Новости за 06.12.2021

Formula One’s annus mirabilis has the ending it deserves with Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen on exactly the same number of points ahead of the weekend’s winner-takes-all showdown in Abu Dhabi. Back in July Verstappen had built up a cosy 32-point lead but the momentum is now back at Mercedes with Hamilton driving like a man with an unprecedented eighth world championship in his sights. The Briton’s against-all-odds win in Brazil, Qatar cruise and Sunday’s Saudi stunner means that for the first... Читать дальше...

Jean-Paul Debono (Żurrieq Wolves) and Kimberely Anne Gauci (Evolve Endurance Club) claimed victory during the fourth edition of the Eurosport Safi 5k race organised this weekend by Rush Athletic Club in collaboration with the Safi Local Council. The men’s race proved to be an exciting, fast affair with Debono crossing the finish line with a strong 15’37 time to claim victory, with Aaron Mifsud (15’56) just pipping Evolve’s Andrew Grech by a mere two seconds to claim second place. Among the women... Читать дальше...

Libya's rival central banks said on Monday they had reached a reunification deal, seven years after they divided as conflict tore the country apart. The original bank, which manages the North African state's vast oil revenues, had been severed in 2014 when a complex civil war gave rise to rival administrations in the east and west. But on Monday, the governor of the internationally recognised body in the western capital Tripoli, Seddik al-Kabir and his eastern-based counterpart Ali al-Hebri "agreed... Читать дальше...

British supermarket giant Tesco faces the prospect of more empty shelves this Christmas as drivers and warehouse workers go on strike over pay, Unite trade union warned on Monday. Unite said in a statement that more than 1,200 of its members will strike in the coming weeks, sparking more logistics woes for Britain’s biggest retailer. “Tesco shoppers in many parts of the UK face empty shelves in the run-up to Christmas as members of Unite announced strike action in a dispute over pay,” the union said. Читать дальше...

A Serbian woman who shared the Mellieħa flat where a man was stabbed to death in July, was sleeping in her room when she heard the couple fighting as they often did. Dragana Vessalinovic was testifying on Monday at the compilation of evidence against Mayumi Santos Patacsil, 44, who stands accused of having murdered her partner, Marcelino Montalban Saraza, at their rented two-bedroom apartment in the very early hours of July 2.  The witness recalled how that night she was sleeping with her daughter... Читать дальше...

Il-Ħaġar museum and cultural centre of Victoria will mark the first centenary of the traditional procession with Baby Jesus created by Dun Ġorġ Preca in 1921 with the publication of a set of exclusive Christmas cards. Il-Ħaġar management has produced 14 high-quality reproductions in two boxes of seven, artistic enough to keep as a souvenir. The original artworks, mostly held in private collections, were exhibited at Il-Ħaġar this year. The artworks are by Martin Attard, Rafel Bonnici Calì, Mario Caffaro Rore... Читать дальше...

The National Audit Office could not conclude its probe into the first round of COVID-19 vouchers, which cost the government €45 million, because data was missing or incomplete. The NAO’s own attempt to reconcile the vouchers issued with those redeemed proved “futile”, a new report, published Monday, has revealed. The office said it had encountered “significant problems” when it was auditing the voucher scheme, which was intended to boost economic activity during the COVID-19 pandemic. The vouchers were launched in June 2020. Читать дальше...

The MSE Equity Price Index opened the week in negative territory as it slid by 0.65% to a 1-year low of 3,749.651 points. MIA, IHI, GO, Malita and Farsons all ended lower while only HSBC closed higher. Meanwhile, three other companies ended the day unchanged as the total value of shares traded was the highest in over a week at €0.16 million. Malta International Airport plc lost 2.6% to a 1-year low of €5.70 albeit most trades took place at last Friday’s closing price of €5.85. A total of 1,208 shares changed hands across four deals. Читать дальше...

Malta International Airport on Saturday welcomed its first flight from the Croatian capital of Zagreb. The Zagreb route is the first direct link between Malta and Croatia. In a statement, the Luqa airport on Monday said it had also introduced a new flight to Parma.  The flights will be operated on Tuesdays and Saturdays throughout winter by Lauda Europe and Malta Air respectively. Both airlines are part of Ryanair Holdings. 

Two Opposition MPs and an outspoken university academic testified on Monday about a string of anonymous letters sent to their workplace and homes which they said were meant to stop them from airing their political views in public.   When the first letter landed on his desk on July 12, consultant surgeon Kevin Cassar “turned cold” as he opened the envelope and read the abusive and insulting contents inside.  Cassar is a Times of Malta opinion writer.  Cassar was testifying in proceedings against 71-year old Valletta resident Joseph Mary Borg... Читать дальше...

A university disciplinary committee will decide whether a dean should be sanctioned over plagiarism.  Last week it was revealed that an article co-authored by the university’s Dean of the Faculty for Social Wellbeing Andrew Azzopardi was removed from an academic journal on the basis of plagiarism. His fellow faculty colleague, Saviour Formosa, who is among the academics claiming their work was plagiarised, has called for Azzopardi's resignation.   Azzopardi has admitted mistakes were made in the paper... Читать дальше...

The title of Rebecca Ranieri’s first solo exhibition M’haju allibbirari (I have to free myself) owes it origins to the Sicilian dialect which is officially recognised as a language independent of the Italian language. Sicilian has many variations, particular to the different areas of the Mediterranean island and its towns and villages. Sicilian and its dialectal derivations stretch back to even beyond Hellenistic times. Ranieri’s late grandfather was Sicilian. He taught the young Rebecca many... Читать дальше...

