Новости за 03.09.2021

Former US cardinal Theodore McCarrick, the most senior Roman Catholic official in America to face criminal charges in the massive clergy abuse scandal, pleaded not guilty Friday to charges that he sexually assaulted a teenage boy. McCarrick, 91, arrived at Massachusetts District Court in the town of Dedham walking hunched over with the aid of a walker, amid some boos, video shared on social media showed. McCarrick's attorney, Barry Coburn, confirmed that he pleaded not guilty. Coburn said he had no further comment. Читать дальше...

MALTA                                4 Engerer 24 Veselji 36, 40 pen.; Attard 84 NORTHERN IRELAND      1 Lane 58 MALTA C. Formosa; A. Magri Overend, C. Gauci (90 K. Mohnani), M. Grima, A. Attard (85 J. Attard), M. Veselji, A. Garzia, C. Zammit Lonardelli, M. Ellul (72 O. Spiteri), B. Sciberras (85 J. Sixsmith), J. Engerer (85 J. Carbone). NORTHERN IRELAND L. Hughes; T. Hume, A. Donnelly, K. Balmer, S. Mcclelland (46 D. Mcclelland), E. Galbraith, J. Scott (85 H. Anderson), C. Boyd-Munce (46 D. Читать дальше...

A future Nationalist government will ensure Rabat residents who do not hold a full title to their homes built on government land, become full owners of the property. In a brief statement, the Nationalist Party on Friday said that some 250 people in Rabat currently live in uncertainty after they built their homes on land which they do not fully own.   The homes in question, the PN said, are built on land that is subject to lease agreements between the homeowners and the government. “A new Nationalist... Читать дальше...

Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc was quickest in practice for the Dutch Grand Prix on Friday as championship leader Lewis Hamilton endured a frustrating afternoon.  The seven-time world champion produced the fastest lap in a truncated morning session but lasted just three laps in the afternoon before his Mercedes ground to a halt with an engine problem on the Zandvoort circuit.  “Lewis reported a loss of power and was told to stop the car,” Mercedes tweeted.  Hamilton’s halt and subsequent return to... Читать дальше...

Marsa will be Malta’s first capital of culture, Culture Minister José Herrera said on Friday.  The title comes with a €200,000 fund to implement cultural initiatives throughout 2022.  The program of events includes musical shows, fireworks displays, art exhibitions and community activities.  On announcing the winner, Minister Herrera described the locality as a “hidden gem” and said it was high time the area was regenerated in the same way other harbour areas had been in recent years. He said... Читать дальше...

Water dispensers are being installed in strategic locations across the island by the Water Services Corporation, in a bid to help reduce plastic waste. The dispensers will provide still water at 20 cents per litre, or sparkling water at 40c a litre. Payment will be through contactless cards, for safety and security reasons.  Addressing a press conference on Friday, Sustainable Development Minister Miriam Dalli said using the water dispensers would help the country in its commitment to reduce its carbon footprint by limiting plastic waste. Читать дальше...

Upgrading and regeneration work at the Pjazza Patri Redent Gauci Garden in Fgura has been completed, following a €40,000 investment by the town's local council.  This was announced by mayor Pierre Dalli, speaking at the garden on Friday in the presence of Environment Minister Aaron Farrugia and Local Government Minister José Herrera. “This investment goes to our residents, families and their young children, to provide them a safe place to spend their free time and enjoy nature,” he said. Dalli noted that Fgura... Читать дальше...

The MSE Equity Price Index closed higher for the fourth consecutive session as it ended 0.05% higher at 3,927.241 points reflecting the gain in BMIT. Meanwhile, six other equities closed flat as overall trading activity improved to €0.26 million. BMIT Technologies plc advanced by 2.1% as it regained the €0.49 level on a single deal of 100,000 shares. BMIT’s parent company, GO plc remained at the €3.40 level on seven trades totalling 13,990 shares after recovering from an intra-day low at €3.34... Читать дальше...

A number of endemic freshwater crabs were released into the wild on Friday, as part of a project to study and help bolster the ailing species.  Once a common sight in Malta, the freshwater crab, known locally as the Qabru, used to be minted onto 5cent Maltese Lira coins. However, the crustaceans have become increasingly less common in Malta’s freshwater streams and ponds in recent years, as development and climate change take their toll on their dwindling habitat.   The first phase of Project Qabru... Читать дальше...

Two religious paintings dating back to the 1700s have been restored to their former glory.   The paintings, by Maltese artist Francesco Zahra, hang in the Senglea Basilica but had faded and were in dire need of attention.    In a statement, the Curia on Friday said the restoration project had been coordinated by the church’s foundation for cultural patrimony and was 80 per cent financed using EU funds. The project cost just over €28,500.  Auxiliary Bishop Joseph Galea-Curmi and EU Funds Parliamentary... Читать дальше...

Toyota is planning to further capitalise on its success with a new Yaris-based crossover, called Yaris Cross. It’s a recipe that has found Ford huge success – it released the Puma, a crossover based on the best-selling Fiesta, with the pair taking up two of the five best-sellers so far this year. Toyota is hoping for similar success from its effort, which brings smart styling and a hybrid powertrain to the mix. This is an all-new model that has been built with European customers in mind. It’s... Читать дальше...

Twenty people admitted to hate speech charges in court on Friday after they posted inflammatory comments on Facebook.  The commenters were arraigned before Magistrate Ian Farrugia on Friday to answer to charges of hate speech after they posted comments under a video depicting a man who had been assaulted by a gang of foreign nationals.  The victim, 69-year-old pensioner Emmanuel Zammit, was last year stopped by three men who asked him for a cigarette. After replying that he did not smoke, he was held down... Читать дальше...

