timesofmalta.com newsletter - 6 Jun 2018

Copyright © 2018 timesofmalta.com Newsletter for Wednesday, 6 Jun 2018 [Times of Malta]( [Histories of Malta]( National - [Live blog: Liam Debono back in court as hit-and-run compilation of evidence continues]( The compilation of evidence in the case against 17-year-old Liam Debono is continuing on Wednesday morning, with forensic experts and eyewitnesses expected to testify. Mr Debono faces 22 different charges, including those of attempted murder, for... - [Awareness efforts on disabled people's relationships 'promising']( Malta’s increased awareness of sexual and romantic relationships about disabled people's relationships has been flagged as a “promising practice” by the EU’s Agency for Fundamental Rights – FRA. In its annual report published on Tuesday, FRA says... - [500 doctors object to embryo freezing]( More than 500 medical doctors have signed a declaration expressing their opposition to the government’s plan to introduce embryo freezing, insisting that life starts at conception. The move came just a month after a group of 100 academics from the... - [Air Malta is world's 9th-best airline, according to AirHelp]( Air Malta has been voted the ninth top airline worldwide by AirHelp in its Airline Worldwide Rankings for 2018. AirHelp score compares each airline with three criteria to see how they perform against their competition. Statistics are provided on... - [Five-year sentence reduction for man at heart of former Judge bribery scandal]( The man whose 18-year jail term lay at the heart of the bribery scandal surrounding the late judge Ray Pace has been handed a five-year reduction on appeal against his prison term. Darren Charles Desira, 41, of Å»ebbuÄ¡, had landed the jail term... World news - [Secluded resort chosen for Trump-Kim summit in Singapore]( US president Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will meet at a luxury resort on Sentosa Island for nuclear talks next week in Singapore, the White House said. The historic meeting will be held at the Capella Hotel, press secretary... - [Britain clears way for Murdoch to battle Comcast for Sky]( Rupert Murdoch faces a €25.13 billion fight with US cable company Comcast for European pay-TV company Sky after Britain cleared his bid providing he sells off its TV news business. A sale of Sky News to Disney or another third party would be... - [Film producer Harvey Weinstein pleads not guilty to rape - media]( Movie mogul Harvey Weinstein pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to charges of rape and sexual assault in the first cases involving the disgraced producer to be tested in criminal court since scores of accusers emerged last year, New York news media... - [Jordan's King appoints new PM as protests resume]( Jordan's King Abdullah II has appointed a new prime minister, the royal palace said, naming a leading reformer as head of government in the hope of quelling the largest anti-government protests in recent years. Cabinet member Omar Razzaz, a... - [Italy's PM Conte promises radical change in address to parliament]( Italy's new prime minister promised on Tuesday to bring radical change to the country as he sought parliamentary backing for an anti-establishment government which plans to challenge European Union rules on budgets and immigration. Prime Minister... Opinion - [Joseph, please break this policy - Chris Fearne]( Joseph Muscat has been at the helm of our party for exactly 10 years. The best observation I can think of making on this milestone, this... - [Casa conspiracy theorist - Martin Scicluna]( I find myself nonplussed. For the last few months since MEP David Casa rose without trace to become the European Parliament’s... - [Leaf out of Peter and Paul - Albert Buttigieg]( Peter was a fisherman, Paul was a scholar. Although both concurred about the anointed One, both bore divergent points of view. Peter... - [The spectre of Moloch - Klaus Vella Bardon]( As to be expected, the shocking result of the abortion referendum in Ireland has been greeted with gleeful gloating by thelikes of Martin... - [Playing with taxpayers’ money - Arnold Cassola]( We are all human beings, with our human defects. That is why checks and balances are needed in life. And even more in political life. Letters - [Elusive modal shift]( In her letter ‘Design of bicycle tracks and lanes’ (June 25, 2008), then public relations manager Daniela Borg Mizzi confidently advised... - [Animal rescuers]( I would like to commend the two animal ambulance operators Joe Grech and Mario Axisa on their professional efficiency and speed with... - [Silent laws]( While enthusiastically welcoming Minister Josè Herrera’s battle against the excess of noise that bedevils our islands (June 1), in my... - [Lack of respect]( On Sunday morning we paid our respects to a fellow cyclist who lost his life due to, more than anything, lack of respect. Lack of respect... - [Visa 'roadmap']( In the editorial of October 5, regarding the meeting of the Prime Minister with President George W. Bush, The Times wrote: "On the matter... Sport - [Fenech returns with Stripes]( Birkirkara completed their first major signing in the summer transfer market, when Malta midfielder Paul Fenech signed a three-contract... - [World powerboat champion has his eye on record-breaking race around Malta]( Five-time World Powerboat champion Aaron Ciantar is days away from attempting to become the fastest person to ever circumnavigate Malta. - [Iran first team to arrive in Russia for World Cup]( Iran became the first team to arrive in Russia for the World Cup on Tuesday, nine days before the opening match of the June 14 to July 15... - [Russia held to 1-1 draw by Turkey in final friendly before World Cup]( World Cup hosts Russia squandered the lead to draw 1-1 with Turkey in Moscow on Tuesday, extending their winless streak to seven matches... - [Cecchinato stuns former champion Djokovic at French Open]( Marco Cecchinato beat former champion and 12-times major winner Novak Djokovic 6-3 7-6(4) 1-6 7-6(11) at the French Open on Tuesday to... Business News - [Enhanced EU motor vehicle insurance rules]( Stronger EU rules on motor vehicle insurance are in the pipeline. Through its recent proposal to amend the current EU motor insurance... - [Assessment of fiscal forecasts]( On May 31, the Malta Fiscal Advisory Council (MFAC) presented its assessment of the fiscal forecasts contained in the Update of Stability... - [No-deal Brexit could cost businesses £20bn a year, tax official says]( Companies face an extra £20 billion a year in costs to comply with the customs arrangement if there is a no-deal Brexit, Britain’s most... - [Airlines hope flashier content for travel agents boosts sales]( Airlines are betting that a new system for showcasing their wares on travel agents’ screens will help sell fancier seats, tastier meals,... - [Tech stocks at record high]( World tech stocks hit a record high yesterday spurred on by an all-time peak for Apple, a 17-year top for European tech firms and news... Community - [Announcements - June 6, 2018]( ELLUL. Cherished in life, beloved in death. Our angel, GIULIA MARIA, was entrusted to us by the Lord to love and to hold, to protect and... - [Vittoriosa spring concert]( The St Lawrence Musical Society is today commemorating its 135th anniversary with its annual musical concert at Fort St Angelo,... - [Grand fair at De La Salle College]( A grand fair is being held at De La Salle College grounds tomorrow. Schoolchildren, their parents and friends are invited for a day... - [Parking outside the box]( A motorist in Santa Venera has taken it upon himself to fix Malta’s bad habit of having too many roundabouts and not enough parking... - [An exhibition of note]( A selection of paintings by Chevalier Maestro Pawlu Grech will be exhibited at Casa Antonia Nursing and Residential Home in Balzan. The... Blogs - [Prime Minister, we need to chat]( I must confess I liked Joseph Muscat's Facebook interview with Katriel, the brave young man who suffers from a rare form of... - [Educating post-millennials]( Most of us know that educational success is no guarantee of wellbeing in adulthood. Fewer of us are familiar with the debate on how... - [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... Copyright © 2018 Times of Malta Newsletter for Wednesday, 6 Jun 2