timesofmalta.com newsletter - 9 May 2018

Copyright © 2018 timesofmalta.com Newsletter for Wednesday, 9 May 2018 [Times of Malta]( [Histories of Malta]( National - [Man, 65, jailed 25 years for raping nieces]( A 65-year-old man was on Tuesday jailed for 25 years after he was found guilty of repeatedly raping his two young nieces. The man, whose name cannot be published by court order to protect the identity of his victims, raped his brother’s young... - [Jilted husband granted bail after threatening ex and her partner on Facebook]( A jilted husband, struggling to come to terms with the fact that his estranged wife had found another man, was granted bail on Tuesday after being accused of threatening his ex and her new partner on Facebook. The a 38-year old self-employed... - [Gas more expensive than interconnector – Electrogas advisers]( A leaked 2017 report drawn up for Electrogas raised concerns that Enemalta might seek to renegotiate contract terms once it noticed the “extra costs” of buying gas at the five-year fixed price. “The concern is that Enemalta would have direct... - [Today's front pages - May 9, 2018]( The following are the top stories in national newspapers today. Times of Malta says a leaked 2017 report drawn up for Electrogas raised concerns that Enemalta might seek to renegotiate contract terms once it noticed the “extra costs” of buying gas... - [Minister promises further consultation as parliament ends second reading debate of new IVF law]( Parliament's second reading debate on the controversial Embryo Protection Bill closed on Tuesday with a promise by Health Minister Chris Fearne to hold further consultation and to move some amendments, although he did not go into... World news - [Iranian politicians set US flag ablaze in Parliament]( Politicians in Iran have set a US flag ablaze in parliament and shouted "Death to America" after Donald Trump pulled out of the nuclear deal. Politicians held the impromptu demonstration the day after Mr Trump's decision. As well as the paper... - [Leaders of China, Japan and South Korea agree to cooperate on North Korea]( Updated China, Japan and South Korea have agreed to cooperate on ending North Korea's nuclear programme and promoting free trade, two hot-button issues challenging their region. The agreements came at the first summit for the Northeast Asian... - [European leaders call on Washington to let them carry on with Iran pact]( European countries said on Tuesday they remain committed to the Iran nuclear deal despite President Donald Trump's decision to pull the United States out, and they called on Washington not to prevent other countries from implementing it. Iran's... - [Iran deal was "recipe for disaster" - Netanyahu]( US President Donald Trump took a brave and correct decision to cancel the nuclear deal with Iran, which was "a recipe for disaster," Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday. The Israeli leader, who has called for the deal between... - [Israel goes on high alert over Syria as Trump quits Iran deal]( Israel has instructed local authorities in the Israeli-held Golan Heights to "unlock and ready (bomb) shelters" after identifying what the military described on Tuesday as "irregular activity of Iranian forces in Syria". The announcement came... Opinion - [Trickle-down economy - Carmel Mallia]( The title above contains the buzzwords frequently used by the Minister of Finance and other Members of Parliament on social media and on... - [State of Maltese politics - Martin Scicluna]( Last week I highlighted the deep polarisation in Maltese politics and the country’s fixation on conspiracy theories. The assassination of... - [The EU ambassadors - Madeleine Gera]( I refer to Martin Scicluna’s article on ‘The EU Ambassador’s report’ (May 2). What he refers to as the “Maltese predilection for... - [A Maltese Mafia mentality? - Arnold Cassola]( The word “Mafia” usually brings to mind images of a machine gun toting rough and tough guy from Corleone or Totò Riina briefing his men... - [Science: abuse and blunders - Mark Sammut]( In the current embryo-freezing atmosphere serving as prelude to the possible introduction of abortion, the words “science” and... Letters - [All that glitters is not gold]( Eddy Privitera (May 5) seems to be very happy about the PL’s success in recent years. However, had it not been for President Emeritus... - [Meghan Markle link to Malta]( Jessica Huie, who set up Color Blind Cards, and describes herself of mixed heritage, or biracial, and is a friend of Meghan Markle, gave... - [Man’s endemic frailness]( John Guillaumier proclaims a triumphant phlegmatic sinless world in contradiction of Catholic Church’s teachings and stark reality. On... - [Foreign workers in Malta]( As everyone can see, Malta is invaded with foreign workers, not only EU citizens but also from outside the EU. According to what is being... - [Being a staunch Catholic]( In his opinion piece titled ‘Eight cells in the lab’ (May 2), Mark Sant, by stating that “all the vociferous anti-IVF-reform campaigners... Sport - [Watch: Snooker champ bares all at news conference after title win]( Mark Williams stayed true to his word after clinching his third world snooker title on Monday (May 7) by conducting his post-match news... - [Beerman pens new Rangers contract]( Myles Beerman has pledged his future to Glasgow Rangers after putting pen to paper on a new one-year contract. The Malta international... - [Watch: 76ers dump Celtics in Game 4, avoid sweep]( Dario Saric had a playoff-career-high 25 points, and T.J. McConnell contributed a career-best 19 points and seven assists as the host... - [Alves set for Belgrade trial]( Balzan winger Alex De Paixoa Alves could be heading away from the BOV Premier League as the Brazilian is set to attend a one week trial... - [Williams holds nerve to win third world title in epic final]( Mark Williams of Wales beat Scotland's John Higgins 18-16 in a dramatic final on Monday to win his third world snooker title at the age... Business News - [Dollar hits 2018 high as crude oil slumps]( The US dollar hit fresh 2018 highs yesterday evening on safe-haven demand amid expectations President Donald Trump will pull out of a key... - [Jump in German industrial output dispels growth concerns]( German industrial output rose more than expected in March, data showed yesterday, suggesting that factories in Europe’s largest economy... - [China April exports bounce back more than expected despite US trade brawl]( China’s exports rebounded more strongly than expected in April after a surprise drop the previous month, suggesting global demand remains... - [Maritime programme in Malta over four days]( The Malta Maritime Forum and the International Propeller Clubs, Italy joined forces to organise a four-day maritime programme in... - [Institute of Financial Services Practitioners elects new council]( Members of the Institute of Financial Services Practitioners elected a new council and president during the institute’s AGM. Outgoing... Community - [Announcements - May 9, 2018]( CREMONA. On May 8, at her home, BLANCHE, née La Rosa, passed peacefully away. She leaves to mourn her great loss her husband Tony, her... - [Cabaret show in Valletta]( Three performances of a cabaret show entitled Music, Mystery... and Murder will be hosted by The Undercroft Café at St Paul’s... - [Book metal art]( The Valletta 2018 Foundation is endorsing Ex Libris, an exhibition of metal art created by Danish artist Marie Louise Kold. The... - [Let's have breakfast... at Għar Dalam]( How does breakfast at Għar Dalam sound? If it sounds like something up your street, you can get down to it on Sunday. Heritage Malta is... - [Announcements - May 8, 2018]( CASSAR. On May 6, at Mater Dei Hospital, ANNA (Annie il-Ä ermaniża), of Valletta, aged 86, passed away peacefully com­forted by the rites... Blogs - [The Weakened Embryo Production Act]( One hundred professors and lecturers from 14 faculties of the University of Malta are the latest in a long list of experts that have... - [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... Copyright © 2018 Times of Malta