The Nationalist Party’s head of communication has resigned.   In a statement on Monday afternoon, the PN said Alessandro Farrugia had stepped down from his position, citing “personal reasons” for his departure.  The PN thanked Farrugia for his service and said a new director of communications will be appointed shortly.  Simon Vella Gregory will be acting director of communications in the interim. A former spokesman for the late president emeritus Guido de Marco, Farrugia had been coordinating... Читать дальше...

British inflation will “comfortably” top five per cent in April due to rocketing energy prices, well above the Bank of England’s target, a high-ranking BoE official forecast on Monday. Ben Broadbent, deputy governor for monetary policy, made the prediction ahead of a central bank policy meeting next week during which the BoE could decide to lift its historically low interest rate, or leave it intact. Broadbent said inflation would soar further when the domestic energy price cap is hiked by UK regulator Ofgem. Читать дальше...

Because we spend one-third of our lives at work, our workplace can significantly impact our health and happiness. A healthy working environment is one in which there are not only fewer but also more health-promoting situations that can lead to injury and sickness. A healthy workplace is one in which employees and managers work together to promote the health, safety, and well-being of all employees while also maintaining productivity.  Businesses that want to succeed in the long run must show that they care for their employees... Читать дальше...

With so many online slots platforms available these days, it's no surprise that people are looking for reliable info on the best ones. Spending hours playing the same old slot games is not fun anymore, which is why many are looking to find new and exciting games.  However, finding your next best favourite slot game or online casino among the thousands of options might not be easy, which is why reading reviews by gambling experts and fellow gamers is a great idea. If you are looking for reviews... Читать дальше...

Sliema Wanderers have reached an agreement to sign Italian striker Matteo Piciollo. Reports in the local media said on Tuesday that the Wanderers approached the former Valletta FC striker with a view of bringing him back to Maltese football next month and an agreement was finally reached. Piciollo enjoys a huge experience in Maltese football having had spells with Floriana, Balzan, and Valletta with whom he played several major honours. The Italian forward left Valletta last season to continue his career in Italy with Pineto Calcio. Читать дальше...

Malta is one of those small countries with enormous potential when it comes to foreign investment. The country is usually mentioned within the context of a popular tourist destination. This is certainly true and there is no doubt that this is one of the cornerstones of its economy. But as well as being a sunny Mediterranean island with a booming tourist property market, Malta offers a great deal more than simply holiday home and villa investment opportunities. The island is much more than another Costa del Sol or Benidorm. Читать дальше...

 The German Football Association (DFB) on Monday opened an investigation into explosive remarks made by England midfielder Jude Bellingham about the referee after Borussia Dortmund’s 3-2 loss to Bayern Munich. The 18-year-old Bellingham claimed costly decisions by referee Felix Zwayer in Saturday’s game were to be expected given he was implicated in the worst match-fixing scandal in German history. Bellingham will be asked to explain his comments to the DFB’s disciplinary committee, which will then decide what action to take. Читать дальше...

The Nationalist Party will be filing a motion in parliament to cancel a controversial legal notice which allows for the removal of online court judgements.  The legal notice gives the director-general of the court sole discretion to alter or remove judgements from the courts’ online portal. Passed on the pretext of granting people the right to be forgotten, the legislation has been criticised for placing barriers to transparency and restricting knowledge that is in the public interest. The legal... Читать дальше...

What would you picture if Canada cropped up in a conversation? For those with a sweet tooth or three, then it is definitely maple syrup. And for the more sporty, it would be ice hockey – which is probably the most popular sport in Canada.  A relatively unknown fact is that Canada is the second largest country in the world – which means that it has no shortage of beautiful landscapes. From the Rocky Mountains and Niagara Falls to the Okanagan Valley and the cities of Vancouver, Victoria and Calgary... Читать дальше...

Asian markets were mixed in trading on Monday, tracking uncertainty over the Omicron variant of the coronavirus as well as disappointing US jobs data and struggling Chinese tech firms. The Omicron variant has been detected across the globe but no deaths have yet been reported, with authorities worldwide racing to determine how contagious it is and how effective existing vaccines are at fighting it.  Top US pandemic advisor Anthony Fauci said on Sunday that while more information was needed, preliminary... Читать дальше...

MeDirect Bank Malta has upgraded its eBanking investment platform providing users a more intuitive design and easy access to over 4,000 securities. The platform offers customers the opportunity to choose their preferred investment from a huge selection of equities listed on 17 international stock exchanges, several ETFs and Mutual Funds managed by international and leading fund houses, together with a selection of local and international bonds.  The upgrade includes also the introduction of real-time pricing on equities and ETFs. Читать дальше...

Are you currently looking for new ways of how to increase your income? How about a job from home? In this article, we want to introduce you to the most lucrative jobs that you can easily do at home. Earning money from home has never been this easy! More people are starting to work entirely online. When the pandemic hit, many people were forced to find new ways and work from home in a day-to-day situation. Suddenly meetings was being held online, and it worked! Now, since the country is opening up more... Читать дальше...

A senior citizen’s life is in danger after he crashed his car, overturning it, in Xagħra on Monday morning. The 84-year-old man, who is from the Gozitan village, was driving a Daihatsu Sirion on Triq Tas-Sruġ at 10.15am when he lost control of the vehicle, crashed into a wall and overturned the car in the process. A medical team dispatched from Gozo General Hospital administered first-aid on site and then took him to the hospital by ambulance. Doctors have said that he is seriously injured. Magistrate... Читать дальше...