Новости за 30.07.2017

The United States is "done talking about North Korea" and China is aware they must act, US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley said today after North Korea fired its second long-range missile this month and amid a push by Washington to impose stronger UN sanctions on Pyongyang. "Done talking about North Korea. China is aware they must act. Japan and South Korea must increase pressure. Not only a U.S. problem. It will require an international solution," Haley posted on Twitter. She then posted a link to photos of the United States... Читать дальше...

Contraband cigarette smugglers, sellers and smokers, you have been warned.  Customs has announced an extensive crackdown on the black market for contraband cigarettes, with anything from shops to band clubs and even private residences in officials' sights.   In a statement announcing the anti-contraband operation, Customs singled out four brands of cigarettes smuggled into Malta - Business Royals, American Legend, Manchester and Tradition - and noted that a court had recently sent a smuggler to jail for six months and fined them €13,082. Читать дальше...

The Institute of Maltese Journalists has condemned an attack on two Union Press journalists which happened yesterday in Buġibba.  In a statement, the IĠM called on authorities to do everything within the law to bring aggressors to justice and urged any other journalists subjected to violence or threats to report them promptly.  Inewsmalta reported yesterday that two of its staff members, a journalist and photographer, were assaulted by a "group of Maltese people" who also smashed various personal items of theirs. Читать дальше...

Ovid’s epic poem Metamorphoses, consisting of over 250 episodes chronicling the multiple facets of erotic love, has been influencing playwrights for centuries since it was published in AD 8. It has, however, rarely (if ever) been adapted for the local theatre. It was therefore a bold and wise move for Adrian Buckle, founder of Unifaun Theatre, to adapt a selection of the stories from such a timeless classic into Maltese as part of this year’s Malta Arts Festival. The text of the adaptation, masterfully translated into Maltese by Trevor Zahra... Читать дальше...

Updated 8.35pm - Added video Wedged in between rocks at Paradise Bay, the red plastic jerrycan stuck out like a sore thumb. So too did the rusted water heater lying atop a pile of driftwood. Decaying plastic bottles dotted the jagged landscape like cactuses in a desert.  By the time the sun set on the Natura 2000 site, all were gone, carried away by around 60 volunteers who took part in a four-hour Paradise Bay cleanup last Friday.  READ: Volunteers gather an eye-popping 11 tonnes of waste from Mellieħa In all... Читать дальше...

You probably know that topless bathing is illegal, but how about leaving a ladder outside? From pigeons to grass cutting, as he trawled through the Criminal Code, Kurt Sansone discovered some interesting things you may not have known you couldn’t do. Never mind that it sounds like a stupid idea, but leaving a ladder out on the street is illegal, according to the law. Well, to be exact, it is not just leaving a ladder on the sidewalk that could land you in trouble but any “iron bar, weapon or other... Читать дальше...

Fly queen Sarah Sjostrom of Sweden has won the gold medal in the 50m freestyle race with a 23.69.  She was joined under 24 seconds by Ranomi Kromowidjojo of the Netherlands, silver, as she broke 24 for the first time. Sjostrom just missed her world record in the 50 free that she set last night in the semi-finals. USA’s Simone Manuel also broke 24 for the first time as she swam a 23.97 to break the American Record. Sjostrom joins Therese Alshammar (2011) as winners in the event for Sweden at the World Championships. Читать дальше...

When the fireworks get noisy, the insects get nippy, and the whole neighbourhood drags their fa­vourite stools out onto the parapet for a gossip, summer has truly set in. And with that hot, sticky season, a theatrical tradition: the summer Shakespeare by MADC. Though the annual production had a few wobbly years as a wandering troupe, its home in the beautiful San Anton Gardens truly is part of the  experience, and this year was no different. But the question arises: how do you keep the tradition... Читать дальше...

Vietnamese police arrested four activists for anti-state activities today, the police ministry said, in a widening crackdown on critics of the Communist Party that human rights groups have described as alarming. Despite sweeping reforms to Vietnam's economy and growing openness to social change, the ruling party does not tolerate criticism. The activists arrested were linked to Nguyen Van Dai, a lawyer who was arrested in 2015 for anti-state propaganda, the police website said. They were being investigated... Читать дальше...

Last week saw some of the top names from the international jazz scene converge in Valletta for the island’s annual appointment. A fixture on the summer calendar, the Malta Jazz Festival attracts jazz aficionados and music lovers alike. Photographer Wally Galea presents a selection of the best moments.   This article is part of our premium content. Full story is available on Times of Malta Premium.

An Iraqi gunman died in a shootout with German police early today after killing one person in a nightclub in the southern city of Konstanz, police said, ruling out terrorism as a motive. "The motives of the man who acted alone are unclear," Konstanz police spokesman Fritz Bezikofer told broadcaster n-tv. "We are still investigating but the circumstances surrounding the events at the disco in the evening before the shooting are a bit clearer and this led us to rule out a terrorism background." The... Читать дальше...

Rebekah Gardner has to make a choice each time she sees a patient in her Rhode Island office: she can scroll computer screens and click boxes, or she can focus on the patient and take home the computer work. “We’re either left fumbling through data entry with our patient in the exam room, missing out on an opportunity to truly connect, or we’re left with hours of documentation and computer work after a long day of seeing patients,” she said in a phone interview. Dr Gardner, a professor at Brown University’s Alpert Medical School in Providence... Читать дальше...

Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie3 starsDirector: David SorenStars: Kevin Hart, Thomas Middleditch, Ed HelmsDuration: 89 minsClass: UKRS Releasing Ltd You would not be mistaken in assuming that Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie is a very silly film rooted in underwear and potty humour. That is exactly what I assumed and it is exactly what I got. What I did not expect however, is the rather zany humour, imaginative script and colourful animation and characters that also pepper the film. Читать дальше...