Mixing dark humour with a topic that is hard to get right, Limbo opens a cupboard of emotions and lets them all out, freely mixing together to create a beautiful and, above all, human experience. Clear and concise in its meaning, ‘limbo’ can often come across as a worn-out buzzword. Apart from being a popular party game that I never seemed to get the knack of, the term, ironically, finds itself trapped between two similar meanings: the spiritual land where souls wait between worlds or a situation that seems to not want to end. Читать дальше...

Shares in Alibaba slumped on Friday upon the Chinese e-commerce giant’s announcement it would invest 100 billion yuan (€13.1 billion) in charitable causes, after President Xi Jinping called for the rich to do more to tackle inequality. Xi last month urged China’s wealthiest companies and entrepreneurs to strengthen philanthropy efforts and “give back to society”, in order to redistribute wealth as part of his “common prosperity” initiative. In response, Alibaba – which has already fallen foul of Beijing’s sharp scrutiny this year ... Читать дальше...

New car sales in Germany were down in August for the second consecutive month, data released on Friday showed, in the midst of continuing chip shortages that have slowed the sector’s recovery. In total, 193,307 new cars were registered in Europe’s top economy in August, a 23 per cent drop compared with the same month last year, according to the federal transport authority.  It follows a fall of 25 per cent in the month of July. After a strong recovery at the beginning of the year, a global shortage in computer chips ... Читать дальше...

Championship leader Lewis Hamilton topped the first practice session for the Dutch Grand Prix on Friday which was cut short by nearly 40 minutes because of a problem with Sebastian Vettel’s Aston Martin. Hamilton clocked a quickest lap off 1:11.500 in his Mercedes, just 0.097sec ahead of title rival Max Verstappen of Red Bull at his home race.   They were followed by the Ferraris of Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc. Valtteri Bottas, who is expected to be replaced by George Russell in the second Mercedes next year, was fifth quickest. Читать дальше...

A 42-year-old man was on Friday charged with having attacked three police officers while he was in the Ħamrun police station last month.  Joseph Zammit, who lives in Sta Venera, allegedly resisted and attacked three police officers while carrying out their duties on August 14, charges brought by Inspector Andy Rotin read.  Rotin told the court that Zammit was behaving strangely at the time, which caused the officers to suspect that he was inebriated.  He was also accused of causing slight injuries... Читать дальше...

The Malta national team had three players who were selected in the Team of the Week of sofascore.com following this week’s MatchDay 4 from the UEFA World Cup qualifiers. Goalkeeeper Henry Bonello and defenders Steve Borg and Cain Attard were all named in the Team of the Week after their fine performance for Malta in their 3-0 win over Cyprus at the National Stadium. Bonello produced another impressive performance in goal as he produced some fine saves in key moments to finish with a much-needed... Читать дальше...

German luxury carmaker Porsche will open its first factory outside Europe next year in Malaysia, officials said on Friday, seeking to meet strong demand in the southeast Asian country. The manufacturing site in the northern state of Kedah will carry out final assembly of specific models for the local market, the company and Malaysian officials said. Malaysian Trade Minister Azmin Ali said the move was a “strategic decision by Porsche signifying its commitment to build a long-term presence in” southeast Asia. Читать дальше...

An e-scooter rider was seriously injured on Friday in a traffic accident on Vjal il-Labour in Naxxar.  The police said the 56-year-old man, a Bulgarian national who lives in Mosta, was involved in a crash with an Opel Corsa driven by a 65-year-old from Naxxar. The man was rushed to Mater Dei Hospital. Magisterial and police investigations are ongoing. 

The Maltese were among the most likely in the EU to use online streaming services and play online games to entertain themselves in 2020, the year of the lockdown. Ninety-three per cent of local internet users reported streaming television and video content last year, the second-highest percentage recorded among EU member states, according to Eurostat data. The two countries at the top of the list were the Netherlands and Cyprus, at 95 per cent each. The lowest shares were observed in Romania and Bulgaria... Читать дальше...

Sengleans will on Saturday proudly celebrate a century since the historic coronation of their beloved statue of the Bambina The date of September 4 has a special meaning for the people of Senglea this year. One hundred years ago, a golden crown, studded with precious stones, was placed on the head of the holy image of the Bambina. This coronation took place after the chapter made a formal request to archbishop Mauro Caruana on March 1, 1920. Following this, the archbishop submitted a request to the Holy See, dated March 31, 1920. Читать дальше...

Some creditors of heavily indebted Chinese real estate giant Evergrande Group are demanding immediate payback of loans, a report said on Friday, days after the company acknowledged it may default on some of its massive borrowings. Fear of a potential meltdown at Evergrande – and the potential impact on the world’s second-largest economy – have increasingly weighed on investors and regulators after the company went on a debt-fuelled expansion binge. Evergrande said earlier this week that total... Читать дальше...

MEP Alex Agius Saliba has secured the adoption of two European projects that will pave the way to a European directive on the right to disconnect and telework, the PL said on Friday. "People often underestimate the important political role the EU budget plays in planning or implementing EU initiatives and future policies. "Next year, I want the EU to dedicate money to some key initiatives for the EU citizens and its workers, such as the Right to disconnect and Telework, as well as to strengthen... Читать дальше...

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Friday it was “completely unacceptable” that England footballers were racially abused by Hungary fans during a World Cup qualifier in Budapest. Johnson urged football’s world governing body FIFA “to take strong action against those responsible to ensure that this kind of disgraceful behaviour is eradicated from the game for good” on his official Twitter account. Raheem Sterling and Jude Bellingham were the reported targets of a number of Hungary supporters... Читать дальше...