timesofmalta.com newsletter - 16 Jun 2018

Copyright © 2018 timesofmalta.com Newsletter for Saturday, 16 Jun 2018 [Times of Malta]( [Vanity, Profanity & Worship]( National - [Carboard cut-outs depict Mizzi, Cardona, Schembri as criminals]( Cardboard cut-outs of ministers Konrad Mizzi Chris Cardona and chief of staff Keith Schembri were placed at the foot of the Office of the Prime Minister to mark the eight months since the assassination of Daphne Caruana Galizia. Dr Mizzi and Mr... - [Money-laundering breaches at firm used for Keith Schembri ‘investments’]( A local firm that held an “investment” account for the Prime Minister’s top aide, Keith Schembri, has been fined €38,750 for breaching a number of anti-money laundering laws, Times of Malta has learnt. In an administrative penalty notice on its... - [Around 200 Rabat road trees face the chop]( The scenic ‘Rabat Road’ as it is popularly known might be no more, as the mature trees on either side of the way could be facing the axe as part of a project to “upgrade” it all the way to Mrieħel. Costing €55 million, the Central Link Project was... - [Paceville fight lands man in hospital]( A Turkish national was rushed to hospital with grievous injuries on Saturday morning following an argument in Paceville. The police said the 23-year-old was involved in an argument with other unidentified people in Triq San Ä orÄ¡ around 4.25am. A... - [Today's front pages - June 16, 2018]( These are the main stories dominating Saturday's front pages: Times of Malta reports that a local firm that held an “investment”account for Keith Schembri has been fined €38,750 for breaching a number of anti-money laundering laws. It also... World news - [Fire ravages historic Glasgow building, spread to other properties]( A fire which has ravaged the historic Mackintosh Building has spread to "several properties", the fire and rescue service said. Buildings including the O2 ABC have suffered "extensive damage" as flames and smoke poured into the night sky from the... - [Ex-Trump campaign chairman jailed ahead of trial]( President Donald Trump's former campaign chairman Paul Manafort has been ordered into custody after a federal judge revoked his house arrest, citing newly filed obstruction of justice charges. The move by US District Judge Amy Berman Jackson made... - [US tariffs on Chinese imports escalate trade dispute]( Updated 6pm The Trump administration has announced a 25% tariff on up to 50 billion dollars worth of Chinese imports, instantly escalating a trade dispute between the world's two largest economies. China's government responded quickly by... - [Riders plunge to ground as roller-coaster derails in Florida]( Two people fell 34ft to the ground when a roller coaster derailed in Florida, authorities said. Eight others had to be pulled to safety high above the Daytona Beach Boardwalk, they added. Daytona Beach Fire Department spokeswoman Sasha Staton said... - [Trump reacts to Comey report]( Donald Trump has disputed findings by the Justice Department that former FBI director James Comey's handling of the Hillary Clinton email probe was not politically motivated. The US president declared that the FBI was biased "at the top level" and... Opinion - [Question time: Looking ahead]( Aaron Farrugia, Parliamentary Secretary for EU Funds It has been widely reported that we are currently in the midst ofnegotiations on the... - [Our splendid capital city - Louis Cilia]( In the old days the Maltese used to boast that Malta was ‘Il Fior del Mondo’ – the flower of the world. Malta’s main attraction remains,... - [Wake up to recycling challenge - Mario Schembri]( The message from the United Nations to mark this month’s World Environment Day was very clear in its goal to step up recycling and... - [Casa’s malicious report - Aleander Balzan]( Nationalist MEP David Casa has brought MEPs Ana Gomez and Sven Giegold to Malta once again. This time, their visit was not endorsed by... - [A possible crisis - Edward Zammit Lewis]( The refugee crises that hit Europe in recent years have affected the tone of political discourse, giving rise to identity politics and... Letters - [Utopia, hara-kiri and limits]( Frank Salt evidently loves Malta and wishes it well but he must realise that reality is different to what he, and others like him,... - [Penfriends]( Eddy Privitera has found