timesofmalta.com newsletter - 1 Jun 2017

Copyright © 2017 timesofmalta.com Newsletter for Thursday, 1 Jun 2017 [Times of Malta]( [A&A Mizzi]( National - [Gaffarena petrol station deed conditions ‘not enforced’]( The Planning Authority has yet to enforce the provisions of a 2014 deed with the Gaffarena family on their ‘illegal’ fuel station in Qormi, although a three-year temporary clearance expired more than two months ago. A copy of the notarial deed,... - [Enemalta relies on interconnector despite new gas plant]( Enemalta is still buying most of Malta’s necessary electricity through the interconnector to Sicily despite the €400-million gas-fired power station that opened in April, figures show. Enemalta refused to provide a breakdown of the electricity... - [Most-wanted ‘con man’ appears in court]( One of Malta’s most-wanted ‘con men’, Patrick Spiteri, a disbarred lawyer, appeared in a Maltese courtroom yesterday after having been extradited from the UK. Mr Spiteri was arrested on Tuesday on the strength of at least seven European arrest... - [Today's front pages]( The following are the stories making Malta's newspapers today. Times of Malta reports that Enemalta is relying on the interconnector from Sicily for electricity, despite the inauguration of the new gas power station. MaltaToday says that according... - [No clash of the titans in final television political debate]( The leaders of the two major parties had their final televised debate tonight, organised by the Broadcasting Authority. But it was no ‘clash of the titans’ - it was an hour of civilised monologues in which both Prime Minister Joseph Muscat and... World news - [Malaysia Airlines flight returns to Melbourne after passenger tries to enter cockpit]( Passengers and crew on a Malaysia Airlines flight from Melbourne to Kuala Lumpur tackled a fellow passenger who attempted to enter the cockpit shouting he had a bomb, authorities and witnesses said. The 25-year-old man, a Sri Lankan national, was... - [British PM May could lose majority in June 8 election - projection]( Prime Minister Theresa May could lose control of parliament in Britain's June 8 election, according to a projection by polling company YouGov, raising the prospect of political deadlock just as formal Brexit talks begin. In stark contrast to... - [Trump pulling US out of climate deal - source]( President Donald Trump will follow through on a campaign pledge to pull the United States out of a global pact to fight climate change, a source briefed on the decision told Reuters, a move that should rally his support base at home while... - [Huge bomb in sewage tanker kills at least 80, wounds hundreds in Kabul]( A powerful bomb hidden in a sewage tanker exploded in the morning rush hour in the centre of the Afghan capital today,  killing at least 80 people, wounding hundreds and damaging embassy buildings. The bomb, one of the deadliest in Kabul and... - [Taiwan lodges complaint with Emirates over flag pin e-mail]( Taiwan's foreign ministry said today it had protested to Dubai-based airline Emirates over reports that the carrier asked Taiwanese cabin crew to stop wearing the flag of the self-ruled island on their uniforms, under pressure from... Opinion - [Appeal to the undecided]( Malta is my home and the home of my family. Your vote affects me. From the opinion polls, it seems the outcome of the election will be... - [The one who believed]( Four years ago, the Nationalist Party was a shambles. The party had just been dealt the worst defeat in Maltese political history. - [Why I choose Malta]( I am writing this opinion piece a few hours after the presentation of the electoral programme by Nationalist Party leader Simon Busuttil... - [Protest votes]( Naturally we all fret to understand if the polling oracles know which party will win the absolute majority of the votes which should... - [Men in politics]( In any election campaign I invest much in observation and listening. Gradually hidden issues about the Maltese themselves and their... Letters - [The right to live]( In 1967, when abortion was being introduced in the UK, pro-abortionists argued that this small step would only be a small change. Only... - [Gay marriage]( Marriage is a permanent union between a man and a woman, for their mutual love and well-being and for the procreation and upbringing of... - [Logical choice]( As this newspaper correctly said in the leader on sound guiding principles, it is still time to take politics out of the deep mire into... - [Hope for the best]( Given the large number of floating voters who have yet to make a decision, I have composed an algorithm to assist: I may vote Labour –... - [National interest first]( In his Talking Point ‘More than enough proof’ (May 9), Alternattiva Demokratika chairman Arnold Cassola stressed how important it is to... Sport - [Gunners lift MAFA Trophy]( Senglea Gunners are the winners of the 2016-17 MAFA knock-out competition after seeing off Marsa St Michael 1-0 in the final. The only... - [Viela clinches ‘A’ title in Sliema tournament]( The Eight Eight International Chess Open, organised by XYChess, came to a close at the Windsor Hotel hall, in Sliema, earlier this... - [Birkirkara land their first major trophy]( If you ask the average Birkirkara supporter when the game in their town first took off, he/she would probably say 1950. They would not be... - [Genovese, Curmi impress as they reach the semis]( Tennis players Elaine Genovese and Francesca Curmi are on course to meet in the singles final after reaching the semi-finals... - [Team Malta reach 11-medal mark]( Team Malta added five more medals to its tally on Day Two of the Games of the Small States of Europe to reach the 11-medal mark with one... Business News - [Global stocks slip, sterling falls on polls]( Major stock markets around the globe fell yesterday but were on track to book moderate gains for May, while the sterling fell as... - [Deutsche Bank gets Polish bank sale under way]( Deutsche Bank AG has begun the sale of parts of its Polish banking operations as the German lender offloads non-core assets and frees up... - [Shipping movements]( These ships are expected in Malta: The BF Nilou from Skikda to Skikda, the CMA CGM Pegasus from Genoa to Beirut (both CMA CGM Malta... - [Eurozone inflation slows in May]( Eurozone inflation eased by more than expected in May, reflecting dips in Germany and Spain among others and supporting European Central... - [The changing Maltese telecoms landscape]( On Wednesday, May 24, Vodafone Group plc issued an announcement on the London Stock Exchange confirming that an agreement was reached... Social - [Mellieħa International Music Festival]( For the fourth consecutive year the Mellieħa local council is organising the Mellieħa International Music Festival. Following the success... - [Grand Hotel – The Musical]( Spazju Kreattiv presents Grand Hotel – The Musical. The Margaret Howard Theatre College invites you to come spend a night or two in the... - [Earth Garden returns]( The festival which kicks off the island’s summer season is back and guarantees loads of fun, unbeatable prices and the best weather. Now... - [Announcements]( The marriage between JOHN and FRIDA GRECH took place on June 1, 1969, at the Immaculate Conception parish church, Ħamrun. Congratulations... - [Announcements]( APAP – Dr GEORGE APAP, MD, DO (Oxon.). In loving memory on the 50th anniversary of his demise. His family. AQUILINA – MARIA STELLA. In... Blogs - [It is not Sophie’s choice]( As the day of reflection draws closer I thought I’d write about the profound choice we’re all facing come election day. Voting is... - [Have a good look]( Pick up a hard copy of the Times, or take a look at the PDF version online. Count the number of column inches that exhort you to vote to... - [We do have a choice]( Wednesday morning Martin Scicluna told readers of the Times of Malta that, poor fellows, they have a Hobson’s choice in the coming election. - [In stark simplicity]( Leave aside the awesome stench of corruption that is fouling the air that you breathe. Of course, unless you're an octogenarian... - [10 (depressing) things learnt from election 2017]( Gripped by Panamagate amid warnings of Armageddon, the 2017 election campaign has been a four-week binge of mudslinging, venom,... 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