timesofmalta.com newsletter - 17 Mar 2016

Copyright © 2016 timesofmalta.com Newsletter for Thursday, 17 Mar 2016 [Times of Malta] [Musical Instruments of the Maltese Islands] National - [Malta newspapers review] The following are the top stories in the Maltese newspapers today. Times of Malta reports that Toni Abela's fate in the Court of Auditors depends on Labour lobbying. l-orizzont says former prime minister Lawrence Gonzi had approved additional... - [Toni Abela’s fate depends on Labour lobbying] If the government played its cards well Toni Abela could still make it to the European Court of Auditors despite Tuesday’s rejection, a Brussels lobbyist told the Times of Malta. Dr Abela, Labour’s outgoing deputy leader, was rejected with nine... - [‘New force in politics ready for the next election’ - Marlene Farrugia]  A “new force” could evolve into a fully-fledged political party in time for the next general election as public interest in an “alternative” is growing, according independent MP Marlene Farrugia. “These are very exciting times. I am meeting many,... - [Malta getting happier, according to UN report] Malta has been ranked 30th out of 157 in a report on the World's Happiest Countries, compiled by the United Nations. Denmark was ranked first and Burundi last in the report, compiled by independent experts ahead of the UN's World Happiness Day on... - [Updated - Maltese MEPs win prestigious awards] Three of Malta's six MEPs this evening won 'MEP Awards' during a ceremony in Brussels which recognised their achievements in different categories. Roberta Metsola was awarded the MEP Award for her work on Justice and Civil Liberties issues for the... World news - [Frank Sinatra Jr dies of cardiac arrest] Frank Sinatra Jr, who carried on his famous father's legacy with his own music career and whose kidnapping as a young man added a bizarre chapter to the family's story, has died at the age of 72. The younger Sinatra died unexpectedly of cardiac... - [Job fears dominate as British workers argue over EU referendum] Arguments on the merits of the European Union and whether workers should gamble with their jobs by voting to leave the bloc are becoming something of an obsession on factory floors across Britain. At one plant which makes Typhoon eurofighter jets... - [Trump warns of riots] Donald Trump has warned Republicans there will be riots if the party tries to block him becoming its presidential nomination. With at least three more states in his win column, Mr Trump is now the only candidate with a path to clinching the... - [Obama slaps new sanctions on North Korea after tests] President Barack Obama issued an executive order  imposing "robust new sanctions" on North Korea after its Jan. 6 nuclear test and Feb. 7 rocket launch that used ballistic missile technology, the White House said. "These actions are consistent... - [Iraqi plane purportedly downed by Islamic State] Footage uploaded to social media today by the Amaq news agency which supports Islamic State, purports to show an Iraqi Air Force plane being shot down over Hawija, northwest of the oil city of Kirkuk. Amaq also reported that five people on board... Opinion - [Who should value property?] Earlier this year, the government committed itself to overhauling its property division and transforming the current department into an... - [Labour is not sinking] Its 36,000 vote majority has all but disappeared in three years. Its government is rocked by scandal. But Labour isn’t sinking. Malta is. - [Therapy for Labour?] This contribution is not about the proposed Bill to outlaw conversion therapy. It is about the Labour Party and its current forlorn state... - [Animals in nursing homes] The article on dogs visiting hospitals (‘In praise of dogs in hospitals’, March 7)  surprisingly failed to elicit negative comments on... - [EU-Turkey summit results] For the past years Malta has been a key player in EU migration policy. It has consistently pushed for a common European approach to the... Letters - [Catholicism and culture] I refer to my letter ‘Point of no return’ (March 8). I would like to clarify to readers that I do not agree with the first two sentences... - [Cultural heritage in San Ä wann] I endorse what Marc Kosciejew had to say in the paper about protecting cultural heritage. As he said, it is a fundamental part of