timesofmalta.com newsletter - 27 Apr 2018

Copyright © 2018 timesofmalta.com Newsletter for Friday, 27 Apr 2018 [Times of Malta]( [Times of Malta]( National - [Error gets policeman off the hook as charges filed a day late]( A police sergeant allegedly found in possession of synthetic drugs seized during a search got off the hook after charges against him were issued a day late, prompting an internal investigation, the Times of Malta has learnt. A police spokeswoman... - [Over 16,000 dogs neutered in nine years]( More than 16,000 dogs have been neutered as part of a scheme that started in 2009 and which costs several thousands of euros each year to run, according to the Malta Society for the Protection and Care of Animals. The society will be assuming... - [Gozo Channel's fast ferry partner was recommended by committee]( Gozo Channel’s decision to choose Islands Ferry Network Ltd as its partner was made on the recommendation of an evaluation committee chaired by Joseph Cuschieri, the Times of Malta has learned. The outgoing chairman of the Malta Gaming Authority,... - [Today's front pages: April 27, 2018]( MEPs were not impressed by Malta's regulators when they heard testimony about the processes used to check on Pilatus Bank, according to the Times of Malta. The newspaper also reports on how a policeman escaped justice because of a procedural... - [SDM win University Students' Council election]( The SDM Christian Democratic Students have won the University Students' Council elections. Turnover was 50 per cent (6,630), considerably higher than previous years. Online voting was introduced this year. The SDM won 58% of votes cast. SDM won... World news - ["A new history starts now" as leaders of two Koreas meet]( Smiling and holding hands, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and South Korean President Moon Jae-in met at the heavily fortified demilitarised zone between the countries on Friday in the first summit for the two Koreas in over a decade. Scenes of... - [Trump expected to meet Queen during July UK trip - media]( Donald Trump is expected to meet the Queen when he makes his long-awaited visit to the UK on Friday July 13, according to reports. The US president has been warned to expect protests during the controversial trip, which will be a "working visit"... - [Comedian Bill Cosby convicted of sexual assault]( Comedian Bill Cosby was convicted on Thursday of drugging and sexually assaulting a onetime friend in 2004, marking the first such conviction of a celebrity since the #MeToo movement that has brought down rich and powerful men for their treatment... - [No doomsday scenario for Facebook as EU privacy rules kick in]( As Europe nears tough new privacy rules, Facebook reckons the worst that could happen is that users will share less data, making it harder to target ads on the social network that raked in revenues of $12 billion in the first quarter. That's... - [Watch: News headlines from around the world (April 26)]( From footage of the the bus crash in India which killed 13 schoolchildren to the New York cabbies rally against ride-sharing apps, these are some of the main headlines from around the world. Opinion - [Of bitches and witches - Vicki Ann Cremona]( The word ‘bitch’ generally means the female dog, wolf or fox. It is also one of the most offensive terms that may be used to designate a... - [Common sense approach - Edward Zammit Lewis]( On June 23, 2016, the electorate of the UK decided by a majority to leave the EU. The referendum turnout was 71.8 per cent, with more... - [Contradictory and dangerous - Jean-Paul De Lucca]( The Embryo Protection Act 2012 has the stated aim of “providing for the protection of human embryos” in procedures of medically assisted... - [Europe’s duty to save journalists - Dunja Mijatović]( The brutal killings of investigative journalists Daphne Caruana Galizia and Ján Kuciak came as tragic reminders that Europe remains a... - [The press is an enemy - Ranier Fsadni]( In a few days Joseph Muscat will address a huge crowd in Valletta. It is this crowd, he has said, that will be the proper answer to the... Letters - [The message]( I have just read Fr Mark Montebello’s thoughts about the Church’s strategy in relation to the amendments to the Embryo Protection Act... - [Poor Gozo]( I was delighted to read that the Transport Ministry has just decided