timesofmalta.com newsletter - 23 Jul 2017

Copyright © 2017 timesofmalta.com Newsletter for Sunday, 23 Jul 2017 [Times of Malta]( [Progress Press]( National - [PN in uncharted territory]( Keith Micallef asked three political observers about the Nationalist Party’s leadership election and what the PN must do to get back into office. ‘Common cause crucial to regaining lost ground’ Having three out of four candidates from outside the... - [The week at a glance]( Police arrest 15 in Marsa drugs raid Heavily-armed police officers in bullet-proof vests raided the New Tiger Bar in Marsa on Wednesday and arrested at least 15 people after finding a full-scale cannabis operation. Several units from the Rapid... - [VGH to be paid €188,000 a day to provide hospital beds for the government]( VGH will be paid €188,000 a day, or nearly €70 million a year, to provide beds to the government at the Gozo, Karin Grech and St Luke’s hospitals, this newspaper can reveal. The full agreement was leaked to The Sunday Times of Malta after a... - [70 artists voice serious concerns on V18 foundation]( Seventy artists, including several high-profile figures, have written to the Valletta 2018 Foundation board flagging up serious issues in the running of the European Capital of Culture initiative six months before its start. In an open letter, a... - [Today's front pages]( The following are the top stories in national newspapers today. The Sunday Times of Malta says 70 artists, including several high-profile figures, have written to the Valletta 2018 Foundation board flagging up serious issues in the running of the... World news - [Donald Trump says he has 'complete power' to pardon amid Russia probes]( Donald Trump has said he has "complete power" to issue pardons, an assertion that comes amid investigations into Russian interference in last year's presidential election. The subject of pardons is one of many topics that appears to be occupying... - [Clashes as Venezuelans protest against President's Constitution rewrite]( A few thousand protesters have attempted to reach Venezuela's Supreme Court before clashing with national guardsmen, who responded by launching tear gas. It was a disappointing turnout for opponents of President Nicolas Maduro eight days before... - [EU sounds alarm, urges US to coordinate on Russia sanctions]( The European Union has sounded an alarm about moves in the US Congress to step up US sanctions on Russia, urging Washington to keep coordinating with its G7 partners and warning of unintended consequences. In a statement by a spokeswoman after... - [Boots apologises over morning-after pill campaign response]( High street chemist Boots has said it is "truly sorry" for the way it responded to a campaign calling for it to cut the price of emergency contraception and announced it is looking for cheaper alternatives. The chain faced criticism after refusing... - [Trump talks pardons amid probes of Russia role in US election]( U.S. President Donald Trump took to Twitter on Saturday declaring that he has "complete power to pardon," as his administration continued to be bogged down by ongoing investigations of possible ties between his 2016 campaign and Russia. Trump did... Opinion - [Using the law to chop down trees]( The indecorous felling of mature (reputed to be at least 100 years old) holm oak trees at Lija (although the Lija mayor would contend... - [Nixon’s choice]( In spite of the fact that his misdeeds were conducted during his first term as President, Richard Nixon was resoundingly re-elected to a... - [Once the horse has bolted...]( Thirty years ago I introduced IVF in Malta in the hope and belief that I would be helping married couples suffering from infertility... - [Pollution – is nobody worried?]( Nine years ago, this newspaper announced the launch of a think tank report, part IV of which was a detailed review of the scientific... - [Prospero’s harmful books]( It’s that time of year when young people fresh out of sixth form get to choose a subject area at university. Exactly silver-haired I am... Letters - [Choosing a Godless society]( I agree completely with Edwin Vassallo and Tonio Fenech’s stand on the new marriage law which should have been the PN’s position. I... - [Local radio stations]( I fully agree with the views expressed by both Joe Rizzo and Thomas Zerafa on the poor level of programmes aired daily on our local radio... - [Malta’s sprawling development]( I was moved by the depth of Luciano Micallef’s pain (‘Ravages of the building spree’, The Sunday Times of Malta, July 16). Malta is... - [Social media is worse than useless]( Seeking consensus and approbation about inoffensive, politically-correct, risk-averse subjects, users of social media reek of moral,... - [Trade Fair grounds ‘idyllic’ development]( This is not the first time I have written about the rapidly deteriorating environmental scene. I recently attended a residents’ meeting... Sport - [Live: Football transfer news, rumours]( Welcome to this new initiative by Times of Malta's sports desk. We are looking to keep our readers and social media followers updated... - [San Ä iljan on cusp of tenth title after crushing win]( After dismissing Valletta 16-4 for their tenth win in as many matches San Ä iljan Tum Invest are on the cusp of landing their tenth league... - [Former defender King sees bright future for Tottenham]( After 13 years at Tottenham Hotspur Ledley King announced his retirement from the game in the summer of 2012. A long-term knee injury cut... - [Watch: Neymar scores golazo as Barcelona beat Juventus]( Neymar was the main show at the MetLife Stadium in New York, as the Brazilian grabbed a brace for Barcelona to down Juventus 2-1 in their... - [Watch: Coutinho's match-winning performance for Liverpool against Leicester]( Juergen Klopp revealed he spoke to Philippe Coutinho about Barcelona's attempts to sign the Brazilian before the playmaker delivered a... Business News - [First thematic event a success]( Experts from various European countries gathered in Malta to discuss Smart Specialisation Strategies (RIS3) and how these can be put to... - [New larger Fgura office for Frank Salt]( Frank Salt Real Estate has opened its new Fgura branch office in Å»abbar Road. Led by one of the company’s seasoned managers Stanley... - [Agreement with Greywolves]( NM Arrigo Ltd signed an agreement with Greywolves FC (pictured) endorsed with Perskindol products. Greywolves FC is an amateur... - [Auction: an exciting real estate alternative]( The property auction sector has developed considerably in the last year, with a plethora of real estate successfully being sold under the... - [ECB keeps interest rates and quantitative easing unchanged]( At its monetary policy meeting last Thursday, the European Central Bank (ECB) kept its asset purchase programme unchanged and interest... Social - [Pharmacies open today]( Chemimart, 20/21, Republic Street, Valletta (2124 6051);National Pharmacy, 17, St Mary Street, Ħamrun (2122 5539);Drugshop Dispensary, De... - [Abraham Chaim Ohayon]( (president, Jewish community of Malta) Nissim Ohayon writes: As a community, we felt the need to pay tribute to a man who dedicated a... - [Announcements]( GAUCI. On July 21, CRISTINO, aged 80, passed peacefully away at Mater Dei Hospital, comforted by the rites of Holy Church and surrounded... - [The President’s engagements]( 11am The President meets Laszlo Andor, former European Commissioner for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion, at San Anton Palace,... - [Archbishop meets missionaries]( Archbishop Charles Scicluna meeting Maltese missionaries currently in Malta on vacation. This meeting was organised by the Emigrants’... Blogs - [The environment, history and geography]( As one does these days, I was having a conversation with several friends on social media about excessive construction in Malta. The... - [Petrol stations ad infinitum]( Yesterday the Planning Authority gave a permit for yet another petrol station, presumably to help sustain the congestion on our roads. - [The tricky question of loyalty]( So, finally, the Marriage Equality law has finally arrived. No, don’t worry, I am not going to rake over the debate of... - [Let harmony reign]( I love weddings. When the spouses are people close to me I feel - like most of us do no doubt - a deep feeling of love. Marriage is a... - [Developers target Balluta again]( Balluta Buildings is one of the first large apartment blocks in Sliema. Built in the late 1920s, today it is one of the finest Art... 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