Новости за 30.09.2021

Julian Pace Bonello will be contested by Dr Kirill Micallef Stafrace in the upcoming presidential elections of the Maltese Olympic Committee that are scheduled for November. Pace Bonello had been at the helm of the Maltese Olympic Committee since 2013 when on that occasion he replaced former president Lino Farrugia Sacco who did not seek re-election. Dr Micallef Stafrace is already part of the MOC Executive Committee as he is currently serving the post of chairman of the Medical Commission. Dr... Читать дальше...

The Pentagon plans to rely on air strikes to prevent a resurgence of Al-Qaeda now that US troops have left Afghanistan, but experts and some lawmakers are skeptical about the effectiveness of the so-called "over-the-horizon" strategy. Announcing the complete withdrawal of US troops in April, President Joe Biden vowed he would not allow a comeback of Al-Qaeda in Afghanistan, where Osama bin Laden hatched the September 11, 2001, attacks on New York and Washington. Since then, the Pentagon has repeatedly... Читать дальше...

Dwight Yorke said that there is still a lot of work to be done to eradicate racism from society after the former Manchester United striker was named as an ambassador for the national strategy against racism that was launched by the Maltese government on Thursday. The former Trinidad and Tobago international was the special guest during the event launching held at the National Stadium. Yorke said that he is behind the authorities' drive to fight racism but warned that there is still a lot of steps... Читать дальше...

No Time to Die – the much-anticipated 25th James Bond film and actor Daniel Craig’s last stint as the famous spy, is soon coming to the big screen. Bond fever has gripped most – including Aston Martin Formula 1 drivers Sebastian Vettel and Lance Stroll. In collaboration with Sky Sports F1 team, Aston Martin brought its Formula 1 drivers to the Silverstone Circuit, to drive some of James Bond’s most iconic Aston Martins – including the ubiquitous DB5. Read the full story at timesmotors.com

First of all, I think it is useful to dispel the myths on which the legend of Napoleon Bonaparte in Malta is based. Victorious in Italy in 1797, the young general who treated with the pope and the emperor of Austria without taking into account the orders of the French government, was absolutely not the powerful Napoleon, emperor of the French.  Francesco Cossia’s 1787 portrait of Napoleon Bonaparte Upon his return from Italy, he was not well received by the five members of the executive directorate. Читать дальше...

A former deputy speaker in Malawi on Thursday shot himself in the head inside parliament, where he had gone for a meeting, parliament said. Clement Chiwaya, who was 50, killed himself inside the parliament building, where he had gone to discuss vehicle benefits entitled to him when he left office in 2019. Police spokesperson James Kadadzera confirmed the incident but refused to give details until he had received a full report from investigators. Parliament "regrets to inform the public that the... Читать дальше...

In recent years, online gaming has increased in popularity, with online casinos, slots and sports betting attracting new players and generating billion-strong revenue – and many observers predict that in the coming years, this growth will be even stronger.  This increasing popularity is due to faster connectivity, increasing flexibility by banking institutions, and the portability of devices, allowing for entertainment on the go.  Aside from the convenience and enjoyment of online gaming, what pushes this sector is innovation. Читать дальше...

Millions of people will begin converging on Dubai this week as the COVID-delayed Expo 2020, the world’s biggest event since the pandemic, finally unveils its gleaming pavilions in the desert. The Expo site in the dusty Dubai suburbs has remained strictly off-limits during its year-long postponement but the wraps will come off today at an opening ceremony attended by Emirati royalty. Architectural marvels and a long list of technological innovations will feature among the exhibits, or pavilions... Читать дальше...

A significantly updated version of Mazda’s stylish, spacious and dynamic SUV, the CX-5, goes on sale throughout Europe early next year. The 2022 Mazda CX-5 introduces Mi-Drive drive mode selection, enhanced driving dynamics, new styling and stronger grade differentiation, improvements to on-board packaging and practicality, and an expanded range of safety features. The 2022 CX-5 introduces Mazda intelligent Drive Select (Mi-Drive), which enables the driver to select the most appropriate drive mode with one touch of a switch. Читать дальше...

Underreporting is a factor which allows incidents of racism to go unchallenged and unpunished, with the government working to encourage more victims to come forward and seek help, Equality Minister Owen Bonnici told Times of Malta.  Bonnici was speaking in the wake of the discovery of Jaiteh Lamin, a migrant construction worker who was abandoned by the roadside after falling multiple stories while on the job.  During a press conference to launch Malta’s anti-racism strategy on Thursday, Bonnici... Читать дальше...

Italy’s Inter Milan reported Thursday a record loss in the 2020-21 financial year of 245.6 million euros as it paid the price for shut stadiums due to the coronavirus pandemic. The loss, some $285 million, was the highest ever for a Serie A club, according to Calcio e Finanza, a specialist sport and finance website. Continue reading this article on Sports Desk.

A man is fighting for his life after getting into difficulties while swimming in Comino on Thursday. The police said the incident happened at the Blue Lagoon at 2.30pm. The victim, a 28-year-old Nigerian, was given first aid by members of the Emergency Response & Rescue Corps. He was then taken to the Mġarr (Gozo) harbour from where an ambulance and medical team transferred him to the Gozo General Hospital. An inquiry is being held. The police are investigating.

The first floating boat lift in the Mediterranean was inaugurated in Malta on Thursday following a €3 million investment. Yacht Lift Malta Ltd at Marina di Valletta in Pietà will offer an environmentally friendly, efficient and bespoke concept of boat servicing and maintenance. It was inaugurated by Transport Minister Ian Borg. “We are at the forefront of the maritime sector and remain committed to working harder to remain leaders in this sector. We have seen great achievements, namely our Maltese flag... Читать дальше...

