Новости за 25.11.2021

Celtic’s chances of progress in the Europa League were ended by a late Bayer Leverkusen rally to lose 3-2 in Germany on Thursday as Real Betis, Lazio and Galatasaray secured their places in the knockout stages. Leverkusen had already qualified but made sure of top spot in Group G and a place in the last 16 thanks to two goals in the final eight minutes at the Bay Arena. Robert Andrich headed the hosts in front before Josip Juranovic equalised from the penalty spot. Jota’s sweet strike 11 minutes... Читать дальше...

Dismay at the demolition of a landmark Sliema house has been replaced by more outrage at the “atrocity” of the inclusion of its original niche into the new block of flats. The incongruous addition from the iconic Id-Dar il-Ħadra (the Green House), as it was known to locals, in St Agatha Street, has added insult to injury and been described as an abomination. “Even the saint it housed could not take it and has escaped,” one outraged resident said. The original property, with its unmistakable and unusual green facade with niche and statue... Читать дальше...

Floriana FC announced that Argentine attacking midfielder Ulisses Arias has signed a new three-year contract, the Premier League club announced. “Argentinian Uli Arias has today committed his future to Floriana Football Club by signing a new 3-year contract till 2024/25,” the Premier League club said in a statement. “The 25-year-old skillful attacking midfielder had an impressive start to this season, displaying classy performances and scoring two goals. “Much more is to come from this exemplary... Читать дальше...

There was a significant drop in antibiotic use in Malta during the first year of the pandemic, new analysis has found. European Union figures show an almost 20% drop in overall consumption of antibiotics in Malta during 2020, compared with the previous year. It was a larger drop than the EU average of more than 15%. The European Centre of Disease Prevention and Control noted that the decrease “had a more noticeable effect in countries where overuse and inappropriate use was common before the COVID-19 pandemic”. Читать дальше...

The streets of the Slovak capital Bratislava were deserted Thursday as a new partial COVID lockdown came into effect in the country where new cases are soaring.  Slovakia, which is battling one of the world's highest COVID-19 infection rates, announced new measures on Wednesday, which include closing non-essential shops.  People have been asked to stay home for much of the day and are allowed outside only between the hours of 1am to 5am for the next two weeks.  During the day they can only leave the house for essential reasons... Читать дальше...

Almost two years after curtains went down around the world, circus troupe Cirque du Soleil is preparing to return to the high wire for the first time on Thursday with a performance in Valletta. Musicians, dancers and acrobats will walk the tightrope of performing in the middle of a pandemic for FIERI, the show inspired by the history of Malta and which runs from November 25 to December 19. “We haven’t been in front of a crowd for nearly two years. You can feel they are all eager to be on stage in front of a live audience,” Stacy Delince... Читать дальше...

Ralf Rangnick is close to finalising a deal to become Manchester United’s interim manager as they seek a replacement for the sacked Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, it was widely reported on Thursday. The Premier League giants have identified the German, 63, who is currently head of sports and development at Russian club Lokomotiv Moscow, as a potential short-term successor to the Norwegian. Michael Carrick took charge of the side for Tuesday’s Champions League win at Villarreal, which secured progress to the knockout stages... Читать дальше...

The online casino industry is booming and many investors are eager to set up shop in various parts of the world. One major obstacle that many prospective casino operators are experiencing right now is the strict gambling legislation that’s present in many countries. However, there are a few bright gems that serve as gambling havens in select parts of the world and one of those gems is Malta. The country’s gambling activities are completely governed by the Malta Gaming Authority. This regulatory... Читать дальше...

French fishermen will on Friday block ferry traffic into three Channel ports and the movement of goods through the tunnel between France and the UK in protest over post-Brexit fishing rights, a union said. Describing the action as a "warning shot", French national fisheries committee (CNPMEM) chairman Gerard Romiti said ferry traffic would be blocked at the ports of Saint-Malo, Ouistreham and Calais as well as freight traffic into the Channel Tunnel for several hours. The months-long dispute between... Читать дальше...

Former Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi hit it out Speaker Anġlu Farrugia over a stern letter he sent to the son of slain journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. In a strongly worded letter sent on Sunday, Matthew Caruana Galizia called on the Speaker to resign with Farrugia’s lawyer replying on Wednesday that the activist seemed to not understand parliamentary procedure or the laws of Malta. Caruana Galizia took the Speaker to task over a watered-down reprimand he sent to Labour MP Rosianne Cutajar over... Читать дальше...

Health Minister Chris Fearne described the news that the European Medicines Agency (EMA) had approved a COVID-19 vaccine for young children as "great", with Malta now expected to roll out the jab in the coming weeks.  The EMA announced on Thursday it had approved Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for children aged five to 11. This will be the first vaccine cleared for use among the age group. The Pfizer vaccine had been approved for children older than 12 in summer. Reacting, Health Minister Chris Fearne hailed this as "great news". Читать дальше...

Hugo Maradona, the brother of the legendary Argentine player Diego Armando Maradona, will be in Malta next month to lead a number of training sessions for young players at the Qormi FC premises. The training camp will be held between December 16 and 19 and is open for age groups ranging from U-9 to U-15. Hugo Maradona is a former Argentine youth international who during his playing career was on the books of Ascoli, in the Italian Serie A, Rayo Vallecano in the Spanis La Liga, and Austria’s Rapid Vienna before rejoining Argentinos Juniors. Читать дальше...

