen Fenech’s lawyers that such data was  “essential” evidence.  The order was issued by Mr Justice Lawrence Mintoff who is presiding over constitutional proceedings filed by Fenech to have lead investigator superintendent Keith Arnaud kicked off the probe into the 2017 assassination of Daphne Caruana Galizia.  Last month, the businessman... Читать дальше...

Google on Tuesday extended the option for its employees to work from home into next year due to the pandemic. Returning to Google campuses will remain voluntary globally until January 10, with local offices given the discretion to decide when to require employees to return to their desks, according chief executive Sundar Pichai. “I’m happy to say that a large number of offices globally are already open for business, and we are welcoming back tens of thousands of Googlers on a voluntary basis,” Pichai said. Читать дальше...