timesofmalta.com newsletter - 1 Sep 2016

Copyright © 2016 timesofmalta.com Newsletter for Thursday, 1 Sep 2016 [Times of Malta] [Histories of Malta] National - [As hunting season shoots off today, Birdlife appeals for police, public vigilance] As the autumn hunting season officially blasts off today, Birdlife Malta has appealed to the public to report any illegalities they may witness.  The laws allow the killing of 40 species of birds during five whole months of autumn, 12 of which... - [Pedestrian critical after Paola traffic accident] A 50-year-old man from Marsascala is in critical condition after he was run over by a car in Paola this morning, the police said. The accident happened at 7.10 am in Vjal Santa Lucija, across the Addolorata cemetery, when the pedestrian was hit by... - [Officer who derided ex-police commissioner now promoted] A former constable who once called on the Prime Minister to sack the former police commissioner has been reinstated and given a backdated promotion, the Times of Malta is informed. Edward Falzon, 51, known among police officers as It-Tenur (the... - [More than half fish farm cages are illegal] Over half the existing fish farm cages operated by the three largestcompanies are illegal, according  to the Environment Ministry. Information supplied to the Times of Malta shows there are 47 cages operated by AJD Limited, located in St Paul’s... - [Local newspapers in review] These are the main stories carried in today's Maltese newspapers: Times of Malta reports that more than half the existing fish farm cages operated by the three largest companies are illegal, according to the Environment Ministry. Fish farms are... World news - [Trump returns to hardline position on illegal immigration] U.S. Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump vowed last night that anyone who is in the United States illegally would be subject to deportation if he is elected, sticking with his hardline position after flirting with a softer approach. In a... - [After Apple, EU may focus on companies closer to home] Multinational companies can expect the European Commission to press on with a crackdown on sweetheart tax deals after handing Apple a breathtaking demand for 13 billion euros, officials and experts said today. But Competition Commissioner... - [Turkish interior minister quits, after string of attacks] Turkey's Interior Minister Efkan Ala has resigned, Prime Minister Binali Yildirim said today, following a string of bombings that prompted public criticism and concerns about intelligence failures before last month's failed coup. The prime... - [Watch: Brazil Senate votes to impeach President Rousseff] Updated 7.26pm - Senate votes not to bar Rousseff from public office Brazil's Senate removed President Dilma Rousseff from office today for breaking budgetary laws, ending an impeachment process that has polarised the scandal-plagued country and... - [Flights cancelled after Frankfurt airport security breach] German police said a misunderstanding led to a security breach that prompted the evacuation of Frankfurt airport's Terminal 1 and caused delays and flight cancellations at Europe's fourth largest airport today. The alert was sparked when security... Opinion - [Scams and more scandals] The medical visas scam is the latest in a series of rackets that have hit the country since the Labour government was elected on the... - [The forgotten victim] The anti-vilification of religion law has been repealed, the provisions of the anti-hate law have been broadened, but the debate continues. - [Sleeping with the enemy] Sleeping with the enemy was a 1991 psychological thriller film. Taking hint from the title of this thriller, can I probe if the Labour... - [The addiction to outrage] I will start piece with a confession about my stance on free and open inquiry. I do not wish to bore you with platitudes but every... - [Air Malta: the final chapter] The Air Malta saga has been ongoing for the past 12 years as its accumulated losses posed a serious threat to its economic viability. Letters - [Route to hell] I fully endorse the article ‘Adventures on route 202’ by George Camilleri. I have sent many letters to Transport Malta about this bus... - [Ombudsman delays] Nine months ago, I had forwarded a complaint at the Ombudsman’s office hoping to recover the money I paid for damages to my car. This... - [Wardens’ job] It is ridiculous to blame the wardens in Gozo for doing their job, enforcing the law. The blame should be squarely put on the authorities... - [Rental market] Rent increases in Malta really make me angry. Over the last three years, my rent increased 50 per cent and that included my downsizing to... - [Civic sense] I am hugely disappointed by those living on our beautiful island, primarily due to the lack of respect for the environment and the tragic... Sport - [Malta stand tall in Estonia draw] Estonia 1Zenjov 57Malta 1Effiong 58 A journey that began on the wrong foot ended on a better note as Malta warmed up for their opening... - [Vella calls uncapped trio for Belgium qualifier] Malta Under-21 coach Silvio Vella has named his 18-man squad for tomorrow’s 2017 European Cham-pionship Group One home qualifier against... - [Pani to miss Balzan clash after getting two-match ban] Champions Valletta will be without midfielder Claudio Pani for their next two league fixtures after the Italian was handed a two-match... - [Rooney admits he overruled Hodgson] Wayne Rooney has admitted he overruled former England manager Roy Hodgson by replacing Harry Kane on corner duty during Euro... - [Germany beat Finland in Schweini swansong] Germany beat Finland 2-0 in a low-key friendly in Moenchengladbach last night which marked the final game in a Germany shirt for Bastian... Business News - [Sterling hits 2016 low] Over the years, I regularly wrote about the performance of the pound sterling against the euro. Tracking this exchange rate is not only... - [Shipping movements] These ships are expected in Malta: The JSP Levante from Gioia Tauro, the Cielo di Agadir from Valencia to Mersin, the Martha Schulte from... - [Eurozone inflation stable in August] Eurozone inflation was stable in August, against expectations of a slight rise, as food, industrial goods and services prices increased... - [Energy shares fall on oil decline] US and European shares fell yesterday after a drop in oil prices weighed on energy stocks, while two-year US Treasury yields were on... - [Share index continues to recover] Following last Monday’s 1.3 per cent per cent plunge, the share index trended higher for two consecutive sessions with a further 0.4 per... Social - [Louis Naudi] Andrè Zammit writes... With the sudden passing away of Louis Naudi, the 25 graduates of the 1945-52 course of engineering and... - [Announcements] CASTALDI. In loving memory of our dear mother CARMELINA, 1904-2003, on the 13th anniversary of her demise. Grant her, O Lord, rest and... - [Naxxar concert in run-up to parish celebrations] As part of the festivities in the run-up to the celebrations of the Nativity of Our Lady in Naxxar, the Banda Vittorja will be holding... - [Malta participates in European Week of Sport] The European Week of Sport is an initiative led by the European Commission to promote sport and physical activity across Europe. 2016... - [Documentary on a controversial Serbian artist] Controversial Serbian performance artist Marina Abramović is the main character in the documentary The Space in Between: Marina Abramović... Blogs - [Bullies engaging with residents] “I am a strong, fearless bully. I can beat you senseless three times a day. But I happen to be a very kind hearted bully so I will only... - [To boycott or not to] Unphased by the deafening chorus of "are you nuts?" that greeted his notion that a boycott of the Gasan and Fenech commercial empires was... - [Fiscal conservatives and a dormant opposition] Bar a few hasty comments here and there, the PM’s recent interview with Il Foglio did not exactly arouse much excitement. While this is... - [Jesus, Mohammed and Buddha walk into a bar…] Look, I get it. Some people take offence when others joke about their beliefs. After all, religion is a very personal thing. For many it... - [Syrian children and American puppies] Another photo of another boy victim of war grabbed the world's attention. It shocked all those who saw it and drove many to tears.The... Copyright © 2016 timesofmalta.com Newsletter for Thursday, 1 Sep 2016 This newsletter has been delivered to you because you have subscribed with [timesofmalta.com]. 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