timesofmalta.com newsletter - 28 Sep 2016

Copyright © 2016 timesofmalta.com Newsletter for Wednesday, 28 Sep 2016 [Times of Malta] [Times of Malta] National - [Students discuss depopulation concerns in Gozo with Alfred Sant] Depopulation in small EU islands like Gozo will become irreversible unless exceptional measures are allowed which do not necessarily comply with wider EU rules and policies, former Prime Minister Alfred Sant said. He was meeting Gozitan youths... - [Malta-Gozo tunnel study ‘superficial’ - expert] An expert has expressed serious doubts on the geological study tender issued by the government on the proposed Malta-Gozo tunnel, branding it a “superficial” exercise which may have safety and budget implications. “This so-called geological study... - [Today's newspapers in review] The following are the top stories in national newspapers today. Times of Malta says an expert has expressed serious doubts on the geological study tender issued by the government on the proposed Malta-Gozo tunnel, branding it a “superficial”... - [Gżira council welcomes access to Manoel Island foreshore] The Gżira mayor said this morning that while his council embraced the fact that the MIDI consortium had finally has acceded to its request to grant access to the foreshore, it was not in any way begging for a grant from MIDI as the consortium was... - [Flock of storks roost in Malta, leave without incident] A flock of six storks migrating south roosted in the Malta Freeport area overnight and flew away safely during the day, CABS reported. During the morning the birds spent a short time circling over the south of Malta and then made out to sea... World news - [Former Israeli President Shimon Peres dies aged 93] Shimon Peres, the Israeli politician who won the Nobel Peace Prize during his unprecedented seven-decade career, has died aged 93. Mr Peres suffered a major stroke two weeks ago that led to bleeding in his brain. He was sedated and on a... - ['Three parent' baby born in Mexico] A baby that has three parents has been born in Mexico, a science magazine revealed today. The New Scientist magazine said the baby, Abrahim Hassan, is now five months told. His parents are Jordanian. His mother, Ibtisam Shaban, has Leigh... - [Indian woman attacked with acid by her alleged rapist] A woman in India has had acid thrown in her face by her alleged rapist, after she refused to withdraw her case.  This woman in Uttar Pradesh suffered burns to her face and neck when she was attacked. "In the evening my husband and I had gone to... - [German authorities order end to Facebook/Whatsapp data-share scheme] German data protection authorities have ordered Facebook to delete data - including phone numbers - the social media giant has received from its subsidiary WhatsApp. Facebook acquired the global messaging service two years ago and announced this... - [Mosque and congress centre attacked in German city of Dresden] A mosque and an international congress centre were attacked in two explosions in the city of Dresden, but nobody was injured, German police said. Dresden police said in a statement on Tuesday the explosions took place late on Monday, and there was... Opinion - [Minding your language] Mind your language was a popular British sitcom. It was about a motley crew of foreign students trying to learn English. In their efforts... - [Good, moral leadership] The outstanding homily delivered by Archbishop Charles Scicluna at the Mass celebrated in St John’s Co-Cathedral to mark Malta’s... - [Mobile phones, penalties] Eyes on the Road is the focus of the campaign just launched by Transport Malta, the Malta Road Safety Council (MRSC) and the Ministry for... - [Catalyst for regeneration] Within its relatively small but densely utilised space, the locality of Paceville perhaps encompasses and represents a microcosm of all... - [Calypso’s moments] As many know, Calypso, the nymph from Greek mythology, is the symbol that we often use to refer to the island of Gozo. We use this... Letters - [Not in the national interest] Hearing Simon Busuttil rejoice at the news that the European People’s Party – with which the PN is affiliated – had decided to vote... - [The Gozo clinic] I would be voicing the opinion of many Gozitans as well as Maltese and foreigners who frequent the Gozo clinic in Victoria when I thank... - [What if…] Simon Busuttil is suggesting a tunnel between Malta and Gozo and a tram or train to pass through this tunnel connecting both islands. I... - [Electoral present] It was good news to hear about the new Master Plan to rehabilitate Paceville. We hope that what is recommended in the report will become... - [Promise not kept] The new scholastic year has just begun and the situation regarding St Thomas More College Primary School, Marsascala is getting from bad... Sport - [Greens paying penalty for poor refereeing, says furious Gaucci] Floriana FC president Riccardo Gaucci has renewed his criticism of the refereeing sector in Malta, claiming that his team are being... - [Premier League stats] BalzanKaljevic 6 (2 pens); Effiong 2; Agius; Micallef (pen); Nafti; Fenech; Piciollo. BirkirkaraTemile 4; Dimitrov 3; Brincat 2; Herrera;... - [Derby suspend boss Pearson] Derby County have suspended manager Nigel Pearson. Reports in the UK media yesterday said the suspension is pending an internal... - [Coach Izzo banking on youth] Malta waterpolo coach Karl Izzo has named a host of young players in his squad for the Group C qualification round tournament of the... - [Football results] The ChampionshipBarnsley vs Aston Villa 1-1; Birmingham vs Preston 2-2; Blackburn vs Sheffield Wed. 0-1; Brentford vs Reading 4-1;... Business News - [Limits to use of fixed-term contracts] The use by employers of successive fixed-term contracts in order to cover permanent employment requirements is illegal, the Court of... - [WTO cuts its forecast for world trade growth to 1.7%] The World Trade Organisation cut its forecast for global trade growth this year by more than a third yesterday, reflecting a slowdown in... - [France unlikely to achieve 2017 deficit target – fiscal watchdog] France is unlikely to meet its 2017 budget deficit target, the country’s independent fiscal watchdog said yesterday, casting doubt on the... - [US stocks firm after debate but oil a drag] US stock prices rose yesterday following the presidential debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, but losses in the oil market... - [Farsons share price reaches new record high] The share index closed higher for the fourth consecutive trading session as it advanced by a further 0.6 per cent to a three-week high of... Social - [Announcements] Mr ALDO AZZOPARDI and Miss MYRA DUTTON The marriage took place on September 28, 1966, at St Margaret Mary’s church, Liverpool. - [Gozo’s two opera houses subject of documentary] International television documentary The Battle of the Operas in Malta, focusing on the existence of two opera houses in Victoria, is... - [Philately exhibition in Gozo] A new philately exhibition is currently underway at Il-ĦaÄ¡ar Museum in Victoria. Set up by the Gozo Philatelic Society, the exhibition... - [Anastasia Malkhazova presents solo paintings exhibition in St Julian’s] Melt Down Time is a solo exhibition of paintings by Anastasia Malkhazova currently on display at the Renoir Gallery of the Cavalieri Art... - [Farce by renowned Scottish playwright in Maltese] Il-Giddieb Għomru Qasir is the Maltese version of Anthony Neilson’s black comedy The Lying Kind, being staged by Unifaun Theatre next... Blogs - [Deeply disturbing] It is axiomatic, practitioners of the dark art of advocacy will tell you, that when the presence of a minister is required for testimony,... - [Millions for the bullies; peanuts for the natives.] The big-moneyed bullies who are ruling the roost and making millions thanks to pre-electoral shady deals have now decided to add insult... - [Have your moment...] Let's start from the premise that any amount of €uro's worth of investment is a good thing. Premier Joseph's announcement of the fact... - [Lest we forget] 52 years ago Malta gained its independence. No amount of political talk, rewriting of history or stamping of feet is going to change... - [Bishops are not the proverbial monkeys] Whenever Archbishop Scicluna “dares” to speak about the environment, economic justice, high rise buildings, the gaming industry,... 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