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Any person, without the necessity of any previous judgment, in order to secure his or her rights may file precautionary acts, commonly known as precautionary warrants (mandati kawtelatorji). Such acts are issued and carried into effect on the responsibility of the person suing out the act, provided he or she shall have complied with the conditions prescribed by law for the issuance of the specific warrant. Following the obtainment of such precautionary warrant, the applicant is bound to bring... Читать дальше...

EU Commissioner Margaritis Schinas on Saturday said the influx of migrants into eastern states of the EU could lead to common European migration rules. Schinas was speaking during a visit to Lithuania, where this year thousands of migrants from the Middle East have crossed over from Belarus. "The situation here is also another message for us in the European Union, that this is now a high-time to move to a more predictable, comprehensive European framework for migration policy," he said. "This... Читать дальше...

The Malta Photographic Society has launched the 56th National Competition and Exhibition of Photography. This competition is considered the pinnacle in photographic competition on the Maltese islands and many local photography enthusiasts await this annual event with great anticipation. Participants can submit up to four images in any or all four categories, namely colour and monochrome prints and/or colour and monochrome digital projected images. The subject matter is open. The closing date is September 25. Читать дальше...

SLOVENIA  1 Lovric 45 pen. MALTA       0 Slovenia J. Oblak, P. Stojanovic, J. Bijol, M. Mevlja, J. Balkove, A. Gnezda, J. Kurtic, J. Mlakar (59 M. Zajc), S. Lovric (69 J. Gorenc-Stankovic), D. Bohar (59 D. Cringoj), B. Sesko (69 A. Sporar). Malta H. Bonello, Z. Muscat, E. Pepe, K. Shaw, C. Attard, T. Caruana (78 S. Pisani), T. Teuma, J. Corbalan (46 R. Camenzuli), J. Mbong (71 L. Gambin), S. Dimech (57 P. Mbong), A. Satariano (57 L. Montebello). Referee Andris Treimanis (Latvia). Yellow cards: Kurtic, Satariano, Montebello, Muscat. Читать дальше...

Malta’s Olympic target shooter Eleanor Bezzina was in her 30s when she first discovered her passion and talent for the sport. Since then, she has never looked back. In the cover story of Sunday Circle, out with The Sunday Times of Malta tomorrow, she talks about the disappointing results of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games and stresses on the need for Malta to take sports more seriously. In the candid interview, we get a glimpse into the other side of this determined woman as she talks about her love for animals and more. Читать дальше...

The Court of Appeal has cancelled a government contract of €3.7 million awarded for the cleaning of facilities falling under the Active Aging and Community Care Directorate. The court found that the contracting body had failed to investigate why the winning bidder had submitted a tender that would cost the government substantially less than all the other bids it had received. The contractual process should start afresh, the three judges ordered. Chief Justice Mark Chetcuti and Mr Justices Giannino... Читать дальше...

The Civil Protection Department's maritime division has received a new underwater drone for use in emergency search operations.  The remote operative vehicle is part of a €105,000 investment in new equipment, the government said on Saturday.  It is part of efforts to strengthen the maritime division, efforts which have also seen the number of divers more than double from 14 to 30.  Home affairs minister Byron Camilleri said: "Improving the effectiveness of our security services means recognising... Читать дальше...

This is the third article in a three-part series. Read part one and part two.  The ħabbata (door knocker), grada (wrought iron gate), ħasira (cane curtain) and the antiporta (anteport) are some of the typical elements of traditional Maltese townhouses that photographer Jean-Paul Borg never tires to capture. Each of these elements has its own history and particular origin, which Borg loves to share alongside his photos on his Facebook page Kappa Vision. Most of the charming townhouses, found in the core of most towns and villages... Читать дальше...

Opposition MP Jason Azzopardi on Saturday said he is being sued by the former owner of Satabank over claims it should have never been given a license to operate.  Speaking in a live video uploaded onto his Facebook account, Azzopardi said he had this week learnt that he was being sued for libel in Bulgaria.  The case was opened against him in December 2019.  The incident refers to a speech Azzopardi gave in parliament in November 13, 2018.   In the speech, he had said the financial watchdog had... Читать дальше...

