Новости за 19.11.2021

Hundreds of Libyans protested in Tripoli on Friday against "war criminals" running in next month's presidential election, after eastern strongman Khalifa Haftar and a son of ousted dictator Moamer Kadhafi announced bids. Demonstrators stamped on posters of Haftar and Seif al-Islam Kadhafi, and voiced anger over a controversial electoral law criticised for bypassing due process and favouring a bid by Haftar. One speaker called for "all those who have committed crimes against the Libyan people" to be disqualified from the race. Читать дальше...

Philanthropist Keith Marshall told Ben Camille how he decided to make a huge change in his lifestyle to try and help those persons in need. Marshall was a full-time pharmacist by day and a party-organiser by night. But then a meeting with Fr George Grima changed his life. “One day I was looking at the newspaper and read about Fr George Grima who was shot twice in Brazil in his attempt to stop a child prostitution ring in Brazil,” Marshall said. “Three days later, he came to my office in... Читать дальше...

President Joe Biden transferred power to Vice President Kamala Harris for a historic one hour and 25 minutes Friday while he was being sedated for a colonoscopy as part of a regular health check. However briefly, Harris became the first woman to hold presidential power in the United States. She is already the first female vice president. The White House press office said that official letters to Congress declaring the temporary transfer of power were sent at 10:10 am (1510 GMT). "The president... Читать дальше...

A total of 41 voucher packs worth €100 each have so far been handed out to tourists over the age of 65 who are spending long holidays in Malta, the Tourism Ministry has said. The so-called Long Stay Tourists scheme is part of the €20 million tourism recovery plan that came into effect on October 18. In the first month, 41 tourists have been given the vouchers.  The vouchers are being distributed from three tourist information offices. Eligible tourists are given special barcodes upon finalising... Читать дальше...

The latest issue of Child magazine will be out free with the Times of Malta tomorrow. This edition focuses on health, in particular childhood obesity, which has seemingly been aggravated during the COVID-19 pandemic due to more sedentary lifestyles. Cardiologist Robert Xuereb is adamant a balanced lifestyle between studies and physical activity is needed but adds that tackling the problem requires a coordinated effort by the government, schools and parents. Nutritionist and dietitian Manuel Attard... Читать дальше...

Cisk 0.0 Alcohol-Free Lager, only recently launched on the local market, has been awarded a Gold medal in the Non & Low Alcohol Beer – Class 1 category at the International Brewing and Cider Awards 2021 held this week in the UK. Moreover, Cisk 0.0 has also been named overall Trophy winner of the Gold winners of the three classes of the same category, that included zero alcohol, low alcohol and ultra-low alcohol. In addition, Cisk Strong, a 9% ABV Premium Lager, was awarded a Bronze medal in the Strong Beer ... Читать дальше...

A man who claimed to have acted in self-defence when he stabbed his friend during a fight that broke out inside a Qawra flat last year, was cleared by a unanimous verdict in a trial by jury. Okolo Innocent Okwudili, a 39-year old Nigerian tile-layer stood accused of murdering his flatmate and fellow national Anoubi Joseph Ezechi, 37, shortly after midnight on March 15, 2020 over what appeared to be a trivial argument about groceries.  Okwudili took the witness stand at the trial recalling that... Читать дальше...

The Dutch government on Friday outlawed traditional fireworks over New Year for the second year in a row, as hospital workers battle a record surge of COVID-19 infections. New Year's celebrations in the Netherlands are notoriously wild, with people setting off tens of millions of euros worth of fireworks in back gardens and streets, often causing injuries. That threatens to clash with a new surge in coronavirus infections, with some 21,000 new cases reported in the last 24 hours - the highest since the start of the pandemic. Читать дальше...

Video poker has become one of the most exciting games across worldwide casinos. This is the game with the highest possible odds, allowing players to affect result by using their skills.  The best thing about video poker is that you don’t have to play in real-time with other players or interact with live dealers.  Video poker brings a feeling of independence, allowing you to focus on the gameplay and every single move. To become a real master in video poker, be sure to stick to the following strategies. Читать дальше...

Police have launched an investigation after Times of Malta revealed how a group of people urged a man in crisis to jump off a Valletta bastion on Friday morning.  Sources told Times of Malta that police are investigating whether the people were instigating the man to commit suicide, an alleged violation that carries a 12-year prison sentence. Earlier on Friday, police and rescue workers successfully talked down the man, who had been sitting with his legs dangling off the side of the bastion and pacing at the top for two hours. Читать дальше...

A confidential tip-off about a suspected drug deal led police to discover around 300 grams of cocaine stuffed inside a car seat cushion.  Melvin Debono, a 30-year old car dealer from Paola, was spotted inside that car alongside a third party by police, who had been informed that a drug deal was about to take place on Wednesday. Officers spotted Debono and the other person close to a car showroom and moved in to arrest the suspect. A third party who was seen in contact with the suspect inside the car was also arrested. Читать дальше...

West Ham defender Angelo Ogbonna looks certain to miss the rest of the Premier League season after suffering a cruciate ligament injury against Liverpool, manager David Moyes said on Friday. Ogbonna, 33, is to undergo surgery after sustaining the knee injury in the Hammers’ 3-2 win at the London Stadium on November 7, which lifted them to third in the table. “He is going to have surgery, we think surgery will take place over the next couple of days,” said Moyes, who is preparing his players for a trip to face Wolves on Saturday. Читать дальше...