The cast of Il-Qfil u l-Ħelsien skont Manwel Dimech gathered at the Old Military Prison in Kordin during a walk-through show around within the historic set of this profoundly patriotic production, which is set to open its doors tomorrow, Friday, November 26. Present for this event were Arts Minister Jose Herrera; director, writer and ideator Victor Jacono; music director and ideator Kris Spiteri; and Teatru Malta's artistic director Sean Buhagiar, along with one of the largest casts to have come... Читать дальше...

The Malta Police Union on Thursday filed a judicial protest complaining that the conditions in an internal call for assistant commissioners were "restrictive and discriminatory", putting its members at a disadvantage. The call was issued on November 5 and, some days later, the union filed a trade dispute with the police commissioner. The call for assistant commissioners had been issued following three scathing reports by the Ombudsman which found that a similar exercise in 2016 was irregular and “a parody”. Читать дальше...

The European Citizens' Panels of the Conference on the Future of Europe significantly contributed to people’s personal growth and independence, participant Massimo Cherrett said.  “Apart from the plethora of knowledge I gained during the conference and our various deliberations, I am now also more open to experiences which are available to me,” Cherrett said. “Although I used to believe I am not knowledgeable enough, I don’t necessarily have to be an expert in the field in order to participate and have fruitful discussions,” he added. Читать дальше...

Mikel Arteta hopes to bring former Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger back to the Emirates in some capacity after revealing on Thursday that initial talks had taken place. The 72-year-old Frenchman won three Premier League titles and seven FA Cups during his 22-year spell in charge of the London club, which ended in 2018. One of his most striking achievements was completing the 2003/04 Premier League season unbeaten – the last time Arsenal were crowned English champions. Current manager Arteta, who played under Wenger... Читать дальше...

Dino Fino Home has announced the Black Friday Open Weekend which will take place at its showroom in Msida Valley Road, Birkirkara between November 26-28 from 10am till 7pm. During this open weekend, customers will benefit from great special offers and promotions. All customers ordering any furniture until end of November will automatically participate in a lottery in which they can win an Eliocell Mattress 160 x 195cm including delivery. The draw date is on December 1.  Moreover, Dino Fino Home... Читать дальше...

Over a third of university students and staff know someone who experienced sexual harassment on campus, a new survey has shown. The survey also showed that more than half - 57.8% - of university students and staff are not aware of the university's sexual harassment policy. The policy has been recently updated following consulation.  The survey showed that some 31% knew someone who suffered sexual harassment on campus and 60% said no action was taken by the victim for a range of reasons - including fear of victimisation. Читать дальше...

A part of the Nadur football pitch collapsed on Thursday during a storm that battered Malta and Gozo.  In a statement, the Nadur Youngsters FC said the Peter Paul Camilleri Ground, as the pitch is formally known, "is closed for the time being due to the collapse of its external wall". "All necessary precautions have been taken and to avoid any accidents we decided to close all access to our training ground until all necessary works are done and it is safe to resume training. "We are doing the... Читать дальше...

The European Commission will on Thursday present a plan to oblige online platforms to clearly label paid political advertising, according to a document seen by AFP. Advertising designed to promote a political party or candidate will have to be marked as such and indicate who has paid for the campaign. This will not apply to politicians posting on their own personal social media accounts, but Brussels wants to impose transparency on organised campaigns to influence elections.   Each ad should include the identity of the sponsor paying for it... Читать дальше...

Requests for help with mental health issues have increased by about 500 per cent since the start of the pandemic, according to the Richmond Foundation.  The NGO, which focuses on mental health and provides free services for those in need said people were initially experiencing anxiety but were now dealing with issues related to pandemic fatigue. It received 4,500 requests for help in 2020 and 7,000 appeals for help so far this year. That compares to previous years, where the NGO typically received... Читать дальше...

Sarah Demicoli set a new national record at the Guildford City Short Course Level 2 Winter Open Meet that was held in the United Kingdom in the past few days. Demicoli formed part of a Neptunes ASC contingent of eight swimmers that took part in the swimming meet that was held between November 20 and 21. The Neptunes contingent, led by coach Roland Eskudt, enjoyed some impressive performances with a spate of personal bests and podium placings. Continue reading this article on SportsDesk, the sports... Читать дальше...

Last updated 11.44am Motorists were rescued from cars in a number of locations on Thursday as heavy rain flooded roads all over Malta. Police, civil protection and army units were deployed as cars were swept away in areas such as Burmarrad and Żebbiegħ and roads were blocked by raging waters and stalled cars. No one was reported to be injured, the police said, but several rescue operations were under way. The roads between St Microelectronics and the airport tunnels in Kirkop, and near Casa Arkati... Читать дальше...

Ħamrun Spartans have lodged an appeal against the three-match suspension incurred by their striker Faissal El Bakhtaoui following his dismissal in last Sunday’s 1-0 defeat to Hibernians in the BOV Premier League. The French forward was shown a straight red card by referee Slobodan Petrovic for kicking Hibernians midfielder Dunstan Vella five minutes from half-time. El Bakhtaoui was severely punished by the Malta FA Disciplinary Commissioner who handed a three-match ban to the Spartans forward for violent play. Читать дальше...

A hooded man armed with a knife escaped with cash late on Wednesday after a hold-up in a shop in St Augustine Street, Paceville. The incident happened at about 11pm. The 31-year-old shopkeeper, from St Paul's Bay, was unharmed. The police are searching for the suspect.