timesofmalta.com newsletter - 2 Jul 2016

Copyright © 2016 timesofmalta.com Newsletter for Saturday, 2 Jul 2016 [Times of Malta] [Musical Instruments of the Maltese Islands] National - [After facing the censors' cuts, satirical show to return] What do Ira Losco, Peppi Azzopardi and Evarist Bartolo have in common? They were all subjected to a grilling on satirical show Min Imissu. The guests laughed and took it in their stride, but it seems, some failed to see the funny side. And one day... - [Man missing from Mount Carmel for six weeks may be roaming in St Paul’s Bay] The wife of Tom Stewart, who has been missing for over a month, was recently offered a glimmer of hope after receiving reports that her husband was spotted in St Paul’s Bay. Mr Stewart was reported missing on May 20, having escaped from Mount... - [Maltese newspaper review] These are the main stories featured in today's Maltese newspapers: Times of Malta reports that the Planning Authority is on Monday expected to approve an application for the construction of a new fireworks factory just a stone’s throw away from... - [Go ahead expected for fireworks factory close to scene of fatal incidents] The Planning Authority is on Monday expected to approve an application for the construction of a new fireworks factory just a stone’s throw away from two similar complexes that blew up in 2010 and 2012, claiming 10 lives. Despite being on outside... - [Not minding the (age) gap] What happens when a Danish metal artist meets a Maltese writer and illustrator? Ramona Depares interviews Marie Louise Kold and Ä orÄ¡ Mallia, a couple whose very relationship is defined by their creativity. If the words ‘power couple’ were to be a... World news - ['Terror threat' against Heathrow-US flight] A minister has said "all steps necessary to keep the public safe" are being taken after a threat was reportedly made against Heathrow Airport. An alert from non-governmental counter-terrorism organisation SITE Intelligence Group yesterday warned... - [Commandos rescue 13 hostages, kill six gunmen as Dhaka siege ends] Updated 9am Suspected Islamic gunmen attacked an upscale cafe in the Bangladeshi capital popular with foreigners before police stormed the building and rescued at least 13 hostages, officials said. Six gunmen were killed during the police... - [Rome's Colosseum sparkles after magnate-funded restoration] The Colosseum has emerged more imposing than ever after a multimillion-euro cleaning operation. The restoration work saw a patina of soot and grime removed from the ancient arena, which has been affected by pollution in traffic-clogged Rome for... - [Ozone layer starting to heal] Researchers have found the first evidence that the thinning of the ozone layer above Antarctica is starting to heal, according to the BBC. Observations and calculations indicate that, in September, the hole in ozone layer above Antarctica was... - [Paris drives old cars off its streets] Paris has banned old, exhaust-belching cars from its streets in a war on air pollution that environmentalists hope will also drive dirty vehicles from the centres of other European cities. Air pollution, in large part caused by fine particulate... Opinion - [The EU and the migration crisis] In his book The politics of insecurity: fear, migration and asylum in the EU, Jef Huysmans states that, after World War II, security... - [Fog in the channel…] An urban legend has it that, when reporting the shipping forecast, one British newspaper carried the headline: ‘Fog in the Channel,... - [Pension system seminar] On June 22 the Institute of Financial Services held a seminar on the local pension system. The Alliance of Pensioners’ Organisations,... - [Grief of a Bremain vote] Psychologists will tell you there are five stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance. In the wake of... - [The aftermath of Brexit] The shock “Leave” vote is still sinking in and being digested, not only in the UK but also around the world. The dramatic irony, from a... Letters - [Information wanted] I am seeking some information and I thought readers might help. My mother’s uncle, A. Camilleri, used to serve on HMS Colossus with the... - [Pro-small business] The Small Business Act was supposed to be a milestone and proof of a pro-business attitude. Yet, on two