timesofmalta.com newsletter - 6 May 2016

Copyright © 2016 timesofmalta.com Newsletter for Friday, 6 May 2016 [Times of Malta] [Vanity, Profanity & Worship] National - [Government unsure on ‘loss’ of EU funds on Safi Aviation Park project] The government is not yet in a position to state whether it has lost any EU funds due to the delay in the completion of the Safi Aviation Park project. Economy Minister Chris Cardona confirmed in Parliament what the Times of Malta reported: that... - [Court expert snubbed by Court of Appeal paid €500,000 in six years] A court expert snubbed by the Court of Appeal received about €500,000 in fees over the past six years, the Times of Malta has learnt. The Justice Ministry has so far failed to list the judges and magistrates using the services of Martin Bajada but... - [Maltese newspapers review] The following are the top stories in national newspapers today. Times of Malta leads with the Planning Authority’s unanimous rejection of an application for the rehabilitation of a quarry and the building of a retirement home in Wied Għomor, San... - ['Heritage pollution' billboards will be removed, say political parties] Billboards the Valletta 2018 Foundation described as “heritage pollution” will be removed, the two big political parties have pledged. V18 chairman Jason Micallef on Monday called on both the Labour and the Nationalist Parties to do away with the... - [Busuttil 'ridiculous' to demand receipts of PM's private holiday, PL says] The Nationalist Party was being ridiculous when it requested publication of the receipts of a private visit abroad by the prime minister, which he had paid for, the Labour Party said this evening. The request was over a recent visit by the prime... World news - [Services in Greece grind to a halt as three-day strike begins] Public services have ground to a halt in Greece as workers start a three-day general strike in protest at new bailout austerity measures they say will further decimate incomes. In a sign of growing discontent with the left-led coalition... - [Britain's Labour slip in local polls, heaping pressure on leader Corbyn] Britain's opposition Labour Party looks set to lose ground in regional and local elections, partial results showed today, pointing to a dip in support that could challenge the authority of the party's leader Jeremy Corbyn. In the biggest test of... - [Canada evacuating 8,000 people by air from raging wildfire] Canadian officials have started evacuating 8,000 people by air from work camps north of a city devastated by a massive wildfire that has grown to cover 85,000 hectares. Emergency teams hope to move thousands more from Fort McMurray, Alberta, in a... - [Russian orchestra, Putin's friends, play Syria's Palmyra] Russia's Mariinsky Theatre staged a surprise concert in the amphitheatre of the Syrian city of Palmyra today, in what looked like an attempt by the Kremlin to win hearts and minds and remind the world of its role in the city's recapture. The... - [Motorcyclist killed in French motorway chaos as migrant-smugglers flee police] A high-speed car chase in which Belgian police shot suspected migrant-smugglers as they fled across the border led to a fatal pile-up on a motorway in northern France, police said. The incident, in which several bystanders were hurt, caused... Opinion - [The intelligence paradox] We’re seeing a wave of studies that purport to categorically prove that high intelligence equates to leftist politics whereas average to... - [Imbalance from the West] The two-hour visit by Joseph Muscat to Libya following a recent long line of dignitaries from other countries who visit the ‘heavily... - [A call to fight for Europe] The decision to award this year’s Charlemagne Prize to Pope Francis is an unusual one. Some will joke that the European Union must be in... - [A hot quarry for the elderly] The problem with policies and regulations is that, no matter how positive they seem, it is hard to fully imagine their implications. One... - [PM’s anger management] Last night’s vote on Konrad Mizzi – the behaviour of every MP who, with their vote, declared confidence in Mizzi – needs to be judged... Letters - [To serve not be served] Great was my surprise when I read in the papers that the Paola parish church was making a new statue of Christ the King to be carried in... - [Sense of urgency] My dearest mother, who is 85 years old, has been confined to a wheelchair since last year. Thankfully, she was provided with an electric... - [Parking at the Gozo Cathedral] Gozo Cathedral parishioners reside in various parts of Victoria. Most of them, as well as some who come from villages, use private ... - [Animal abuse] It was shocking to read about the condition of the pure-bred Shar Pei dog when it was rescued. I find it difficult to understand why the... - [Common sense] We came to Malta on March 23 via Paris but our luggage did not arrive. After we filled out the required forms, we left for the hotel. The... Sport - [Liverpool, Sevilla reach final] Liverpool romped into the Europa League final with a 3-0 win over Villarreal on another magical night at Anfield to set up a showpiece... - [I am The Thinkerman now, says title winner Ranieri] Claudio Ranieri (picture) re-named himself The Thinkerman yesterday as he reflected on masterminding Leicester City’s improbable rise... - [Real braced for tough Atletico sequel in final] As soon as the final whistle confirmed Real Madrid’s berth in the Champions League final against local rivals Atletico with a 1-0... - [Argentina hold on to top spot] With no A-international matches played last month, the May edition of the FIFA world rankings provided a brief moment of security for... - [‘Bosman ruling key to Leicester title success’] Jean-Marc Bosman, sport’s most famous freedom fighter, has hailed Leicester City’s incredible feat but believes their success also owes... Business News - [ECB to stop issuing €500 note but keep it legal tender] The European Central Bank will stop issuing €500 banknotes towards the end of 2018 on concerns it could facilitate illicit activities but... - [The EU spring forecast] Earlier this week the European Commission published its spring forecast, which seeks to evaluate the economic prospects for the whole of... - [Alibaba’s revenue rises 39% as more buy online] Alibaba Group Holding Ltd, China’s biggest e-commerce company, said fourth-quarter revenue rose 39 per cent, beating Wall Street... - [Britain’s economy slows, risks stalling as EU vote nears – PMI] Britain’s economy slowed in April and may stall as consumers worry about June’s EU referendum, reaching levels at which in the past the... - [US and European shares rise with oil price, dollar gains] US and European stock markets recovered yesterday after a rebound in oil prices boosted energy shares, with some strong European earnings... Social - [Announcements] CAMILLERI. On May 4, at her residence in Gżira, MARLENE, aged 60, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She... - [Vittoriosa set ‘to rock you’] The city of Vittoriosa will this weekend be hit by an avalanche of rock music. The Rock Opera Group of Vittoriosa is producing the... - [Mellieħa fair in aid of Puttinu Cares] Mellieħa Primary is this weekend organising a Spring for Joy fair in aid of Puttinu Cares and Dr Klown. The event promises two days full... - [Flower arrangement demonstration] The Malta Horticulture Society is organising a flower arrangement demonstration by a floral designer of international fame at the... - [Flower carpet in Valletta] One of the Valletta 2018 projects met with great enthusiasm is the Valletta Green Festival – a weekend-long event which transforms one of... Blogs - [Five reasons why you should be attending the Civil Society Network protest] On Saturday May 7 at 10am, in front of the new Parliament, the Civil Society Network will be organising a non-partisan protest calling... - [Dwight and Varist] When you thought you’ve heard it all, enter another debate in Parliament and you have to start again. What emerged yesterday in... - [The house that Eddie built] During his 1st May speech, the Prime Minister made a very interesting analogy, where he compared Malta with a house that looked great... - [I can't believe it's not Panama]  That’s it. I’ve tried really hard to avoid it, but I must admit, it’s too big to ignore anymore. I have to admit this is something... - [A new Constitution, do we need it?] Every so often, such as appeared on the page where my column used to appear on Saturday in the print Times, the discussion about whether... 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