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Joe Cassar's resignation yesterday was an earthquake in Maltese politics and a clear example of clean politics, Opposition leader Simon Busuttil said this evening. Speaking on Dissett, Dr Busuttil said Dr Cassar understood his standards and took the honourable decision on his own. "In spite of denying the allegations made, he shouldered political responsibility so as not to be used to damage the party," Dr Busuttil said. Dr Cassar allegedly permitted works at his home to be paid for by businessman Joe Gaffarena. Читать дальше...

Romanian prime minister Victor Ponta has announced the resignation of his government after huge protests in the wake of a nightclub fire that killed more than 30 people. "I'm handing in my mandate, I'm resigning, and implicitly my government too," Mr Ponta said in a statement. He said the government would stay on until a new one is in place. "I am obliged to take note of the legitimate grievances which exist in society," said Mr Ponta. "I hope handing in my and my government's mandate will satisfy... Читать дальше...

One lucky punter has won the Super 5 Jackpot of €350,000, Maltco said. The ticket was purchased from Gzira. The winning numbers were: 35 • 1 • 17 • 32 • 10.

Blogger Daphne Caruana Galizia today filed an appeal from a court judgement in which she was ordered to pay €3,000 in compensation to former journalist Julia Farrugia after being convicted of libel. Magistrate Francesco Depasquele ruled last month that statements repeatedly made by Ms Caruana Galizia and reader comments on her blog included insinuations which did not constitute fair comment. The court had rejected defence arguments that Ms Caruana Galizia was not responsible for comments submitted by readers... Читать дальше...

The cause of a Russian plane crash in Egypt on Saturday is looking more like an explosion but it is not clear whether it was linked to fuel or engine trouble or a bomb, an Egyptian source close to the investigation of the black boxes said today. "It is believed to be an explosion but what kind is not clear. There is an examination of the sand at the crash site to try and determine if it was a bomb," the source told Reuters. "There are forensic investigations underway at the crash site. That will help determine the cause... Читать дальше...

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Finland is launching a series of national emojis that include people sweating in saunas, classic Nokia phones and heavy metal head-bangers. Petra Theman, from the Finnish Foreign Ministry, said the emojis will be released as a way to promote the country's image abroad and are based on themes associated with Finland. She said that emojis suit the character of the traditionally reticent Finns "who only speak when it's necessary". The free emojis will be released from December 1 at a rate of one a day, like a seasonal advent calendar. Читать дальше...

The murderer of lawyer Margaret Mifsud, who was found dead in her car at Qalet Marku in Baħar ic-Caghaq on April 19, 2012, is still on the run, the accused’s lawyer, Martin Testaferrata Moroni Viani said in court this morning. Addressing jurors, he said the state had wasted its resources because of prejudice. His client, the victim’s former husband and father of her two daughter, Nizar El Gadi, had been “framed” because he was a Libyan. Dr Testaferrata Moroni Viani told the jury that had his client killed Dr Mifsud... Читать дальше...

The daughter of a man accused of causing a disturbance at the Żabbar police station told a court today that the police officers started shouting when they entered the station from the wrong door. The girl, who is a minor, was testifying before Magistrate Saviour Demicoli in the case of Josmar Agius, 44, of Marsaxlokk, who is pleading not guilty to threatening the police at the Żabbar police station in June 2013 and hindering them from carrying out their duties. She said she had gone to the station after losing her mobile phone... Читать дальше...

The number of plane crash victims identified by Russian families has risen to 33 as rescue teams in Egypt combed the Sinai desert for more remains and parts of fuselage. The Metrojet Airbus A321-200 carrying Russian holidaymakers from Sharm el-Sheikh in Egypt back to Russia's second-largest city of St Petersburg crashed over the Sinai Peninsula early on Saturday, killing all 224 people on board. Only one body has been released for burial so far. Relatives have identified 33 bodies and the paperwork is close to ready on 22 of those... Читать дальше...

Matthew Zahra, who went missing in 2012 and whose remains were found buried in a field in Birzebbuga a year later, has not yet been declared dead and his remains are still in possession of the courts. Lawyer Stefano Filletti, who is appearing parte civile for the family in the compilation of evidence against Jason Galea, 39, of Marsa and Ronald Urry, 49, of Paola, asked the court to release Mr Zahra’s remains to the family so that they could give him a proper burial. Mr Galea and Mr Urry are pleading... Читать дальше...

Castille Square's new monument, to be inaugurated during next week's Valletta Summit for Migration, arrived in the square on a large truck this afternoon. The monument was announced by the government last month. The bianco carrara marble sculpture, designed by Vince Briffa is in the form of a “knot”, symbolising the close geographical link between Europe and Africa as well as the “entanglement” of these two continents over migration. The monument was carved out of a 34-tonne marble block quarried in Italy... Читать дальше...

Opposition leader Simon Busuttil should say when he learnt that former Health Minister Joe Cassar had accepted gifts from Joe Gaffarena, the Labour Party said. In a statement the PL said Dr Cassar had been the only minister to support Dr Busuttil’s race for the PN’s deputy leadership and when Dr Cassar resigned, Dr Busuttil had said he was sorry to see him go. He had also said the same about former minister Giovanna Debono, whose husband was implicated the works for votes scandal in Gozo. Dr Busuttil... Читать дальше...

