timesofmalta.com newsletter - 10 Jul 2016

Copyright © 2016 timesofmalta.com Newsletter for Sunday, 10 Jul 2016 [Times of Malta] [Musical Instruments of the Maltese Islands] National - [Boy, 7, injured in traffic accident - Man falls off scaffolding as he puts out fire] A seven-year-old boy was seriously injured when he was hit by a car at the Sliema Stand early this morning. The police said the accident happened shortly before 1am as the boy was crossing the road. Sources said the boy suddenly dashed out into... - [Malta newspapers review] The following are the top headlines in Malta's newspapers. The Sunday Times of Malta reports that Air Malta pilots are demanding a salary increase of €50,000 each. Il-Mument says the burden of tax and duties is up by €106m. The Malta Independent... - [Morning calm] The early morning mist continues to throw up unusual views of Malta. The picture above is of the view from Mtarfa this morning. Photo taken by John Gerard Debono. mynews@timesofmalta.com Facebook: Times of Malta - [Air Malta pilots demand €50,000 salary increase each] Air Malta pilots each want an increase of €50,000 in their take-home pay as they resort to industrial action, The Sunday Times of Malta has learnt. The new financial package demanded by the Airline Pilots Association would see the airline’s... - [Fireworks to be blasted near animal farm] Fireworks are to be let off from a field close to the government farm at Għammieri, raising concerns that the blasts may disturb the animals held there. Earlier this week, concerned readers alerted Times of Malta about fireworks being loaded in a... World news - [Australia's opposition Labour party concedes defeat in national poll] Australia's opposition Labour Party conceded defeat in the federal election today, clearing the way for Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull to retain power. Counting of votes in the marathon election continues, but Bill Shorten, the leader of the... - [Watch: Bullfighter and runner die, two others gored in Spanish bull festivals] Updated 11pm with second death A bullfighter and a man participating in a village bull-run were killed in Spain, while another two men were gored by the animals at the world-famous festival in the town of Pamplona. Victor Barrio, a 29-year-old... - [Forget second referendum, let's prepare EU exit - British government] Demands from more than four million people for a second referendum on European Union membership have been rejected by the British government. A petition on the Parliament website called for the government to hold a second referendum because less... - [Potential British PM sparks row with remarks on rival's childlessness] Andrea Leadsom, one of two candidates to be the next British prime minister, has caused an uproar by suggesting that being a mother means she has a greater stake in the country's future than her childless rival Theresa May. A little-known junior... - [Spain heading for more deadlock as Socialists reject backing PM Rajoy] Spain's Socialist party will oppose a government led by acting Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy, whose party won the most votes in last month's election, increasing the odds that an almost seven-month political stalemate will trundle on. Spanish... Opinion - [Huh! the Viking war chant] “Fairy tales still exist!” Prime Minister Sigurdur Ingi Johannsson told the Iceland national football team when they arrived back home to... - [Brexit and a radical EU rethink] There is no doubt that the result of the UK’s EU referendum sent shockwaves throughout Europe and Britain. The country’s new Prime... - [Malta is not beautiful] Well, parts of it are. Only they rarely include the places that are said to be beauty spots – the kind of places that find themselves on... - [Our national interest after Brexit] The United Kingdom’s vote to leave the European Union has created political uncertainty few had dared predict. The uncertainty is... - [Spotting the grievances] I do agree that women’s huge contribution to managing everyday domestic chores is not appreciated enough. It is generally taken for granted. Letters - [My experience as a volunteer at SPCA Gozo] I love animals. Growing up, our family owned a number of dogs, as well as a cat, and other smaller animals. When I turned 11, I decided... - [Transport Malta electronic signposts and health] I am pleased to see the electronic messages about safety in addition to fines for this and fines for that. A mature society cherishes... - [Perseverance and tenacity] At last, the Ħondoq development has been turned down – unanimously – the government committee voted to refuse it. The residents of Qala... - [A thing of the past?  Â] I am not at all surprised that people think the age of chivalry is over and the fear of being called a sexist is one of the main reasons... - [Still no date for appointment] On May 29 I went to Mater Dei Hospital with a note from my doctor for an appointment at the ENT Department. I was told I would receive... Sport - [France coach Deschamps eyes ‘recipe’ to stop Ronaldo] Didier Deschamps is looking to lead France to silverware once again, although the head coach knows what a tough ask lies in wait in the... - [Portugal ready to spoil Les Bleus party] Cristiano Ronaldo insists Portugal are ready to spoil France’s Euro 2016 party by swiping the title from under the hosts’ noses... - [Griezmann and Ronaldo clash in final for second time in six weeks] When France meet Portugal in today’s Euro 2016 final, the outcome is likely to depend on the performances of Cristiano Ronaldo and... - [France vs Portugal – the pick of past encounters...] Hosts France face Portugal in the final of Euro 2016 tonight with their country, and the history books, firmly on their side. Portugal... - [France, Portugal set for showdown] By no stretch of the imagination will Euro 2016 go down in history as one of the all-time classic football tournaments. The expansion to... Business News - [Survey shows increased business for local financial services sector] Fifty-nine per cent of respondents in a Financial Services Survey carried out by PwC in collaboration with Finance Malta have reported... - [MSE falls marginally lower on high volume] The Malta Stock Exchange (MSE) index closed the week 0.2 per cent lower at 4,568.285 points, following a disappointing week in the larger... - [Fed officials had gloomy outlook before Brexit] According to the minutes of the June monetary policy meeting of the Federal Reserve, the Fed did not raise its benchmark interest rate... - [Company briefs] PwC in Malta have announced the appointment of Bonavent Gauci, Steve Gingell and Steve Mamo as partners with effect from July 1. - [Estate planning – will you have control and certainty?] We all sleep better when we feel confident that our affairs are in order and, as we get older, we think more about the legacy we will... Social - [Summer at Madliena Lodge] - [Cawnpore Cup at Marsa] Polo’s prestigious Cawnpore Cup year was held at the Marsa Polo Pitch. Team Cono Sur beat Team MIA to win the coveted cup, which is the... - [10th anniversary edition of Malta Baby & Kids Directory] Lorinda Mamo and Martin Grech, winners of the Malta Baby & Kids Directory Best Mum and Best Dad awards received their prize from the... - [Buffet dinner at The Palace] Chemimart, local distributor for Nee Make Up Milano, hosted press and make-up artists to a buffet dinner at The Palace hotel, Sliema, to... - [Newly-refurbished restaurant offers summer menu] A new team has chosen to completely transform Madliena Lodge, taken over in 2015, by introducing a contemporary style to present an... Blogs - [The economy of truth] We know now for certain that if the truth was known and said about the inexistence of Saddam Hussein’s chemical warfare capability, the... - [No right to remain silent] Discussing petty politics over a beer last week, a friend of mine confessed: “I no longer dare criticise the government online because I... - [In the summertime] The dog-days are here and the news cycles slow down, with people opting to adopt a more manana, manana attitude towards things. Or are... - [State-funded cyberbullying] No, I am not going to go on about the amount of money spent by PBS on a three-minute ditty as Anton Attard tries to realise his... - [Is England’s victory Britain’s defeat?]  Britain votes to leave the European Union  David Cameron to resign as British PM  A Maltese EU referendum would be 'suicide': Muscat A... 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