timesofmalta.com newsletter - 24 Jan 2017

Copyright © 2017 timesofmalta.com Newsletter for Tuesday, 24 Jan 2017 [Times of Malta] [Times of Malta] National - [Gas leak causes penthouse blaze] A woman was hospitalised for medical checks this morning after a small fire in a penthouse in Pioneers Road, Bugibba. The blaze developed at about 8am. It is thought to have been caused by a gas leak. - [PN sticking to its guns on power station deal] The Nationalist Party is sticking to its guns in opposing the “corrupt” power station deal, after the European Commission deemed that the rate of return for its operators is in line with that of similar projects. Over the past year and a half,... - [Opposition claims government tried to humiliate former fostercare chief] Social Solidarity Minister Michael Farrugia said late yesterday that he was prepared to reveal the reasons which led to disciplinary action against John Rolè, the leader of the AppoÄ¡Ä¡ fostercare team, leading to his resignation. Mr Rolè has joined... - [Malta newspapers review] The following are the top stories in the Maltese and overseas press. Times of Malta reports that three Maltese companies have been banned by Libya for allegedly 'smuggling money'. In-Nazzjon focuses on patients being kept in corridors at Mater Dei... - [Libya bans Maltese firms for ‘smuggling money’] Three Maltese companies have been banned from doing business in Libya after their names emerged in a list of companies accused of “smuggling money” out of the country by Libya’s Audit Bureau. Equitrade Limited of Marsa, Rafak Ltd based in Sliema... World news - [Asian TPP nations pledge to salvage trade accord after US exit] Australia and New Zealand said today they hope to salvage the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) by encouraging China and other Asian nations to join the trade pact after US President Donald Trump kept his promise to pull out of the accord. The TPP,... - [Watch: US withdraws from Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal] US President Donald Trump has formally withdrawn the United States from the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal, distancing America from its Asian allies as China's influence in the region rises. Fulfilling a campaign pledge to end American... - [Paris rolls out colour-coded car stickers to curb pollution] Paris has launched a new colour-coded sticker scheme to restrict car use in its latest attempt to curb air pollution many residents of France's capital blame for coughing fits, eye irritation and runny noses. The "Crit'Air" system bans all... - [Three men broadcast rape on Facebook live, Swedish police say] Three men have been arrested in Sweden on suspicion of raping a woman in an assault that was broadcast live on Facebook, police said. The apparent gang-rape on Sunday took place in Uppsala, about an hour north of the capital, Stockholm, and has... - [Leave the US and we'll tax you, President Trump warns business leaders] President Donald Trump has warned business leaders he will impose a "substantial border tax" on companies that move their manufacturing out of the United States, while promising tax advantages to companies that produce products domestically."All... Opinion - [The rise of fake news] As we approached the tail end of the leap year a new buzz phrase suddenly hit the pop charts. Like that dreaded virus, be it of the... - [Public Service Commission] The Public Service Com­mission (PSC) is a remnant of British colonial rule. Established in 1939 in line with similar commissions set up... - [Towards a more social Europe] The contribution of the Church in Malta through the position paper on Malta’s presidency of the Council of the European Union is a timely... - [A tale of two entities] Lately we had the Malta International Airport and Air Malta making headlines; one, the MIA, for yet another very successful year, and Air... - [Salvu and the small parties] Salvu Mallia’s entry in the political scene has grabbed the headlines for the wrong reasons, which were often based on lazy sensationalism. Letters - [The power of faith] Some jaw-dropping, horrendous news attracted my attention this week. In Chile, up to August 2016, 17 churches were torched. In Nigeria,... - [Arrogant talk] I am sure the leader of the Opposition, an avowed Eurocrat since his younger days and former secretary of the European Movement – the... - [‘Mother Goose’ cutter] I wonder whether, through these pages, I can find any information about what might have happened to a beautiful Dutch cutter named Moeder... - [New Zealand lamb] I refer to the letter ‘Mutton for lamb’ (January 14). I feel some kind of consumer information on New Zealand lamb export regulations... - [The Mountbattens] I am a British biographer writing a joint life of Lord and Lady Mountbatten. They regarded Malta as their second home and I would love to... Sport - [F1 supremo deposed at Formula One] Bernie Ecclestone's 40-year reign as Formula One's commercial supremo has ended, with the sport's new owners Liberty Media replacing the... - [Sporting briefs] Scotland: Gordon Strachan will use a friendly clash with Canada to ready his Scotland side for their do-or-die World Cup qualifier with... - [Football news] Borussia Dortmund have signed Swedish teenager Alexander Isak on a long-term contract pending a green light from FIFA due to the gifted... - [Sports round-up] Davis Cup: Ousted Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic (picture) will lead hosts Serbia against Russia in their February 3-5 Davis Cup... - [Serena grinds down dogged Strycova to reach quarter-finals] Serena Williams battled a misbehaving serve and scorching heat but stayed cool under pressure in a 7-5 6-4 win over Czech Barbora... Business News - [Dollar and stocks slide on Trump’s protectionism] The US dollar fell to a seven-week low against a basket of key world currencies on Monday and global stock markets declined amid investor... - [Samsung says batteries caused Note 7 fires, may delay new phone launch] Samsung Electronics Co Ltd indicated yesterday that its latest flagship Galaxy S smartphone could be delayed as it pledged to enhance... - [Paddy Power Betfair to meet FY guidance on underlying strength] Paddy Power Betfair estimated yesterday that its full-year earnings hit the mid-point of its guidance despite a run of adverse sports... - [Oil falls as signs of US output rise tower above Opec-led cuts] Oil prices fell one per cent yesterday as signs of a strong recovery in US oil drilling activity outweighed news that Opec and non-Opec... - [Germany plans to close tax loophole for foreign firms] Chancellor Angela Merkel’s cabinet is expected to approve a measure tomorrow to close a tax loophole used by foreign companies operating... Social - [Announcements] CARUANA. On Saturday, January 21, at Mater Dei Hospital, MARGUERITE, née DeBono, widow of Dr Joseph Caruana, passed away peacefully, aged... - [A walk around central towns] The Ramblers Association Malta is organising a walk around some central towns tomorrow. Departing from the parish church of Attard, this... - [Lunchtime concert] Cellist Lucie Kucharova and pianist Sofia Narmania will be performing at a lunchtime concert in Valletta today. The programme focuses on... - [Valletta International Baroque Festival] The Valletta International Baroque Festival presents two concerts today in its line-up. A lunchtime concert titled The Harmonius... - [Announcements] ABDILLA. On January 22, at the Franciscan Missionaries of Mary Convent, Balzan, Sister MARIANNA passed away peacefully comforted by the... Blogs - [No, But, Yes, But ..] I suspect I've used this title before, but hey, what the heck, Donald J. Trump, Gawd'elp'us President of the US, repeats himself ad... - [Fake off] Donald Trump has been be crowned president of the 'free world', whatever that means. Claims that the so-called 'fake news' phenomenon... - [Spinning the power web] Only a few days have passed since the power cut which left most of Malta without any power and focus has already shifted elsewhere. Most... - [Aunt Gerit] She looked very much like the old silver-haired mother in Umberto Boccioni’s paintings. A great aunt with few words to say, mostly... - [Institutionalised quietism] Often, Malta reminds me of DeChirico’s work, and Maltese tribalism recalls those two solitary figures in his metaphysical paintings about... Copyright © 2017 timesofmalta.com Newsletter for Tuesday, 24 Jan 2017 This newsletter has been delivered to you because you have subscribed with [timesofmalta.com]. If you no longer wish to receive this newsletter, please click [unsubscribe] and follow the instructions. 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