A woman found inside a Marsa house targeted by the police in a complex drug operation on Tuesday, was granted bail upon her arraignment on Friday. Pauline Ellul, 42, collapsed when officers entered the three-storey house on Triq is-Serkin, prompting them to call an ambulance for immediate medical assistance. The woman apparently suffered from various health issues, explained prosecuting Inspector Justine Grech during Friday's arraignment. Four others linked to the same police operation were arraigned on Thursday. Читать дальше...

Red Notice is fun in the same way the drive to work can be ‘good’: you might enjoy yourself as you pass the time away, waiting for it to end, but by the time the day is over you might struggle to remember what made it so ‘good’ in the first place. Sometimes, I just want to watch an ‘easy’ film. I love Villeneuve’s new intricate adaptation of Dune, but is it unbecoming if I want to turn my brain off for a couple of hours and let myself be spoon-fed with factory-made adrenaline rushes? The chemistry-driven... Читать дальше...

Hate crimes against Christians in Europe rose sharply in 2020, according to newly published data from the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE). The OSCE data documented 980 incidents against Christians, including arson attacks on Catholic churches, desecration and robbery of Eucharistic hosts, assaults on priests and anti-Catholic graffiti on Church property. The OSCE previously reported 595 incidents against Christians in 2019. There was a significant increase in the number of attacks against property last year... Читать дальше...

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Friday announced a record €432 billion stimulus for the world’s third-largest economy, as he looks to shore up the country’s patchy pandemic recovery. The 56 trillion yen injection, the third since the COVID crisis struck last year, “is enough to deliver a sense of safety and hope to the Japanese people,” Kishida said. The vast spending plans were expected to be approved by the cabinet later in the day and reportedly include cash and coupon handouts to... Читать дальше...

Kevin De Bruyne has been ruled out of Manchester City’s clash with Everton and next week’s Champions League showdown against Paris Saint-Germain after testing positive for coronavirus, manager Pep Guardiola said on Friday. The City boss said De Bruyne was isolating for 10 days after receiving the positive test during the recent international break. After facing Everton in domestic action, City, who are three points behind Premier League leaders Chelsea, host PSG in a crucial fixture on Wednesday. Читать дальше...

Some 2,300 families will get a laptop and free internet for a year as part of a government pilot project aimed at low-income families. The €2 million project - as part of the Digital Connect scheme - will kick off in 15 localities: Pembroke, Luqa, Swieqi, Żebbug, Mtarfa, Siggiewi, Gżira, Birgu, Naxxar, Rabat (Malta), Għajnsielem, Kerċem, Sannat, Qormi and Dingli. Eligible families will receive a letter to apply for the scheme in the coming days. Those applying for the laptop and €300 internet... Читать дальше...

British music photographer Mick Rock, whose iconic images of artists including David Bowie and the Sex Pistols earned him the nickname "the man who shot the 70s", has died aged 72, his family said Friday. "It is with the heaviest of hearts that we share our beloved psychedelic renegade Mick Rock has made the Jungian journey to the other side," his family said in a message posted on his Twitter page. "He was a photographic poet – a true force of nature who spent his days doing exactly what he loved... Читать дальше...

Following months of complaints by residents and the local council, new timber-clad steel crash barriers have been installed along John Adye Street in Naxxar earlier this month. An Infrastructure Malta spokesperson confirmed that the special barriers which had been ordered from abroad were installed in the road at the beginning of November. He said the  timber-clad steel crash barriers cost approximately €40,000. Residents previously told Times of Malta that they have been complaining about the... Читать дальше...

British retail sales rose in October after five months of zero growth thanks to early Christmas purchases, official data showed Friday. Sales by volume climbed 0.8 per cent from September, the Office for National Statistics said in a statement. “After five months of no growth, retail sales picked up in October,” ONS chief economist Grant Fitzner said in a statement. “Clothing, department stores and toy shop sales reported a boost... with some retailers suggesting that early Christmas shopping helped to bolster trade,” he added. Читать дальше...

The judges of the third edition of the Malta Businesswoman of the Year Awards (MBWYA), organised by HSBC Malta, have been announced. The MBWYA, that are also supported by Farsons Group and Nestlé Malta, recognises successful female business leaders and entrepreneurs. The awards are once again taking place under the patronage of President George Vella. This year, the board of judges is made up of Joseph Sammut, HSBC Malta general counsel (chair of the panel); Anne Marie Tabone, chief financial officer of Farsons Group; Derek Vassallo... Читать дальше...

Formula One officials have rejected the request by Mercedes for a review of Max Verstappen’s driving during the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, motorsport’s governing body said on Friday. Verstappen appeared to force Lewis Hamilton’s Mercedes wide but the FIA said the team’s appeal failed to raise significant new evidence in the case.  After the incident, Hamilton passed Verstappen 11 laps later and went to win the race last Sunday, cutting the gap on the Dutchman to 14 points. Mercedes had based its review... Читать дальше...

Updated 5.35pm People have been evacuated from a building adjacent to Portomaso Tower after a fire broke out at offices on Friday afternoon. The fire has been traced to offices on the eighth floor and has not spread to other floors. A police spokesperson said no one was injured and the fire was brought under control by the Civil Protection Department by 4.45pm. Footage: Times of Malta readers, Jonathan Borg. Video edited by Karl Andrew Micallef Adjusted approach Witnesses said the roads in the area had been closed to traffic. Читать дальше...

A woman who insulted a PN youth activist on Facebook, vowing to torment her “to the grave”, has been fined and given a suspended sentence.  Francielle Ellul appeared in court on Friday after the case had already been twice adjourned so that the woman might seek legal advice over the case. But when she turned up today alone and after being asked by the court whether she wanted the assistance of a lawyer, the woman categorically replied “No.” Ellul was charged with misuse of electronic equipment and insulting and threatening a person... Читать дальше...