timesofmalta.com newsletter - 14 May 2016

Copyright © 2016 timesofmalta.com Newsletter for Saturday, 14 May 2016 [Times of Malta] [Progress Press] National - [Students sitting for A level find ‘racist’ essay disturbing] Students sitting for an English A level mock examination recently were shocked to find one of their tasks was to write an argumentative piece on why illegal immigration is a “crisis for our country”, this newspaper has learnt. The exam for... - [Maltese newspapers review] The following are the top stories in national newspapers today. Times of Malta says the assessment of the proposed 40-storey hotel at Fort Cambridge in Sliema submitted to the Planning Authority concludes that the environmental and cultural impact... - [Young man injured in armed hold-up in Ħamrun] A 19-year-old salesman was slightly injured last night when two armed and hooded men held up a gaming establishment at Ħamrun. The two men, who were armed with a knife and a firearm, entered the establishment, in Triq Dun Nerik Cordina Perez, at... - [Impact of 40-storey hotel at Fort Cambridge would be of 'high significance'] The assessment of the proposed 40-storey hotel at Fort Cambridge in Sliema submitted to the Planning Authority concludes that the environmental and cultural impact would be of high significance, with no possible measures to limit the damage. The... - [Eurovision: That time Ira almost clinched it] Back in March 2002, a young Ira Losco came within a hair's breath of winning the Eurovision and sending an entire nation into ecstasy. We revisit that day.First published May 26, 2002 Ira Losco has broken all records of the local music industry by... World news - [Watch: Infrared camera captures volcano action] Costa Rica's Turrialba volcano belched clouds of incandescent fragments up into the air yesterday morning. The explosion, recorded by the National Seismological Network in Costa Rica using a thermal camera permanently placed on the summit of the... - [Pharmaceuticals giant Pfizer stops supply of drugs for executions in US] Pharmaceuticals giant Pfizer has said it is blocking use of its drugs in lethal injections. The company said in a statement on its website: "Pfizer makes its products to enhance and save the lives of the patients we serve. "Consistent with these... - [Islamic State attacks north of Baghdad kill 16, sources say] Shooting and bomb attacks claimed by Islamic State killed at least 16 people north of Baghdad today, days after Islamic State's deadliest blasts so far this year in the capital stirred public criticism of government security measures. Three gunmen... - [Obama orders public schools to give transgender students bathroom rights] The Obama administration told U.S. public schools today that transgender students must be allowed to use the bathroom of their choice, upsetting Republicans and raising the likelihood of fights over federal funding and legal... - [Migrant arrivals down by 90% in Greece] The number of migrants arriving in Greece dropped 90 percent in April, the European Union border agency said today, a sign that an agreement with Turkey to control traffic between the two countries is working. The agency, Frontex, said 2,700... Opinion - [The two national scourges] The global prevalence of type 2 diabetes has quadrupled over the past 25 years. The factors driving this dramatic rise are our modern... - [Planning the future] Robert Musumeci The demerger of the former Malta Environment and Planning Authority (Mepa) took place on April 4 after Parliament... - [Mayday on ship of State] They say a week in politics is a long time; a few long weeks of letting the country bleed and not function properly because of the Panama... - [UK expats: have your say] One of the most historic decisions the UK will make for a generation is in just a few weeks. On June 23 the British people will vote in a... - [Beyond the law and ethics] Fascinating, isn’t it, how successive governments have been so diligent when it comes to closing loopholes through which common people... Letters - [Just repeats] I am writing to complain about Melita. Along with many hundreds of other people, I am paying Melita a lot of money every month so I can... - [Error of judgement] It is widely accepted – except by Simon Busuttil and the PN – that Konrad Mizzi had committed an error of judgement when deciding to... - [Modern-day laicism] This newspaper recently reported Archbishop Charles Scicluna as saying that “Ethics classes are not a replacement for religion” (April 23). - [Road hazards] Some of the water grids installed along one side of Eucharistic Congress Road, Mosta, are in dire need of repair. I sent an e-mail to the... - [Traffic control] It has been reported that there was an increase of some 29 per cent in traffic accidents. So, if I may ask, what are the authorities... Sport - [Old meets new in KO duel] Tradition meets novelty this afternoon as Sliema Wanderers, the most decorated club in the history of Maltese football, take on Balzan,... - [Gambin gets Malta call-up, passport on the way] Luke Gambin has been named in Malta’s provisional squad for the upcoming friendly matches against the Czech Republic (May 27) and Austria... - [Clubs ready cheque books as ‘king’ Ibra bids Paris SG adieu] Sweden’s larger-than-life captain Zlatan Ibrahimovic will play his final game for Paris Saint Germain today, he said in a social media... - [Real can pip Barca to the title says Zidane] Real Madrid can pip Barcelona to the La Liga title this evening even though their destiny is out of their hands, coach Zinedine Zidane... - [City, United vie for fourth place] New champions Leicester City earned the applause they deserved last week after beating Everton 3-1 at home to spark their celebrations at... Business News - [SFC reports increase in profits] The Malta Stock Exchange index partially shaved off the previous week’s gains, having declined by 0.11 per cent, to close at 4,563.341... - [Dollar strengthens after economic data, pressuring oil price] The US dollar surged to a more than two-week high against a basket of currencies following stronger-than-expected US economic data,... - [Eurozone growth estimate revised down to 0.5%] Eurozone gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 0.5 per cent in the first quarter, data from the European statistics agency Eurostat showed... - [China signs tax avoidance pact] China said it has signed a multi-lateral agreement to share tax information on multinational companies, paving the way for it to join the... - [Daily currency report] Another upside Eurozone data surprise yesterday may help the Euro hold on to its seven per cent year-to-date gain against the pound and... Social - [Announcements] BONNICI. On May 13, at Mater Dei Hospital, CONNIE, widow of Maurice, aged 92, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. - [The power of pictures] An Enemalta exhibition featuring artistic photography illustrating the Marsa Power Station soon after it was switched off last year will... - [Beyond the Ice Bucket Challenge] May is Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) awareness month. And ALS Malta is working to ensure people with the progressive, fatal disease... - [Beat it May ALS – the concert] A massive concert to celebrate the first edition of the ALS May Awareness Month is being held at Aria Complex, San Ä wann on Friday, May... - [Discover Floriana’s delights] Flimkien għal Ambjent Aħjar is inviting its members and the public to its third cultural walking tour around the heritage gardens of... Blogs - [Não ao Golpe - No to the coup!] If the Panama Papers confirmed the reality of concealed power by showing us the partial face of the Establishment, the coup that is being... - [Write or wrong?] The threat was spelt out in no uncertain terms: “If U dont publish my comment I will sew you (sic)”… The reader, let’s call him Joe... - [Embassies please report back] I am writing this under its title in the full knowledge that I will be accused of treason and assorted other crimes against the state,... - [Blame it on Simon] In my meanderings I meet all sorts of people, including some I consider very intelligent. Success and intelligence do not necessarily go... - [Opaque transparency] Three years ago the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Justin Welby found himself in a bit of a pickle. As part of his ministry he felt that he... 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