timesofmalta.com newsletter - 14 Dec 2017

Copyright © 2017 timesofmalta.com Newsletter for Thursday, 14 Dec 2017 [Times of Malta]( [Architects and Knights]( National - [Live: Compilation of evidence in Daphne Caruana Galizia murder case]( The first evidence against three men accused of killing blogger Daphne Caruana Galizia is expected to emerge in court today as the three appear before a magistrate for the compilation of evidence. Brothers Alfred Degiorgio (known as Il-fulu) and... - [Doner kebab survives attempt to skewer it]( Kebab shop owners all over Europe heaved a huge sigh of relief yesterday as Members of the European Parliament voted against a resolution opposing the authorisation of phosphate additives in kebab meat. Restaurants serving kebab meat can be widely... - [Vehicle owner has €5,461 in unpaid fines, and his licence is still renewed]( The National Audit Office has called on Transport Malta to improve control of the contraventions collection system after it found that, in one case, tickets were suspended (lifted) by the Local Enforcement System Agency (Lesa), only to be... - [Today's front pages - December 14, 2017]( Good morning, the following are the top stories in the newspaper front pages. Times of Malta reports how Malta was spared a tax haven label yesterday in a close vote in the European Parliament. l-orizzont leads on the same subject, and claims... - [AUM student numbers ‘secret and confidential’]( Malta's national educational authority is not in a position to confirm the number of students enlisted at the American University of Malta. A spokesman for the National Commission for Further and Higher Education told Times of Malta that it could... World news - [Theresa May defeated in parliament over Brexit blueprint]( Prime Minister Theresa May's government was defeated on Wednesday night, when lawmakers forced through changes to its Brexit blueprint that ministers said could endanger Britain's departure from the European Union. In a blow to May, already... - [Trial in Belgium of Paris attack suspect looks set to be postponed]( A much-awaited trial involving the lone surviving suspect in the November 2015 extremist massacres in Paris looks set to be postponed. The move is due to the appointment of a defence lawyer who still needs time to prepare his client's case. A... - [Women arrested in Naples on suspicion of involvement with city's mafia](  Four women related to a Camorra mobster have been arrested in Italy, in the latest crackdown on females who often take over running mafia businesses when their men are serving time. Citing Naples police, Italian news agency Ansa said the four... - [Swedish 'laser man' killer goes on trial for 1992 murder]( One of Sweden's most notorious criminals appeared in a court in Germany on Wednesday, charged with a murder he is accused of having committed in Frankfurt more than 25 years ago. The man, John Ausonius, went on a racially motivated spree in Sweden... - [Switzerland Gotthard tunnel closed for hours after crash that killed two]( A head-on collision between a car and a lorry in Switzerland's Gotthard Tunnel has left two people dead and forced the temporary closure of the tunnel, a key transit route through the Alps. Police in the Uri canton said the car, which was on the... Opinion - [Azerbaijan and Malta - Arnold Cassola]( A few days ago, The Times reported that Eva Jung, an investigative journalist, helped expose a complex $2.9 billion money-laundering... - [Parliaments and EU policy - Edward Zammit Lewis]( There is a widespread perception among EU citizens, not least among the Maltese public, that the Brussels institutions and bureaucracy... - [Enemies of the State - Ranier Fsadni]( In its response to the Caruana Galizia family’s legal demands, the government has stopped just short of declaring the Caruana Galizias to... - [Maltese politics in limbo - Desmond Zammit MarmarÃ]( The aftermath of the tragic assassination of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia has served to highlight the confusing situation Maltese... - [Women’s rights - Martin Scicluna]( The newly elected leader of Alternattiva Demokratika (AD) recently used his inaugural speech to call for a parliamentary discussion on... Letters - [Hunger for myth]( In today’s world, there is as much hunger for myth as there was in the past. Christian children are indoctrinated with consolatory myths. - [Living in normal times]( I cannot agree more with Martin Scicluna