Tens of thousands of euro has been raised in less than a day to help injured and abandoned migrant worker Jaiteh Lamin as he is due to undergo surgery at Mater Dei. The 32-year-old from Gambia was dumped on the side of a road in Mellieħa on Tuesday after fracturing his spine in a two-storey fall at a construction site.  His employer, Glen Farrugia, was charged with grievous bodily harm when he appeared in court on Thursday. The incident sparked widespread outrage after pictures and video showed... Читать дальше...

A mayor once held up as a model for migrant integration in Italy was sentenced to 13 years in jail on Thursday for a series of crimes including abetting illegal immigration. Domenico Lucano, the mayor of Riace in southern Italy until 2018, made headlines around the world for welcoming migrants to the sparsely-populated Calabrian village in a bid to boost jobs and development. Prosecutors had called for the 63-year old, known as Mimmo, to be sentenced to seven years and 11 months for a series of crimes... Читать дальше...

Aaron Farrugia has promised to fix up San Anton even though the environment ministry is only responsible for “soft landscaping and ponds” within the gardens. Taking to Facebook, Farrugia said he joined others in expressing disappointment in the dilapidated state of the gardens, which require structural works on the walls and paving. Farrugia said even though his ministry is not responsible for these works, debates about who is responsible for the maintenance is secondary in people’s eyes. The environment minister said he had... Читать дальше...

Earlier this week, Mizzi Organisation Finance plc launched a €45 million bond issue carrying a coupon of 3.65 per cent per annum and maturing between 2028 and 2031. In view of the early redemption option, the bonds are classified as complex financial instruments and thus they are only appropriate and/or suitable for investors who have the knowledge and experience to understand the risks that are specifically related to such callable bonds. This is the third time that Mizzi Organisation is utilising the debt market. Читать дальше...

The purpose behind the Renault 5 Prototype was to demonstrate Renault's commitment to making electric cars widely accessible throughout Europe. Renault design teams set their minds on revisiting a popular yet essential car, much like its dashing ancestor back in its heyday. Renault 5 Prototype is a compact city car full of charm, a car that propels one of Renault’s timeless favourites into the future, with a modern all-electric touch.  Renault 5 Prototype was voted Concept Car of the Year by... Читать дальше...

Afghanistan's health system is on the verge of collapse, a top Red Cross official warned Thursday, saying more than 2,000 health facilities had been shuttered across the conflict-ravaged country. The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) warned that a dire lack of funding was pushing Afghanistan's health system to the brink. "People might agree to work without salaries for a few more weeks," Alexander Matheou, IFRC's Asia Pacific director, told a press conference in Kabul. Читать дальше...

H&M on Thursday reported profits exceeding pre-pandemic levels in the third quarter, but sales sank in China, a key market where the Swedish clothing giant has faced a boycott. Once its third biggest market, China is no longer among the 10 most important regions for H&M sales, according to the company's quarterly report. Hennes & Mauritz has faced an angry backlash in China since March after it announced it would stop sourcing cotton from Xinjiang, the far west region where activists... Читать дальше...

The Belitaki from Aliaga to Casablanca (CMA CGM Malta Agency Ltd) and the MV Eco Livorno from Catania to Catania (Sullivan Maritime Ltd) today. The CMA CGM Antoine de Saint-Exupéry from Algeciras to Singapore, the Cartagena Trader from Algeciras to Piraeus, the Rhodos from Algeciras to Livorno, the CMA CGM Otello from Piraeus to Genoa, the CMA CGM Fort Ste Marie from Algiers to Mersin (all CMA CGM Malta Agency Ltd), the MSC Gaia from Tekirdag to Felixstowe, the MSC Annick from Montreal to Gioia Tauro (both John Ripard and Son Ltd)... Читать дальше...

Luis Enrique called up Barcelona’s 17-year-old midfielder Gavi to the Spain squad on Thursday, despite the youngster having only four La Liga appearances to his name. Barcelona’s 18-year-old playmaker Pedri also made a return after being left out in September following his hectic summer playing at both Euro 2020 and the Olympics. But Luis Enrique deemed it too soon for Barca’s Ansu Fati, the 18-year-old who has made only two appearances for his club after 10 months out with a serious knee injury. Читать дальше...

A Planning Commission has ordered a clampdown on illegalities at a snack bar in St Julian’s before a planning application to turn the place into a restaurant can be considered. The commission suspended the application for the conversion of three townhouses into a full-blown restaurant – which is already in operation – and gave the applicant two months to address the illegalities.  It also asked the Planning Authority’s enforcement section to visit the site to determine if all the illegalities... Читать дальше...

A British police officer who falsely arrested a woman for breaking coronavirus restrictions, then kidnapped, raped and murdered her, was given a rare whole-life jail term on Thursday. Judge Adrian Fulford told Wayne Couzens, 48, his offences were "grotesque", after he snatched Sarah Everard off the streets of south London in March this year. Everard's disappearance sparked one of Britain's most high-profile missing persons investigations and protests calling for better safety for women in public spaces. Читать дальше...

Birkirkara St. Joseph Sports Club hosted the final race of the Go & Fun BSJ Sprint Triathlon Series in Salina earlier this month. The fourth race of the summer doubled up as the Sprint Triathlon National Championships, under the auspices of the Malta Triathlon Federation. If the past races this year were anything to go by with, then Julian Harding – who made his debut in this sport this summer – was the clear favourite having emerged unbeaten with a National Record under his belt.  His years... Читать дальше...