timesofmalta.com newsletter - 4 Jun 2018

Copyright © 2018 timesofmalta.com Newsletter for Monday, 4 Jun 2018 [Times of Malta]( [Musical Instruments of the Maltese Islands]( National - [Man plunges three storeys from Portomaso balcony]( A French man was seriously injured when he plunged three storeys from a balcony in Portomaso at 4am. The man was treated on site by the emergency services and has now been hospitalised. Police investigations are still underway. - [Four days of music, colour and positive vibes come to an end]( One of Malta’s most popular festivals came to a close yesterday as Earth Garden wrapped up after four days of music, colour and positive vibes at the National Park, in Ta’ Qali. Now in its 11th edition, the annual open-air festival featured five... - [Guatemala's Fuego volcano eruption kills 25, injures hundreds]( An estimated 25 people, including at least three children, were killed and nearly 300 injured on Sunday in the most violent eruption of Guatemala's Fuego volcano in more than four decades, officials said. Volcan de Fuego, whose name means "Volcano... - [Today's front pages: June 4, 2018]( The Times of Malta investigated the number of underage drivers and found that 55 have been arraigned in three years. It also reports on the various concerns generated by plans to extend Ghadira beach. The Malta Independent featured the prime... - [Fifty-five underage drivers arraigned in three years]( Fifty-five underage drivers have been arraigned since 2015, police statistics show. The issue of underage driving came to the fore last month when a 17-year-old was charged with the attempted murder of traffic policeman Simon Schembri. It emerged... World news - [At least 46 migrants dead after boat sinks off Tunisian coast]( Updated 9pm - Death toll rises At least 46 migrants were killed when their boat sank off Tunisia's southern coast and 67 others were rescued by the coast guard, the defence ministry said on Sunday, one of the worst migrant boat accidents in recent... - [Berlin police shoot man waving knife inside cathedral]( German police on Sunday said they had shot and injured a man who had rampaged with a knife through the Berlin Cathedral, and also said there were no signs the incident was politically motivated. Police said on Twitter that officers rushed to the... - [Watch: Trump 'probably' has power to pardon himself, says his lawyer](  US President Donald Trump's attorney Rudy Giuliani said on Sunday the president probably has the power to pardon himself but does not plan to do so. Asked whether Trump has the power to give himself a pardon, Giuliani said, "He's not, but he... - [Brexit 'no deal' doomsday scenario claims dismissed by UK minister]( Britain will have a good set of proposals on Brexit policy ready for a meeting of European Union leaders this month, interior minister Sajid Javid said on Sunday, adding that he expected a positive response from Brussels. He rejected a newspaper... - [Anti-immigrant party tipped to win as Slovenians vote in national elections]( The head of the anti-immigrant party widely tipped to win national elections in Slovenia on Sunday said forming a government would not be easy, as he cast his ballot in a town in the country's east. In a hugely fragmented vote, the Adriatic... Opinion - [Workers for partisan needs - Michael Briguglio]( A total 839 persons are now employed by the Community Work Scheme administered by the General Workers’ Union and financed through public... - [Allure of city living - James Vella Clark]( Last week was 10 years since I first moved to Valletta. The allure of living in the city was all there. Back then, things looked very... - [Poverty is no perception - Claudia Cuschieri]( In his contribution on the 2018 pension adequacy report published by the European Commission, Michael Briguglio (May 21) argues that “the... - [Of courage and cowardice - Patrick Pullicino]( In May 2016, in Stratford upon Avon, a woman lunged into the path of a huge car transporter to push her little daughter, riding a... - [Dying for a pastizz - Mark Anthony Falzon]( Some bright spark at Mater Dei has decided that the time’s up for normal food. Full-fat cheese, sweet and savoury pastries, chocolate,... Letters - [Utter shambles]( I appeal to the Tourism Minister and the local council to urgently draw up a master plan for the upkeep and maintenance of Qawra and... - [Humane