to upgrade the roads leading to Għar Lapsi and St Peter’s... - [Full service]( I wish to congratulate Transport Malta for the excellent catamaran service from Sliema Ferry to Marsamxett. It would, however, attract... - [Rest in peace]( I think it is high time Daphne Caruana Galizia be allowed to rest in peace. Her brutal and devastating death brought about anger, shock... - [Unbelievable but true]( These last days, people were asking whether the Office of the Commissioner for Children was still functioning due to the deafening... Sport - [Payet inspires Marseille to 2-0 win over Salzburg in Europa semi](  Olympique de Marseille's Dimitri Payet set up both goals as he guided them to an impressive 2-0 home win over Salzburg in the first leg... - [Griezmann equaliser gives Atletico advantage over Arsenal]( A late equaliser from French striker Antoine Griezmann gave 10-man Atletico Madrid a precious away-goal advantage over Arsenal as the... - [Watch: NBA roundup: LeBron sinks Pacers at buzzer]( LeBron James sank a 3-pointer at the buzzer Wednesday, lifting the Cleveland Cavaliers to 98-95 victory and a 3-2 first-round series lead... - [Stripes beat Hibernians to clinch title]( Birkirkara successfully defended the BOV Women’s League title after brushing aside rivals Hibernians 4-1 on the final day of the season... - [England's FA set to sell Wembley Stadium to US billionaire – The Sun]( England's Football Association is set to sell Wembley Stadium, the home of the national soccer team, to US billionaire Shahid Khan, owner... Business News - [Stocks and euro tip-toe higher]( European stocks and the euro made tentative gains yesterday as a drop in bond market stress levels helped sentiment ahead of a read out... - [Barclays confident it can restore capital levels hit by US fine]( Barclays said rising profits from its investment bank will be enough to restore capi­tal levels depleted by misconduct fines in Britain... - [Samsung posts record profits but flags mobile weakness]( Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd said weakness in the global smartphone market would slow earnings growth, as it reported record quarterly... - [EU moves to regulate tech giants’ business practices]( Tech giants including Google, Apple and Amazon will for the first time face rules governing their commercial relations with... - [MSE Equity Price Index drops below the 4,300 mark]( The MSE Equity Price Index moved lower for the third consecutive day as it slipped by a further 0.82% to a 32-month low of 4,2958.205... Community - [Classical concert in aid of Karl Vella Foundation]( A concert in aid of the Karl Vella Foundation is being held this evening at St Aloysius College Sixth Form. The foundation provides... - [Announcements - April 27, 2018]( ABELA. On April 26, TERESA, aged 82, of Qormi, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss... - [Wildlife photography on display]( The winning photographs from the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition, organised by Heritage Malta’s National Museum of Natural... - [Brushstrokes of genius by Spanish artists]( The Grand Master’s Palace in Valletta is currently hosting a remarkable exhibition that confronts the work of two major Spanish artists... - [US guided missile destroyer in Grand Harbour]( The US Navy's guided-missile destroyer Arleigh Burke is in Grand harbour for a short visit. While in Malta, the crew will enjoy several... Blogs - [IVF: Will Joseph Muscat ignore the President as well?]( Will the government heed the appeal by the President about the IVF debate, after having ignored appeals made by many, including George... - [Oh my Malta, indeed]( I’ve been on sabbatical from my writing and on April 21 it will have been six months since I felt the urge to write. The events which... - [Jason and the Whatnots]( You have to hand it to him, Jason Micallef sure knows how to stir up publicity for himself and V18. And surely that must be a good thing,... - [Daphne's laptop: Why the fuss?]( I am finding it very difficult to find a shred of logic behind the motivation of this sudden “Where is Daphne’s laptop” political... - [The music did not die]( A day after the assassination of Daphne Caruana Galizia six months ago, Times of Malta titled its editorial “the day the music died.”... Copyright © 2018 Times of Malta Newsletter for Friday, 27 Apr 2018