When Zucchero Sugar Fornaciari takes to the stage in Malta, his message of love will also feature a poignant reminder of the sea of death that surrounds us. Kurt Sansone dropped the Italian singer and songwriter some questions ahead of the Malta leg of his Black Cat world tour. Migration is back in the news in Italy as the country struggles to cope with an influx of mainly Africans escaping Libya. It is a phenomenon that has over the past four years largely bypassed Malta, and the absence of boat people may have made us numb. Читать дальше...

Sebastian Vettel won a tense Hungarian Grand Prix this afternoon in a Ferrari one-two that stretched his Formula One championship lead over Mercedes rival Lewis Hamilton to 14 points. The German, taking his fourth win of the season, took the chequered flag 0.9 seconds ahead of Kimi Raikkonen with Hamilton finishing fourth after sportingly surrendering third place to team mate Valtteri Bottas on the last lap. Bottas had let Hamilton past to attack the Ferraris, on the assurance that his team mate... Читать дальше...

The four Arab countries which have cut ties with Qatar said today they were ready for talks to tackle the dispute if Doha showed willingness to deal with their demands. The foreign ministers of Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) met in the Bahraini capital Manama to discuss the crisis that has raised tensions across the region. Diplomatic efforts led by Kuwait and backed by Western powers have failed to end the dispute, in which the four states have severed travel and communications with Qatar. Читать дальше...

Dunkirk5 starsDirector: Christopher NolanStars: Fionn Whitehead, Tom Hardy, Cillian Murphy, Mark Rylance, Kenneth BranaghDuration: 106 minsClass: 12KRS Releasing Ltd When Tommy (Fionn Whitehead), a young British private, comes under fire from German troops on the streets of Dunkirk, he manages to make his way to ostensible safety as he reaches the beach… where over 400,000 British and Allied troops are amassed awaiting evacuation. With the sea on one side of them and the enemy inexorably closing in around them... Читать дальше...

Students living with ADHD, autism or dyslexia should not be made victims of "overly bureaucratic and archaic" assessment systems, Alternattiva Demokratika has said.  "The exam and assessment process should encourage learning and not be a barrier," said AD spokesperson Anna Azzopardi, who welcomed a report which found that MATSEC arrangements for students with the aforementioned conditions were not sufficient to ensure they faced exams "on a truly level ground with other candidates." Half the success... Читать дальше...

From time immemorial, marine craft requiring painting, repair, careening and demolition have been pulled ashore on sandy beaches. As ships got larger, they were keeled over to port and starboard by shifting ballast to one side. Later, the Chinese invented the first graving dock (grave: from old French greve, shore, the process of cleaning a ship’s bottom by burning off accretions and then tarring). The term ‘graving dock’ continues to be used, albeit superseded by the modern ‘dry dock’. In the construction... Читать дальше...

A Qawra Point beach furniture operator has been forced to shut and will be fined €5,000 for setting up deck chairs and umbrellas at Ta' Fra Ben this morning, defying authorities less than 24 hours after they clamped down on the business. In a statement, the Malta Tourism Authority said its inspectors, working in tandem with Lands Department officials, had counted 70 deck chairs in use when they visited the site this morning.  Officials from those two entities had confiscated two truckloads of deck... Читать дальше...

Attributed to different origins, the name Tunis is generally linked to the Berber root which means ‘to lay down or encamp’, and with the northern reaches of the Sahara desert and the eastern end of the Atlas Mountains contained within its borders, it is little wonder that this North African country has been the desired dwelling place of many. With a climate much like Malta’s and a friendly people to match, Tunisia was a much loved destination by the Maltese and it is this beautiful connection between... Читать дальше...

A 38-year-old German woman today admitted to slightly injuring a police officer while resisting arrest at a St Julian’s bar last night. Janine Voigt pled guilty to the charges and was handed a six-month jail-term, which was suspended for two years. Sources said Ms Voigt acted aggressively after she was approached by police who allegedly caught her smoking inside the bar. Magistrate Francesco Depasquale also fined the woman €4000. Yanika Bugeja was legal aid. Inspector Matthew Spagnol prosecuted.

Welcome to this new initiative by Times of Malta's sports desk. We are looking to keep our readers and social media followers updated with all the latest news and gossip regarding the summer transfer window. 3.31pm Everton are weighing up a £9million move for West Ham defender Winston Reid, according to the Mail. The 29-year-old could come in as cover for defender Ramiro Funes Mori at Goodison Park, though the Kiwi has only just returned to training following surgery on a shin injury. 2.47pm From Malta... Читать дальше...

Sweet red peppers stuffed with feta, red quinoa, buckwheat and anchovy fillets Serves 6 – one pepper per person. Ingredients250g cooked quinoa and buckwheat – you may choose another grain of preference 1-2 tbsp organic coconut oil, ghee or butter1 medium onion, chopped finely4-6 cloves garlic, chopped finely1 block of feta, crumbled6 red peppers, slit down the middle length ways, seeds removed.4 anchovy filletsA handful of cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered, pepper to taste. This dish does not require salt due to the anchovy fillets. Читать дальше...

The United States has flown two supersonic bombers over the Korean Peninsula in a show of force against North Korea following the country's latest intercontinental ballistic missile test. The B-1 bombers were escorted by South Korean fighter jets as they performed a low-pass over an air base near the South Korean capital of Seoul before returning to Andersen Air Force Base in Guam, the US Pacific Air Forces said in a statement. It said the mission was a response to consecutive missile tests by North Korea this month. Читать дальше...