care]( Recently, I visited Gozo General Hospital with my daughter. In the past, I spent a lot of time in hospitals in my country, Spain, where... - [Mind-boggling]( I have just been reading Martin Scicluna’s ‘Pro-choice Irish’ contribution (May 30). When I finished reading, I wondered who this man... - [Save the graffiti]( The article ‘19th century mural to be preserved’ (May 25), depicting the stay of an Indian army contingent in Malta, attracted my attention. - [Security procedures]( I refer to Alfred Gauci’s letter entitled ‘Silly security rules’ (The Sunday Times of Malta, May 20). APS Bank would like to clarify that... Sport - [Lopetegui not concerned by Switzerland draw]( Spain goalkeeper David de Gea made a rare error which led to his side drawing 1-1 at home to Switzerland in a World Cup warm-up friendly... - [Cecchinato upsets Goffin to reach last eight]( Unheralded Italian Marco Cecchinato stormed into the French Open quarter-finals by upsetting Belgian eighth seed David Goffin 7-5 4-6 6-0... - [Watch: Neymar returns in scoring style as Brazil beat Croatia]( Neymar scored on his return to action after three months out through injury as Brazil warmed up for the World Cup with a 2-0 friendly win... - [Lorenzo wins in Italy while Marquez fails to score]( Spain's Jorge Lorenzo led a Ducati one-two in the Italian team's home grand prix at the Mugello circuit on Sunday while MotoGP leader... - [Watch: Schembri unveils biography to inspire young players]( Andre Schembri’s European journey has now become an open book as the Malta vice-captain launched his autobiography. In Schembri’s words,... Business News - [Shipping movements]( The following ships are expected in Malta: The Vega Hercules from Trapani to Tripoli, the CMA CGM Lotus from Misurata, the Cielo di... - [US job growth seen picking up, wage gains likely moderate]( US job growth likely accelerated in May as warmer weather boosted hiring at construction sites, but wage gains are expected to have... - [Eurozone factory growth at 15-month low in May and outlook subdued]( Eurozone factory growth slowed to a 15-month low last month, hampered by extra holidays, and forward-looking indicators suggest it will... - [Malta Pavilion at international property exhibition]( Maltese property developments, estate agents and other organisations are being invited to participate with Property Malta on the Malta... - [Mazda celebrates 50 million vehicles made in Japan]( Mazda Motor Corporation has announced that cumulative production in Japan reached 50 million units on May 15. To mark the milestone, the... Community - [Over €500,000 raised in Labour Party marathon]( A total of €501,221 was donated to the Labour Party during a marathon on the theme of #JM10. The money will be dedicated towards the... - [Disappointment as Emma fails to make it to Amici finals]( Emma Muscat's fans in Malta were gutted when the 18-year-old singer failed to make it to the finals of Italian talent show Amici. Her... - [Educating and empowering patients]( The National Patients’ Organisation – Malta is hosting two half-day conferences about patients’ rights and responsibilities in which... - [Announcements - June 4, 2018]( GANADO. Remembering our dear friend VANNI on this the first anniversary of his death. Ever in our thoughts and prayers. Manfred and... - [Killed cyclist's memory honoured with Kappara 'ghost bike']( Updated 6.30pm - Added National Youth Council statement A white bicycle memorial has been set up at the Kappara junction spot where... Blogs - [Free votes and unanimity]( In the last few weeks Adrian Delia, leader of the Nationalist Party, gave his group free votes on two bills presented in Parliament. The... - [The Montebello debacle]( Sunday started with a concentrated barrage against the Archbishop. It-Torċa fired the first volley, though truth be told It-Torċa’s... - [Because football matters]( The World Cup will soon kick off. Hurrah—what marvellous news. What a breath of freshest air. We can now get down to a serious and... - [The Weakened Embryo Production Act]( One hundred professors and lecturers from 14 faculties of the University of Malta are the latest in a long list of experts that have... - [IVF: Will Joseph Muscat ignore the President as well?]( Will the government heed the appeal by the President about the IVF debate, after having ignored appeals made by many, including George...