occasions, the government... - [No sweet home] I empathise with Joe Messina (‘Early start’, June 1) because even my wife and I, both elderly, have been the victims of unwarranted... - [Cyclists’ duties] My criticism of the evidence recently reported by the Bicycle Advocacy Group to support cycling as an alternative mode of local... - [Serious doubts] Recently, the leader of the Opposition made two very serious allegations. He said a single mother with three children, one of whom... Sport - [Watch: Germany desperate to rewrite history against Italy] Germany have lost to Italy in every single tournament knockout match they have played against them, starting from the 1970 World Cup... - [Wales reach semi-finals] Wales 3Williams 31, Robson-Kanu 55, Vokes 86  Belgium 1Nainggolan 13Wales: Wayne Hennessey, James Chester, Ashley Williams, Ben Davies,... - [Germany keen to snap out of Italy nightmare] Title contenders Germany will come face to face with their ultimate tournament nightmare when they take on Italy in their Euro 2016... - [France’s Sagna sounds confident note ahead of Iceland last-eight test] France right-back Bacary Sagna said he could not imagine the host nation would suffer the same fate as England when they face surprise... - [Del Bosque to retire as manager] Spain coach Vicente del Bosque has decided to retire from football management after the defending champions were knocked out of Euro 2016... Business News - [European Commission and EIF launch guarantee scheme] The European Commission and the European Investment Fund (EIF) launched a €121 million guarantee initiative to support SMEs in the... - [Playmobil FunPark reopens following €350,000 investment] The Playmobil FunPark, located outside the plant’s premises in the Ħal Far Industrial Estate, is reopening its doors following a €350,000... - [EC featured in Queen’s birthday publication] A Maltese-owned company, EC English Language Centres, was featured in the official commemorative album for the Queen’s 90th birthday... - [New website for Fexserv] Fexserv Financial Services Ltd has launched a new website (www.fexserv.com) providing daily exchange rates and the possibility for anyone... - [SMS takes on Magic Rooms] SMS has announced the merger of Magic Rooms and Holiday Malta. Holiday Malta is a UK tour operator, part of the SMS Group Ltd. It was... Social - [Francis Bonello] John Consiglio writes... The recent demise of Francis Bonello has denied Malta of one of its most exemplary and knowledgeable civil... - [Announcements] RANSLEY. On June 30, MARIE, aged 91, widow of Chev. George Ransley, went to meet the risen Lord. She leaves to mourn her loss her five... - [Pharmacies open tomorrow] Collis Williams Pharmacy, 15, Republic Street, Valletta (2122 6281);Darwin Pharmacy, 152, St Joseph High Road, Ħamrun (2122 1512); Anici... - [Pyromusical display in Luqa] St Andrew’s Band Fireworks Factory Luqa is today presenting PyroStars 2016, a fireworks display choreographed to music. It will feature... - [Family feast in Selmun today] Candy Rush Mellieħa, with the cooperation of the Mellieħa local council, will today be holding a family feast at Selmun Family Park... Blogs - [In the summertime] The dog-days are here and the news cycles slow down, with people opting to adopt a more manana, manana attitude towards things. Or are... - [State-funded cyberbullying] No, I am not going to go on about the amount of money spent by PBS on a three-minute ditty as Anton Attard tries to realise his... - [Is England’s victory Britain’s defeat?]  Britain votes to leave the European Union  David Cameron to resign as British PM  A Maltese EU referendum would be 'suicide': Muscat A... - [Here we go again] I've no idea who the people behind the initiative to get the morning-after pill legalised are. I can't, then, comment on whether this is... - [I'm pro-life too] Yeah that’s right, I’m pro-life too. I’m tired of all these groups, most of which hold a view diametrically opposed to mine, touting... Copyright © 2016 timesofmalta.com Newsletter for Saturday, 2 Jul 2016 This newsletter has been delivered to you because you have subscribed with [timesofmalta.com]. If you no longer wish to receive this newsletter, please click [unsubscribe] and follow the instructions. Problems to sign in? click [here] to go on the help page.