our... - [Sauce for the goose] When referring to Konrad Mizzi’s family company (registered in Panama), Prime Minister Joseph Muscat said: “When you depend on hate blogs... - [Taxes on petrol] On October 9, 2015, Enemed Company Limited, the State-owned company, issued a call for tenders for the importation of 13,800 metric... - [Embarras de richesses] I had almost forgotten this phrase, but recent local happenings helped to revamp it. Is ‘Panamagate’ an illustration of Einstein’s Time... Sport - [Wantaway Tarabai rejoins Seoul on loan deal] Luis Edison ‘Tarabai’ is heading back to South Korea to rejoin Seoul E-Land on loan from Hibernians. The Brazilian striker only returned... - [Spartans to honour former players and club officials] Ħamrun Spartans will be honouring former players and administrators at a special ceremony next month. David Farrugia Sacco, the Ħamrun... - [More penalty pain for PSV Eindhoven] Penalties again proved PSV Eindhoven’s undoing on Tuesday as they tumbled out of the Champions League after being beaten in a shootout by... - [FIFA files for compensation in US as victim of corruption] FIFA has applied to US authorities for tens of millions of dollars in damages from ex-officials in-dicted there for graft and recognised... - [Van Gaal stays positive ahead of ’Pool clash] Boss Louis van Gaal has emphasised that Manchester United are looking ahead to today’s Europa League last-16 second leg against Liverpool... Business News - [What negative rates mean] Last week’s main event was the monetary policy meeting of the European Central Bank (ECB). Following continued evidence of the weak... - [Oil rises as producers announce meeting on output freeze] Oil prices edged up yesterday on an upcoming meeting in Qatar to discuss an output freeze and on expectations of US production declines,... - [Deutsche Boerse, LSE see €450m cost savings in merger] Deutsche Boerse AG and London Stock Exchange Group Plc (LSEG) said they had reached a merger agreement and saw potential cost savings of... - [Dollar rises after strong data but global stocks flat] Shares were steady in major markets yesterday ahead of a policy statement from the Federal Reserve, while the dollar rose broadly as US... - [ECB’s Hansson wary on bank’s new stimulus measures – paper] The European Central Bank’s fresh stimulus package could prevent governments from enacting structural reforms instead of spurring them... Social - [Announcements] MANARA. On March 15, IRENE, née Dowling, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her... - [Passjoni tad-Duluri at St James] After the success of last year’s Passion play, Kristu fi Strada Stretta, Carlos Farrugia and Joseph Galea are this year staging Passjoni... - [Ma Tintemm Qatt at St Dominic Hall] The Valletta Dominican Theatrical Company will be staging the Passion play, Ma Tintemm Qatt, by Jonathan Laferla, under the direction of... - [Passion crib displayed in Ħamrun] A crib of the Passion is on display in Ħamrun at 3A, Villambrosa Street (corner with St Joseph High Road), open daily from 6 to 8pm. This... - [Good Friday exhibition in Å»abbar] Joe Bonavia is holding an exhibition of miniature models of Good Friday statues at Dar il-Hena, 126, Sanctuary Street, Å»abbar until March... Blogs - [Let’s talk about Panamagate and nothing else] The recent madness that has gripped this island seems to have no end in sight. The longer the wise man at Castille lingers in taking... - [Label me] The allegations against Allied Newspapers' managing director came like a bolt out of the blue, and shocked our news organisation's... - [#‎quickfindmeamarine] Premier Smell The Coffee Muscat said he will sack Panama Hats if an audit of his Panamanian company finds hidden assets inside the... - [Paqpaqli għall-Istrina trial – where does the buck stop?] I have long been researching the shocking Paqpali Għall-Istrina accident, which saw 23 spectators hit by a speeding car during what must... - [Of women, chattel and our law courts] Yesterday we celebrated Women's Day, a useless pandering to the gods of commerce that's only rivalled by Valentine's Day. Yesterday, in... Copyright © 2016 timesofmalta.com Newsletter for Thursday, 17 Mar 2016 This newsletter has been delivered to you because you have subscribed with [timesofmalta.com]. 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