than that the Malta portrayed is not the Malta I recognise. However, unlike Scicluna, the Malta... - [The Christmas way]( I note certain people and families who are focused only on their needs and on their children. I picture them like forming a closed circle... - [Recognising a Maltese artist]( I had the opportunity to visit my native city, Cospicua, and saw the magnificent theological, poetical, romantic painting of the... - [Wise words]( I cannot let go unnoticed the wise and timely reflection preached by Rev. Dr Richard Farrugia, rector of the Diocesan Seminary of Gozo,... Sport - [City win at Swansea to set Premier League record]( Manchester City maintained their irresistible Premier League charge, offering no let-up in their all-conquering season with a record 15th... - [Bale rescues Real Madrid against Al Jazira]( Gareth Bale scored with his first touch after coming off the bench to strike the Real Madrid winner as the European champions survived a... - [Taylor gunning to go out at the top as he eyes 17th World title]( Phil Taylor is adamant now is the right time to retire from darts as he bids to end his glittering career with a 17th world title. Last... - [Packers QB Rodgers says cleared to return from injury]( The uncertainty about whether Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers would be ready to return this week was resolved on Thursday... - [Floriana win Super Cup]( HIBERNIANS  0 FLORIANA      1 Fontanella 36 Floriana won the first major honour of the 2017-18 season when they edged Hibernians 1-0 at... Business News - [Bank supports men’s health awareness]( Bank of Valletta has dedicated the month of November to raise awareness about the Movember promotion. This promotion is a worldwide... - [Shares eye record high as Fed heads for 2017 hat-trick]( Global shares were within a whisker of a record high yesterday as markets traded on expectations of a third US interest rate hike this... - [Shipping movements]( These ships are expected in Malta: The CMA CGM Titan from Genoa to Beirut, the K Pegasus from Piraeus to London Gateway (both CMA CGM... - [Executive appointments at Banif Bank (Malta)]( BNF Bank plc has announced the appointments of Adrian Coppini as chief operating officer and Maruska ButtiÄ¡ieÄ¡ Gili as chief risk officer... - [Monitoring bond issuer developments (4)]( There are three issuers within the maritime sector that have bonds listed on the Malta Stock Exchange. However, each of these companies... Social - [Palumbo gives substantial donation to L-Istrina]( President Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca's eyes shone as she toured the workshops and docks of the Palumbo Malta Shipyard with CEO Antonio... - [Jean Borg Bartolo]( Grace Ann Cachia, Sliema, writes: Aunt Jean is now resting in the eternal comfort of her Maker – this being a fitting reward for her... - [60th school-leaving reunion]( Former students of St Louis Grammar School, Sliema, celebrated their 60th anniversary with a thanksgiving Mass at St Patrick’s church,... - [Lidl donates €15,000 to MCCF Foundation and sponsors ninth President’s Solidarity Fun Run]( Lidl Malta sponsored the ninth edition of the President’s Solidarity Fun Run with a donation of €15,000 in aid of the Malta Community... - [The President’s engagements]( 10am The President attends the opening ceremony of the 17th session of the general conference of the United Nations Industrial... Blogs - [Pardon William]( Fact: prison is anything but a rehabilitation service and most people get out of there even less inclined to live a law-abiding life than... - [New ways to remove old buildings]( Think of a historic building and imagine an internal ceiling is found to have rotten or unstable beams. Or perhaps some pillars look... - [Let the party split now]( The political scenario in Malta is one incredible mess. Since the 1970s it has been completely dominated by the two major parties - the... - [Let the sunshine in]( In a land without hope we must find hope. At a time when we feel lost, we must invent new ways. In our darkest moment we must overcome... - [Calling out the sophists]( I don’t know about you, but I really do not appreciate being taken for a ride. And the stance of the new leader of the opposition... Copyright © 2017 timesofmalta.com Newsletter for Thursday, 14 Dec 2017 This newsletter has been delivered to you because you have subscribed with timesofmalta.com. 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