a good ally in defending the sort of regime that is ruling Malta. This new comrade is none other than Martin... - [Faceless]( I noticed recently when reading the Times of Malta online, and other local media online, that the majority of folk commenting under the... - [Beyond what is legal]( The drama that has developed over the past few days, when 629 migrants aboard the Aquarius rescue ship were stranded at sea for almost... - [The only solution]( The only way the government can stop for good the invasion of ‘irregular immigrants’ is to make it clear to the European Union that: (1)... Sport - [Watch: This could be Argentina's year, says Chiesa]( Nicolas Chiesa sees Argentina as one of the top contenders for this year's FIFA World Cup, as the Albiceleste kickstart their commitments... - [Watch: Ronaldo hat-trick earns Portugal draw with Spain in thriller]( 2018 World Cup and grab his side a point in a thrilling 3-3 draw with Spain on Friday as the Group B blockbuster lived up to the... - [Watch: Foreign fans in Malta relish Portugal vs Spain thriller]( Cristiano Ronaldo stunned Spain again just days after the shock departure of their head coach Julien Lopetegui, his hat-trick securing an... - [World Cup debutants in focus as Iceland and Panama prepare to take their bows]( Iceland make their World Cup debut on Saturday when they face Argentina in Moscow. They are one of two nations competing in the finals... - [Watch: Iran beat Morocco with 95th-minute own goal]( A stoppage-time own goal from substitute Aziz Bouhaddouz gave Iran a dramatic 1-0 win over Morocco in their World Cup Group B opener on... Business News - [Trade tensions hit stocks, while oil craters on supply fears]( World shares fell yesterday after United States President Donald Trump announced new tariffs that sparked fears of a trade war between... - [Malta Properties Company holds AGM]( Malta Properties Company plc’s (MPC) positive financial performance during 2017 was reviewed during the company’s third annual general... - [Equity index retracts as banks close lower]( The MSE Equity Total Return Index oscillated between positive and negative ground as it cancelled almost a quarter of last week’s... - [Business-financing landscape discussed]( Businesses and institutions gained insight into the expected updates to the business-financing landscape in Malta during an event titled... - [Economic growth to remain strong - Central Bank]( The Central Bank of Malta’s latest economic projections foresee economic growth over the coming three years to remain strong from a... Community - [Feasts]( Tomorrow: Sacred Heart of Jesus, FontanaOur Lady of the Lily, MqabbaChrist the Saviour in the Eucharist, RabatSt Catherine, Å»ejtunOur... - [Announcements - June 16, 2018]( BARTOLI. On Thursday, June 14, at her residence in Madliena, JOAN, née Formosa, widow of Edward, passed away peacefully surrounded by her... - [Pharmacies open tomorrow]( Vilhena Pharmacy, 3, St Anne Street, Floriana (2124 4114);The Cross Pharmacy, 859, St Joseph High Road, Ħamrun (2122 7682);St George’s... - [Watch: Driver treats Pembroke roundabout like a race track]( A would-be boy racer seemed to confuse Pembroke roads with a racing track on Thursday evening, drifting and swerving around a roundabout... - [A showcase of Russian talent in Malta]( A group of Russian artists living in Malta have got together to exhibit their works of art to mark Russia Day, just as their home country... Blogs - [No to a watery grave]( At the time of writing the crisis around the migrant rescue ship Aquarius is still ongoing. It is a sign that the migration honeymoon... - [John Suda wins another big award]( A few days ago, journalist blogger Manuel Delia listed his most read blog posts. Some were quite obviously top of the pops material. Then... - [Prime Minister, we need to chat]( I must confess I liked Joseph Muscat's Facebook interview with Katriel, the brave young man who suffers from a rare form of... - [Educating post-millennials]( Most of us know that educational success is no guarantee of wellbeing in adulthood. Fewer of us are familiar with the debate on how... - [Free votes and unanimity]( In the last few weeks Adrian Delia, leader of the Nationalist Party, gave his group free votes on two bills presented in Parliament. The... 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