A claim by a Libyan that it had taken him three days to register his company in Malta alerted a police inspector that something was not in order, a court heard today. Inspector Frankie Sammut, from the Immigration Department was testifying in the compilation of evidence against accountant and auditor Joe Sammut. The 58-year-old former Labour Party treasurer and candidate stands charged with helping Libyans set up companies in Malta to obtain residency permits using forged documents and fraudulent means. Читать дальше...

Malta Public Transport said today this evening it will initiate discussions through the Director of Labour for a verification process to establish which union enjoyed majority representation of its employees. Earlier today, the Union Haddiema Maghqudin said workers will soon be able to decide whether they wanted the General Workers’ Union or the Union Haddiema Maghqudin to represent them in line with a decree given yesterday by Judge Lawrence Mintoff. The UHM said it had the support of the majority... Читать дальше...

The European Union wants leaders of the world's 20 biggest economies to also help tackle a growing migration crisis when they meet in Turkey this month to discuss tax cooperation, trade and climate change. The chairman of EU leaders Donald Tusk and the head of the European Commission, Jean-Claude Juncker, will push at the Nov 15-16 meeting for a global response to the challenge faced by Europe from the influx. "Meeting in Turkey in the midst of a refugee crisis due to conflicts in Syria and elsewhere... Читать дальше...

The share index closed in positive territory for the third consecutive session as it edged 0.33 per cent higher to 4,406.858 points – the highest level since mid-May 2008. Volumes remained encouraging as over €243,000 worth of shares changed hands. Despite still trading with the entitlement to the final dividend, BOV's equity eased a further 0.1 per cent lower to the €2.43,5 level across heightened activity totalling 78,522 shares. Subject to shareholders’ approval at the next annual general meeting to be held on December 17... Читать дальше...

Valletta striker Federico Falcone has received a two-match ban following his sending-off in yesterday’s two-all draw against Mosta. Falcone was shown a straight red card by referee Trustin Farrugia Cann for hitting Mosta midfielder Ice Cream Guobadia after the latter had fouled the Argentinian striker late in the first half. Three other Premier League players were given a one-match ban for four yellow cards. These are Naxxar Lions midfielder Mandinho, Zoran Levnaic, the Pembroke Athleta defender and Sliema Wanderers midfielder Mark Scerri. Читать дальше...

EasyJet is to fly a new route between Malta and Geneva from the coming summer. The new summer service commences on March 29. Flights will operate twice weekly on Tuesdays and Saturdays with fares starting from €31.49 one way per person. EasyJet launched services to Malta in 2008 and operates flights to London Gatwick, Belfast, Manchester, Milan Malpensa, Naples, Newcastle and Rome Fiumicino. Ali Gayward, UK commercial manager for easyJet, commented: “I am really pleased that we are adding another destination to our network from Malta. Читать дальше...

An Eastern Imperial Eagle has seen seen  in Malta, possibly for the first time, BirdLife said.  It roosted in Malta last night. Sporting a satellite tracking device, the massive bird is thought to originate from a conservation project in Austria. The eagle was spotted over Buskett yesterday early afternoon. An unusual species for the Central Mediterranean, Eastern Imperial Eagles breed in Eastern Europe and Asia and normally migrate over Balkan countries and the Middle East to winter in East Africa, Arabia and India. Читать дальше...

842 persons were involved in a non-fatal accidents at their place of work in the third quarter of this year, practically the same number as last year. The majority of  accidents occurred in the manufacturing sector (21.4 per cent). Another 132 or 15.7 per cent occurred in construction followed by transport and storage (14.6 per cent). When compared to the same quarter last year, the number of accidents in accommodation and food services activities decreased by nine cases. The largest share of accidents... Читать дальше...

The MFA has announced the provision Malta squad for the friendly against Jordan on November 11. The match will be played in Istanbul. Goalkeepers Henry Bonello (Valletta FC), Andrew Hogg (Kalloni FC) Defenders Andrei Agius (Hibernians FC), Steve Borg (Aris FC), Emmanuel Briffa (Floriana FC), Ryan Camenzuli (Birkirkara FC), Ryan Camilleri (Valletta FC), Zach Muscat (Birkirkara FC), Clayton Failla (Hibernians FC), Joseph Zerafa (Birkirkara FC) Midfielders Roderick Briffa (Valletta FC), Llywelyn Cremona (Valletta FC)... Читать дальше...

The Ministry of Health and the MAM doctors' union have reported progress in talks on a number of issues over which the MAM had threatened industrial action. In a joint statement, the two sides said they are now close to each other's positions. The talks have centred on government plans for public-private partnerships in the running of sections of the health sector including St Luke's and Gozo hospitals. Minister Konrad Mizzi and parliamentary secretary Chris Fearne are leading the talks for the government... Читать дальше...

Mosta Mayor Edwin Vassallo has declared he will not contest the casual election for the seat in parliament vacated by Nationalist MP Joe Cassar. The former health minister resigned yesterday following reports on how he received gifts from businessman Joe Gaffarena. Mr Vassallo, a former MP and parliamentary secretary, said he was happy to occupy a position where he was of service to the people of Mosta and therefore would not seek re-election to parliament. He will, however, be a candidate for the PN in the next general election. Читать дальше...

When it comes to learning about investment, the internet is one of the fastest, most up-to-date and easiest ways to make your way through the jungle of information out there; be it videos, online lectures or simply following Bloomberg live; however, there is a difference between knowing and understanding, a fine line that separates the novice from the skilled, ergo in order to understand the subject of investing on a deeper level of understanding, one must follow the teaching of what some may call the fathers of investing and finance. Читать дальше...