timesofmalta.com newsletter - 16 May 2016

Copyright © 2016 timesofmalta.com Newsletter for Monday, 16 May 2016 [Times of Malta] [Castille Resources] National - [Two bidders for Go] Malta’s oldest and largest telecommunications company is expected to be acquired by one of two Arab companies vying for its majority shareholding. Industry sources said that two final bids were submitted to Go: by Batelco – Bahrain Telecoms... - [Brave shopkeeper foils hold-up] A brave shopkeeper foiled an attempted hold-up at a St Julian's grocery early this morning. The police said the incident took place at 6am in St George Street, Paceville. A hooded man brandishing a knife entered the shop and demanded money from... - [Malta newspapers review] The following are the top headlines in the Maltese newspapers. Times of Malta says Bidnija residents are hoping to reverse a decision granting a permit for a controversial winery in an ODZ area in the tranquil village. In-Nazzjon reports how Simon... - [ITS site sale is scandal in the making, warns Marlene Farrugia] Selling prime public land in St George’s Bay to a private investor for a pittance is “another scandal in the making”, independent MP Marlene Farrugia said. She was reacting to a story in The Sunday Times of Malta that revealed how a private... - [Master invites chefs to learn art of pizza] The Maltese love a good slice of pizza but are not willing to learn how to make it the proper Italian way, says a Sicilian pizzaiolo who has set up a school in Malta to pass on the tricks of the trade. Having grown up in Sicily before moving to... World news - [Star-studded extravaganza for Queen's birthday] The Queen's life was celebrated with a spectacular equine-themed show featuring stars of stage and screen who performed in honour of her 90 years. In the grounds of Windsor Castle - said to be the monarch's favourite home - the Queen's celebration... - [South Korea to fine Nissan over emissions] South Korea is to fine Nissan's operation in the country for manipulating emissions tests on its sports utility vehicles. The Environment Ministry said it will fine Nissan Korea Co 330 million won (€247,590.70) and recall 814 Qashqai vehicles sold... - [Trump to British PM: "I'm not stupid, okay?"] Presumptive U.S. Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump said he hopes to be able to work with British Prime Minister David Cameron in spite of Cameron calling the Republican candidate 'stupid, divisive and wrong' on his stance on... - [Fugitive British priest lived in Kosovo under false name] A British former priest wanted for child sex abuse lived as a historian in Kosovo, was treated to cakes by his neighbours and almost died in a freak accident a year ago, local people told Reuters. Lawrence Soper was arrested on Wednesday in the... - [Boris Johnson in political storm for comparing European Union to Hitler] Boris Johnson is at the centre of a political storm after he compared European Union efforts to build a superstate to Hitler's attempt to dominate the continent. While the former London mayor acknowledged the EU was using "different methods" to... Opinion - [The government we deserve] Unlike John Consiglio (‘Confusing issues’, May 3), unfortunately, I have never had the pleasure of dwelling in the ivory towers of... - [Strengths of civil society] In the past days, some columnists in different newspapers suggested that civil society in Malta is very weak. I disagree. My premise is... - [Equality and the workplace] A serious and successful effort to remove discrimination in the world of work, against women, gays, persons with a disability and other... - [What was that 7D coat all about?] Last Christmas my daughter got a doll for a present. Par for the course you might think. But this doll is a Makie. Which means that my... - [In support of the billboard manifesto] The war on billboards has begun. A month ago a legal notice was published that introduced tighter enforcement and higher fines for the... Letters - [Something to shout about] Malta sometimes describes itself as an “IT centre”, although I don’t really understand why, since its domestic IT is nothing to write... - [Newspaper’s small print] I read the Times of Malta every day. I admit a 90-year-old-man should not grumble but may I ask why all the news and features are now... - [Daylight robbery] I refer to the letter ‘Service pension entitlement’ by Carmel Mallia (May 4). I appreciate Mallia’s efforts so far, even with regard to... - [Waiting list] With reference to the article ‘Bad news from Mater Dei Hospital’ (May 10). I have been on the orthopaedic waiting list at Mater Dei for... - [Inquiries into judgment] I was quite surprised on reading the front page article in last Sunday’s edition dealing with the case of Å»urrieq major Ignatius... Sport - [Manchester Utd terror alert caused by dummy bomb left over in training exercise] A fake bomb left over from a training exercise led to the abandonment of Manchester United's final Premier League game of the season,... - [No-one gave us a chance – Perry] Written off as also-rans for most of the season, Sliema Wanderers saved their best for last after overcoming Balzan 5-4 on penalties to... - [I was desperate to break this record, says Napoli’s Higuain] Breaking Gunnar Nordahl’s 66-year record for most goals in a Serie A season is a “fantastic moment in my career”, Napoli forward Gonzalo... - [Carpi relegated from Serie A, Palermo survive] Carpi were relegated after just one season in Serie A despite a 2-1 win at Udinese last night with their swift return to the second tier... - [Celtic hand Deila fitting farewell] An emotional Ronny Deila ended his tenure as Celtic boss in a “perfect” way as the Hoops romped to a 7-0 win over Motherwell at Parkhead,... Business News - [Advent of the Fourth Industrial Revolution] It is so easy to get frustrated with what is wrong with current global socio-economic developments. Many feel that today’s world lacks... - [­­­Shipping movements] These ships are expected in Malta: The Turnberry Kontor from Split, the CMA CGM Callisto from Fos-sur-Mer to Damietta, the AS Mars from... - [Skills gap in the financial services market segment] Malta’s financial services industry has grown very rapidly in the past years and it reached a 12 per cent total contribution to the GDP... - [EU book by Briguglio] Small States and the European Union – Economic Perspective is a new book published by Routledge and edited by Lino Briguglio, who directs... - [Misco report lists most popular employee benefits] When it comes to the management of employee rewarding, there is little, if any, dynamism in the way local organisations offer employee... Social - [Announcements] DEGIORGIO. On May 14, at Mater Dei Hospital, MARY, née Caruana, of Sliema, married to Saviour, aged 76, passed away peacefully comforted... - [Battle of the Brains] Malta University Sports & Leisure is organising Battle of the Brains, a quiz night being held at the University Residence Bar in Lija on... - [Digital arts exhibition] 0605 | 0506 | 2016 is the graduate degree exhibition of the MFA in Digital Arts programme being held at Spazju Kreattiv in Valletta. It... - [Dangers of drug driving] The National Centre for Freedom from Addictions is launching a study which explores the status of drug-driving policies across the EU,... - [Public lecture] Francis Ciappara, a lecturer at the International Institute for Baroque Studies at the University of Malta, is giving a talk on social... 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... Copyright © 2016 timesofmalta.com Newsletter for Monday, 16 May 2016 This newsletter has been delivered to you because you have subscribed with [timesofmalta.com]. 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