timesofmalta.com newsletter - 7 Nov 2016

Copyright © 2016 timesofmalta.com Newsletter for Monday, 7 Nov 2016 [Times of Malta] [Castille Resources] National - [What's on today's newspapers] These are the leading stories in today's local newspapers. The Times of Malta highlights warnings made by a Christian conservative nonprofit group that a draft Equality Bill may be overly vague and end up encroaching on people's fundamental... - [Shades of Minecraft in Paceville master plan thinking] The Paceville master plan tried to create a new-look location, but planners may have overlooked the reality on the ground, as Kurt Sansone found out. Minecraft is a digital game with uninspiring graphics. But it allows the gamer’s imagination to... - [Malta's lack of ‘solar rights’ laws has legislators worried] The lack of ‘solar rights’ laws protecting owners of photovoltaic panels from over-shading by nearby tall buildings is a major obstacle to widespread uptake of the technology, according to the National Renewable Energy Plan. The newly-published... - [Mobile phone thefts plummet as police crackdown bears fruit] Mobile phone theft has plummeted this year, with a police crackdown ostensibly yielding results. A detailed breakdown of mobile phone theft across the island, provided by the police, shows that while an average 2,500 mobile phones were reported... - [Mintoff Bland stabbing probe is top secret] The Romanian partner of Yana Mintoff Bland is out of intensive care but still recovering in hospital, as the triple stabbing incident in her Tarxien villa two weeks ago continues to be shrouded in mystery. Sources close to the police told The... World news - [China adopts cybersecurity law in face of overseas opposition] China has adopted a controversial cybersecurity law to counter what Beijing says are growing threats such as hacking and terrorism, although the law has triggered concern from foreign business and rights groups. The legislation, passed by China's... - [FBI clears Clinton in email review two days before election] The FBI said early today that it stood by its earlier finding that no criminal charges were warranted against Democrat Hillary Clinton for using a private email server for government work, lifting a cloud over her presidential campaign two days... - [Donald Trump heads to Hillary Clinton-leaning states as he builds momentum] Hillary Clinton aimed to hit high notes in the final moments of her campaign, hoping an uplifting message would wash away voters' disgust with the gruelling presidential contest. Donald Trump vowed he and his supporters would never quit, as he... - [Suicide bombers in ambulances kill 21 people in Iraq] Suicide bombers driving ambulances packed with explosives detonated their vehicles at a checkpoint and a car park for Shi'ite pilgrims in two Iraqi cities early today, killing at least 21 people and wounding dozens, officials said. The twin... - [South Carolina man who chained woman in container killed six others, police say] A South Carolina man killed at least seven people in a hidden crime spree that lasted more than a decade, police have said.The details came to light only when police rescued a woman chained at the neck in a storage container, authorities said.Todd... Opinion - [Strategic vision on energy] Consideration of Malta’s national energy strategy is often overshadowed by concerns about lack of contractual transparency and inevitable... - [The lords of the slime] In the past months fish farm slime entered Malta’s beaches like an unwelcome guest. Whether one was at the beach or on Facebook, chances... - [MAP and conscience] During the debate about the morning-after pill, including the important yet gap-filled discussion in Parliament, different proponents... - [No more telethons] When I was a penniless student studying in England, I used to regularly trawl the Oxfam charity shops. It was, back then, still an alien... - [People are being treated like fools] Since this government came to power, hardly a day goes by that we are not faced with some scandal and not fed some cockamamie story in an... Letters - [Online comments policies] I refer to ‘Online bullies and trolls’ (October 19). Social media provide an outlet for disagreements. At this stage all that can be done... - [Research on baroque drawings] As a progression of my studies from my first degree, I have undertaken a postgraduate degree centred on baroque drawings, under the... - [A pension is a saving] It is very unusual for both the government and the Opposition to agree on something but they finally accepted the concept that pensions... - [Theatre reviews (1)] I am writing in support of Adrian Buckle’s very reasonable suggestion that theatre productions be reviewed in this paper even when they... - [Theatre reviews (2)] I would like to express my support for Adrian Buckle of Unifaun Theatre Productions in his suggestion that the Times of Malta should not... Sport - [Chetcuti’s appointment to be announced today] Angelo Chetcuti is to be announced as the new general secretary of the Malta FA this afternoon. Dr Chetcuti, who is the vice-president of... - [RB Leipzig go level with leaders Bayern] RB Leipzig continued their remarkable first season in the Bundesliga when they brushed aside Mainz3-1 to go level on points with leaders... - [Pioli set to land Inter job] Inter said they plan to announce Frank De Boer’s successor as coach within the next 48 hours, with Stefano Pioli favourite to land the... - [Third win on the trot for Naxxar] Naxxar Lions 1Qormi 0 A penalty scored by Yuri de Jesus Messias in the opening half was enough for Naxxar to make it three consecutive... - [Marsa sink Stars for three useful points] Marsa 2Vittoriosa Stars 0 An early goal and another one late on gave Marsa a precious win against Vittoriosa Stars which means that for... Business News - [Financial education courses with the Malta Stock Exchange] The Malta Stock Exchange has turned educator, with a newly-inaugurated institute offering 35 short courses and seminars on various topics... - [The fragility of trust] Whether in the field of sports, politics or business, confidence in one’s ability to do well now and in the future is critically... - [­­­Shipping movements] These ships are expected in Malta: The BC Hamburg from Annaba to Algiers (Thomas Smith Shipping Ltd), the La Superba from Genoa to Genoa... - [Climate pact moves to action] A landmark global accord to combat climate change has officially taken effect, putting pressure on countries to take action to slash... - [Malta and France seeking business in healthcare] French business interest in Malta is on the increase, according to French Ambassador Béatrice le Fraper du Hellen, who had words of... Social - [Announcements] CARUANA. On November 6, at Casa Arkati, Mosta, JOSEPHINE, former teacher, widow of JohnMary Caruana, aged 85, passed away peacefully... - [Five female artists in one exhibition] Currently running in St Julian’s, Chroma sees five Maltese female artists coming together under one roof. Curated by Joe Hamilton, the... - [Design dialogues] Today’s dialogue sees Maltese architect Konrad Buhagiar taking to the stage. Buhagiar is a founding partner of Architecture Project and... - [Din l-Art Ħelwa dinner and concert] Malta’s national trust is holding its autumn dinner on Friday, preceded by a concert. The highlight of the evening will be a string... - [Talk at Victor Pasmore Gallery] The first talk of the Victor Pasmore Gallery lecture series, Presenting Pasmore, will tackle the restlessness that came to be... Blogs - [A bad time to have a (decent) opinion] A great post caught my eye this morning: the German people are encouraging Americans to go ahead and vote in a lying, racist thug who... - [Demon alert] First off, happy Halloween guys. Yes, I know it's not a real holiday. Yes, I know it's a commercial US import. Yes, I know it's just... - [Sorry not sorry] "I'm sorry I was chatting on my phone, didn't see the lights turn red and wound up ramming the side of your car." "I'm sorry I forgot to... - [Pre-budget twaddle] My knowledge of economics, as I have admitted on more than one occasion, is perhaps equivalent to someone as thick as two short planks,... - [What a coincidence - not] I hold no brief for Beppe Fenech Adami, and if he’s acted in any manner that is not in accordance with the standards of propriety to... Copyright © 2016 timesofmalta.com Newsletter for Monday, 7 Nov 2016 This newsletter has been delivered to you because you have subscribed with [timesofmalta.com]. 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