timesofmalta.com newsletter - 5 May 2017

Copyright © 2017 timesofmalta.com Newsletter for Friday, 5 May 2017 [Times of Malta]( [Delicata]( National - [Marlene Farrugia receives death threats on Facebook]( Partit Demokratiku leader Marlene Farrugia has received death threats over Facebook, her partner Godfrey Farrugia has said. "Some hot head thinks they have the ability to threaten my partner Marlene's life...because she expresses her thoughts as... - [Truck overturns on t'Alla u Ommu Hill]( T'Alla u Ommu Hill has been temporarily closed to traffic after a truck overturned while driving along the steep road. The truck driver was pulled out of the cabin following the 7.20am accident, police said. His medical condition is not yet... - [Watch: Tonio Fenech bows out of politics after 20 years]( A day before his 48th birthday tomorrow, former Nationalist finance minister Tonio Fenech – a prime figure in the Gonzi-led PN administrations – has decided to call it quits. Speaking to the Times of Malta, Mr Fenech, an accountant by profession,... - [Today's front pages]( These are the leading stories in today's local newspapers. The Times of Malta leads with the inquiring magistrate's decree that there were grounds for Keith Schembri and Brian Tonna to be criminally investigated for corruption in the sale of... - [Exponential growth in heritage watchdog's workload]( The number of planning applications being reviewed by the heritage watchdog has skyrocketed following last year’s planning reform, official documents show. The Superintendence of Cultural Heritage’s annual report for 2016 shows how legal changes... World news - [US House votes to repeal and replace Obamacare]( The US House of Representatives yesterday narrowly approved a bill to repeal and replace Obamacare, handing Republican President Donald Trump a victory that could prove short-lived as the healthcare legislation heads for a likely battle in the... - [PM of Czech Republic shocked as resignation accepted before it was offered]( The president of the Czech Republic has shocked the prime minister by accepting his resignation before he could formally submit it. Prime Minister Bohuslav Sobotka arrived at Prague Castle, the seat of the presidency, on Thursday for... - [Spain orders money laundering probe against HSBC executives]( Spain's National Court said it is investigating seven current and former HSBC executives in the private banking business accused of money laundering and criminal organisation. HSBC's Swiss banking unit has been investigated in several countries... - [Prince Philip, 95, to retire, Buckingham Palace announces]( The Duke of Edinburgh, husband of Britain's Queen Elizabeth, is to permanently stand down from royal duties and public engagements from the autumn of this year, Buckingham Palace announced today. The Palace said in a statement it was a decision... - [Man dies climbing on the roof of a Eurostar train]( A man has died while trying to climb on the roof of a Eurostar train bound for London, Paris police say. A police official said the unidentified man was apparently electrocuted by the cables above the train at the Gare du Nord station, Eurostar's... Opinion - [Great men in the making]( History distinguishes between men who sacrificed themselves for the benefit of others and those who endeavoured to make hay while the sun... - [Labour means prosperity]( Perhaps the most important question faced by voters in the forthcoming general election is that of choosing between a political party... - [Why I entered politics]( I decided to contest the last election because I believed the Nationalist Party was the answer to everything I hold dear. It is the party... - [Betrayal of confidence]( During the May Day rally organised by the Labour Party, Prime Minister Joseph Muscat called a snap general election for June 3. Only... - [A case of twisted logic]( Once again, the Planning Authority has approved the demolition of a historic building. This time the property is a 300-year-old house in... Letters - [Clean up Spinola Bay]( We have lived on this beautiful island for the last nine years. It breaks my heart when I see unnecessary decay and neglect take place,... - [Actions speak louder than words]( There is an Italian saying “l’abito non fa il monaco”, however the English believe that “manners maketh man”. These last days, the... - [Nature of dialogue]( Sincere and respectful dialogue is essential if we want to live in peace and harmony with each other. In his address at Al-Azhar... - [Can she be trusted?]( A very important indication on what kind of political stability can the PN-PD coalition offer to Maltese and Gozitan people in the very... - [Balcony with a view]( A lifter recently came and carried out this masterpiece. Is this how we fix hanging cables in Malta? There is already a broken... Sport - [Football news]( Cagliari president Tommaso Giulini has said the club’s fans are not racist despite Pescara’s Sulley Muntari being subjected to racial abuse. - [Sporting briefs]( Giovinco: Sebastian Giovinco’s double gave Toronto FC a third win on the bounce in MLS. Giovinco struck twice as the Canadian side beat... - [Manchester United closer to Europa league final with hard-fought win]( Marcus Rashford's splendid free-kick secured Manchester United a hard-fought win at Celta Vigo to edge Jose Mourinho's men closer to the... - [Sports round-up]( MotoGP: Former Superbike world champion Sylvain Guintoli (picture) will make a MotoGP comeback at his home French Grand Prix this month... - [Mosta FC appeal not upheld]( An appeal lodged by Mosta FC against a Control and Disciplinary Board decision fining the club €5,000 and ordering a deduction of five... Business News - [Earnings, data, politics push buoyant European shares higher]( European shares powered ahead yesterday as earnings, economic data and politics aligned to boost the market to further highs. The... - [No Kremlin decision yet on extending oil output deal]( The Kremlin said yesterday it had not yet decided whether Russia would extend an agreement with Opec and non-Opec countries on oil output... - [SocGen to pay $1.1bn to end Libyan wealth fund row]( Societe Generale avoided a costly and potentially embarrassing court case by agreeing to pay nearly €1 billion ($1.1 billion) to settle a... - [Corporate governance: now more than ever]( Company directors, auditors, lawyers, financial advisors, senior company executives and regulators all know of the increased importance... - [PG share price jumps 20% on 1st day of trading]( The share index extended yesterday’s gains as it rose by a further 0.25% to 4,678.037 points, mostly reflecting the strong gains in the... Social - [Announcements]( AQUILINA. On May 3, at Mater Dei Hospital, LYDIA, widow of Roger, aged 78, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her... - [Musical by Vittoriosa youths]( The group TEN08 – formerly called Rock Opera Group – has been producing various theatrical and musical events in the city of Vittoriosa... - [Fireworks feast]( The fireworks factory of the Our Lady of the Lily Musical Society of Mqabba will be participating during the Festa ta’ Nar Tradizzjonali... - [Gżira fair in aid of MCCF]( Volunteers from the Gżira local council and the Malta Community Chest Fund Foundation are joining forces to organise a fair in aid of... - [Spring on show]( The Great Spring Horticultural and Flower Arrangements Show, organised by the Malta Horticultural Society, features numerous artistic... Blogs - [This election is not about the Panama Papers]( Or at least not just about the Panama Papers. This election is about saving journalists their jobs. You see, the thing is, this really... - [Long live the king]( “I’ll call an election,” said the king, standing near his castle. All talk of greed, hidden accounts, corruption, investigations,... - [Dice thrown]( According to Premier Joe, once the decision was there to be taken, then it had to be taken. He then reached into his pocket and, with a... - [At last, something Joseph and Simon can agree on]( With what seems to have become a daily deluge of claims and counterclaims, rumours, gossip and comments, and the increasingly fractious... - [Tick tock Tick tock]( According to the latest opinion polls the Labour Party will win the next election. And of the two potential prime ministers after the... Copyright © 2017 timesofmalta.com Newsletter for Friday, 5 May 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. Problems to sign in? click [here]( to go on the help page.