timesofmalta.com newsletter - 11 Oct 2016

Copyright © 2016 timesofmalta.com Newsletter for Tuesday, 11 Oct 2016 [Times of Malta] [Histories of Malta] National - [Malta-Sicily gas pipeline ‘just plans on a drawing board’] The massive LNG tanker in the middle of Marsaxlokk Bay will be there for many years as, although a gas pipeline with Sicily is technically possible, the project is still on the drawing board. Minister Without Portfolio Konrad Mizzi yesterday... - [Storm inspiration] As many opted for the shelter of their home last night, reader Samuel Scicluna was inspired to take out his camera and shoot the photos above and below.  - [Today's newspapers in review] The following are the top stories in national newspapers today. Times of Malta says that as the gas storage tank was yesterday pulled into Marsaxlokk Bay, Electrogas was not in a position to say when the new power station will start producing... - [Budget: €1.75 wage increase per week likely] Social partners are predicting that the cost-of-living-adjustment for next year will not pass €1.75 per week, due to a low inflation rate, the Times of Malta has learnt. The figure, equivalent to €91 for the entire year, is the same as last year’s... - [Contract change to allow hospitals in SmartCity] The parliamentary National Audit Committee has approved an amendment to the SmartCity contract so that the site can also house a hospital. MPs from both sides of the house unanimously approved the amendment and also approved a resolution to be... World news - [Australian Opposition blocks gay marriage vote] The Australian opposition has blocked government plans for a public but non-binding vote on recognising gay marriage, arguing it would better if the issue was decided in parliament. Prime minister Malcolm Turnbull's conservative coalition... - [Islamic State confirms death of propaganda chief] Islamic State has confirmed the death of its propaganda chief, whom the Pentagon said was killed in a U.S.-led air strike in Syria's Raqqa province last month. An statement posted online by the militant group paid tribute to Wa'il Adil Hasan... - [Top Republican Ryan distances himself from Trump White House bid] Paul Ryan, the top Republican in the US Congress, said today he will not defend Donald Trump nor campaign with him, plunging the Republican candidate's presidential bid deeper into crisis over his sexually aggressive remarks about women. Ryan,... - [Terror suspect recognised, tied up by fellow Syrians in Germany] A terror suspect has been arrested in Germany after three Syrians recognised him from a 'wanted' poster and tied him up before calling the police. Jaber Albakr, 22, a Syrian man who was granted asylum in Germany, is suspected of preparing a bomb... - [Samsung halts Note 7 production after new fire scare] Samsung Electronics Co Ltd has suspended production of its flagship Galaxy Note 7 smartphones after reports of fires in replacement devices added to the tech giant's worst ever recall crisis. Top U.S. and Australian carriers also suspended sales... Opinion - [Loss of values in politics] I have been actively involved in politics for many years now and cannot but feel greatly disappointed at the low level we have reached... - [Removal tainted by bias] Prior to the Constitutional Reforms (Justice Sector) Act, 2016, the Constitution allowed for judicial removal but not for the suspension... - [Psychological first aid] Today is World Mental Health Day, when all stakeholders have the opportunity to raise awareness of mental health issues and stimulate... - [A master plan in reverse] When it comes to big development projects, the Labour government is gambling excessively on the big developers’ card. Rather than relying... - [Passing the furniture test] I will not write about traffic because I’ve spent a week gnawing at my knuckles behind the steering wheel and that’s enough of pent up... Letters - [Beneficial Italo-Maltese deals] The headline “Power station emissions down by 46.8 per cent” (October 6) brightened up my day. Unfortunately, my mood changed when I... - [Alternative transport] Tramways and tramcars were common throughout the industrialised world in the late 19th and early 20th centuries but they had disappeared... - [Amateurish approach] While the Maltese football team was trying to be focused during the away fixture against England, I was bemused to see how the rest of... - [No place for trailers] The government did an excellent job with the regeneration of Å»ewwieqa waterfront at MÄ¡arr. This included the construction of a new, well-... - [Parry’s masterpiece] On October 2, I had the privilege of attending the nuptial Mass of Marouska Attard and Simon Aquilina at the basilica of the Nativity of... Sport - [Not the right time to react as the focus is on game – Vassallo] Andrè Schembri’s criticism of the state of Maltese football in the aftermath of the 2018 World Cup qualifying 2-0 defeat to England at... - [Our motivation levels are always high, says Agius] Coming only three days after the much-hyped game against England at Wembley, today’s 2018 World Cup qualifier against Lithuania in... - [Coach Ghedin demands an improved showing] The match against England was all about prestige but tonight’s clash with Lithuania is an entirely different proposition. Walking into... - [Messi ready to make comeback from injury against Deportivo] Barcelona maestro Lionel Messi is preparing to make his return from injury against Deportivo on Saturday to ensure he can start in next... - [Floriana made to work hard for victory by Hibernians] Floriana had to dig deep to fend off Hibernians’ efforts and chalk up their first win in the pre-season competition. Both sides were at... Business News - [Europass Framework to help job seekers] The European Commission has adopted a proposal to revise the Europass . Europass is a suite of tools and services which support the... - [€86m spent on innovation] Technological innovation expenditure for 2014 was estimated at €85.7 million, a report from the National Statistics Offices has... - [Far from stepping back, top central banks are set to double down] Central banks’ repeated warnings that there are limits to what they can do to bolster the sputtering world economy could suggest they are... - [Money market report for the week ended October 7] On Monday, October 3, the European Central Bank announced its weekly main refinancing operation (MRO). The operation was conducted on... - [British economy loses steam as business investment wilts] Britain’s economy appears to be losing steam, with major business surveys showing a marked slowdown in the services sector and boardrooms... Social - [Announcements] BAJADA – ANGELA. In loving memory of a dear mother and grandmother, today the 32nd anniversary of her demise. Always in our thoughts and... - [Historic cook-along session] Heritage Malta is presenting an unusual experience that ties together a live cooking session with historical information in Vittoriosa... - [Treasure hunt spread over a week] A car treasure hunt lasting one week is being organised by the Mdina Knights Football Club in conjunction with St Paul’s Missionary... - [Abruzzo focus of talk tonight] The Italian Cultural Institute’s Magic Box series returns for October with a talk tonight on the region of Abruzzo. This Italian region... - [Role of computer games in national heritage] A talk linking computer games and culture and heritage is being held tomorrow at St James Cavalier in Valletta. Part of Spazju Kreattiv’s... Blogs - [To each his own] All twenty articles that I have since written for this blog, come from one premise: that the “disagreement” between the Opposition and... - [Lie witness news] The big oil-storage tanker that will be feeding the still-to-be-inaugurated power station will be entering the Marsaxlokk harbour within... - [MAP(ping) women’s control] Picture suffering a medical emergency in the middle of the night. You know that there’s a pill that will sort out this emergency in no... - [A journalist dies in Jordan. May his death be a clear sign to all of us] Over the past few days there has been a major debate in the US and the murder of a prominent journalist in Jordan. These two facts seem... - [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,... 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