Malta coach Devis Mangia is set to ring the changes for this evening’s World Cup qualifier against Slovenia, with five players likely to be giving the nod to start in Ljubljana, the Times of Malta can reveal. The national team is heading into the match in high spirits following their impressive 3-0 win over Cyprus at the National Stadium that lifted the team on the four-point mark in Group H, level with the same Slovenians. On Friday, Mangia, the Malta national teams’ head coach, had hinted that... Читать дальше...

No injuries were reported as a balcony collapsed in Sliema on Saturday afternoon, after heavy rains lashed most of the island earlier in the day.  The first-floor balcony on Sliema High Street gave way in its entirety in the early afternoon, sending large pieces of rubble hurtling down onto the pavement and street.  A spokesperson for the Civil Protection Department confirmed that nobody had been injured in the collapse in a road which is normally frequented by shoppers and residents.  Personnel... Читать дальше...

Trapped on island habitats made smaller by rising seas, Indonesia's Komodo dragons were listed as "endangered" on Saturday, in an update of the wildlife Red List that also warned overfishing threatens nearly two-in-five sharks with extinction.  About 28 percent of the 138,000 species assessed by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) for its survival watchlist are now at risk of vanishing in the wild forever, as the destructive impact of human activity on the natural world deepens. Читать дальше...

Britain's biggest supplier of influenza vaccines said on Saturday it was postponing deliveries due to a Brexit-related shortage of lorry drivers, delaying the government's winter inoculation campaign. Medics say the campaign offering free flu vaccines to more than 35 million people is even more important this year, after lockdowns for the coronavirus pandemic suppressed the circulation of flu last year. The medical supplier Seqirus confirmed delays of up to two weeks in England and Wales, blaming... Читать дальше...

Finnish driver Kimi Raikkonen has tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss this weekend’s Dutch Grand Prix, his Alfa Romeo team and the race organisers announced on Saturday.  Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, meanwhile, escaped with no penalty after being called to appear before the stewards ahead of Saturday’s final practice session to answer questions over his actions during the first red flag period of Friday’s second practice. The 2007 world champion Raikkonen, 41, who is retiring from Formula One at the end of the season... Читать дальше...

For over a century, Joaquin Gay de Montella Estany’s family produced wine in Spain’s Mediterranean region of Catalonia but the effects of climate change have pushed them to seek higher ground. Now their Torre del Veguer winery also has vineyards at the foot of the Pyrenees mountains – at an altitude of nearly 1,200 metres – where temperatures are cooler. It’s one of the ways in which Spain’s wine producers are trying to adapt, as a warmer climate advances the harvest season and makes the need for more heat-tolerant grape varieties greater.

A US judge has ruled that artificial intelligence can't get a patent for its creations, ruling that such a privilege is reserved for people. District court judge Leonie Brinkema backed a decision by the US patent office to turn away applications made on behalf of a "creativity machine" named DABUS. Brinkema issued a ruling on Thursday saying that "the clear answer is 'no'" to the question of whether an AI machine qualifies as an inventor under patent law. "As technology evolves, there may come... Читать дальше...

Malta experienced its first rainfall in months on Saturday morning, with grey skies darkening summer weather forecasts and offering a first glimpse of the gradual shift to autumn. Msida, Valletta and Selmun were hit with the heaviest downpours as of noon, the Malta International Airport meteorological office said. The Met Office recorded 10.2mm of rainfall in Msida, followed by 9mm in Valletta and 8mm in Selmun. Times of Malta readers also reported heavy rainfall in Naxxar, Sliema and St Paul’s Bay. Читать дальше...

Sixty-two new COVID-19 cases were reported on Saturday, with 33 virus patients currently requiring hospital treatment.  Data provided by the Health Ministry on social media revealed that 33 patients recovered overnight, leaving a total of 719 active cases in the country.  The 33 patients in hospital is a decrease from Friday's figure, when 37 people were hospitalised.  Two patients are currently in intensive care - the same number as registered the previous day. Healthcare workers administered 3,351 swab tests over the previous day. Читать дальше...