Новости за 29.10.2017

Marsaxlokk Artisanal Fishers, an NGO set up to give a voice to beleaguered traditional fishers, notched an important victory last week with the approval of tax-free fuel for its members. But Martin Caruana, president of the NGO, told The Sunday Times of Malta that the NGO remained a short step from being equal to the two fishing cooperatives. “The cooperatives get a small commission every time one of their members purchases tax-free fuel,” he explained. “I have requested that as an NGO we similarly... Читать дальше...

Thor: Ragnarok5 starsDirector: Taika WaititiStars: Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston, Cate BlanchettDuration: 130 minsClass: 12AKRS Releasing Ltd Thor: Ragnarok is the 17th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the third in the Thor canon. This movie, once more featuring the noble and solemn crown prince of Asgard, takes on a completely new approach, opting to really up the ante in terms of the comedy factor and humour. Donning Thor’s cape and wielding his mighty hammer Mjolnir for the fifth time... Читать дальше...

The ninth edition of the Malta Comic Convention (MCC), organised by Wicked Comics, will be held at the Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta, on December 2 between 10am and 6pm and December 3 from 11am to 7pm. MCC continues to be the most popular pop culture event on the island and the biggest platform for Maltese creators to showcase their skills, sell their creations and interact with their fans. The continuous presence of some of the leading names in the comic industry and up and coming creators... Читать дальше...

Serie A leaders Napoli made it 10 wins from 11 league matches this season with a typically entertaining 3-1 win over Sassuolo on Sunday. At the other end of the table, newcomers Benevento slumped to their eleventh defeat in as many matches when they were thumped 5-1 at home by Lazio. Sampdoria beat Chievo 4-1 to extend their perfect home record while Crotone, who pulled off a great escape last season, and promoted SPAL both won for only the second time, beating Fiorentina and Genoa respectively.... Читать дальше...

Opposition leader Adrian Delia did not pay any taxes in 2015, a copy of his 2016 income tax return shows. The assessment, given to the Sunday Times of Malta by Dr Delia, shows how he underpaid €22,026 in taxes during that year. A copy of his 2015 income tax assessment shows Dr Delia paid €4,039 worth of taxes in 2014, amounting to an underpayment of €33,668. Times of Malta had asked Dr Delia for copies of his tax returns during the PN leadership campaign but they did not materialise before now. Instead... Читать дальше...

LaLiga champions Real Madrid suffered a shock 2-1 defeat in their first ever league visit to Catalan side Girona on Sunday, throwing away the lead by conceding two goals in quick succession and falling eight points behind leaders Barcelona. Spain midfielder Isco tapped in a rebounded shot from Cristiano Ronaldo to open the scoring in the 12th minute in Real Madrid's first visit to Catalonia this season amid the worst political crisis in Spain's 39 years of democracy. The home side struck the woodwork... Читать дальше...

Hundreds of thousands of supporters of a unified Spain filled Barcelona's streets on Sunday in one of the biggest shows of force yet by the so-called silent majority that has watched as regional political leaders push for Catalan independence. Political parties opposing a split by Catalonia from Spain had a small lead in an opinion poll published on Sunday, the first since Madrid called a regional election to try to resolve the country's worst political crisis in four decades. Polls and recent elections... Читать дальше...

Natalie Williams, 46, has been reported missing, the police said.  She was last seen on Friday at 4pm in Zejtun, wearing a black shirt and black trousers and a denim jacket. Anyone with any information about her whereabouts should contact the police, in confidence if necessary, on 119 or 2122 4001 or to visit the nearest police station.

Mainly Human Rights: Studies in Honour of J.J. Cremona. Foundation Internationale de Malte, 2017 (second revised edition).Salvino Busuttil (ed.) The late Ambassador Prof. Salvino Busuttil had concluded, prior to his demise, the second revised edition of Mainly Human Rights: Studies in Honour of J.J. Cremona. Originally this volume was published in 1999. Although nearly two decades have since then passed by, this edited work continues to be of utmost relevance to those persons who study human rights at an international... Читать дальше...

Young Maltese bowlers enjoyed great success at the International Youth Tournament in Wommelgem, Belgium, and they will be returning home with three medals. Sara Xuereb topped the Schooler Age Group and contested the gold medal final against Beaudine Kriele, of the Netherlands. Xuereb won Game 1 204-191. But the Dutch girl managed to turn the final in her favour by winning game two 213-189 to secure the title after winning the match 404-393 as Xuereb had to settle with the silver medal. Juliana Bonanno... Читать дальше...

When I was invited to a Facebook event for Lib(r)a, my first reaction was: “Whoa, that’s a bold title. What’s all this about?” So, when I was asked to interview the director of the piece, Martina Georgina, and its rehearsal director, Rachel Calleja, one of my first questions had to be about the title. “Lib(r)a is very clearly a play on words in the Maltese language,” I said to them. “What’s the aim of this?” “Although a good focus of the piece identifies and questions the search for balance within us (the Libra part)... Читать дальше...

Britain's Anthony Joshua retained his IBF and WBA world heavyweight titles when he stopped bloodied challenger Carlos Takam in the 10th round in Cardiff on Saturday. Unbeaten champion Joshua opened up a dreadful cut above 36-year Takam's right eye in the fourth round and although the durable France-based Cameroonian battled on the fight was halted after a series of heavy blows. It was far from a straightforward night for Joshua in the Principality Stadium, however, as the 28-year-old appeared to... Читать дальше...

Nadia Mifsud Mutschler: Ir-Rota Daret Dawra (kważi) SħiħaMerlin Publishers, 2017. This is the book that broke my heart and still made me love it, the one that I am recommending whole-heartedly even though reading is guaranteed to make you sad. Why would anyone want to do that, I hear you ask. The answer is simple. Finding beauty so raw that it will touch your heart is a rare thing in and of itself. When it comes in the shape of exquisitely-crafted words and a narrative that is so human and engaging... well... Читать дальше...

Two first-half goals shattered Malta’s hopes of breaking the duck in the UEFA u-17 qualification group as hosts Slovenia marched on to a 2-0 victory which enabled them to secure a berth in the Elite Round as one of the best five third-placed teams in the preliminary stage. The Slovenians took time to adjust themselves into the game and when they did so, they immediately forged ahead through Ana Milovic on 25 minutes. Vita Zolek wrapped up the victory ten minutes later as the hosts secured the three points inside the first 45 minutes. Читать дальше...

There’s a new label in town, and it’s all about collectable music from Malta. Ramona Depares speaks to Michael Bugeja who, together with Aidan Borg, is the co-founder of Twee Records. Who is behind Twee Records and how was the idea born? Basically Twee Records is the two of us, Aidan Borg and myself, Michael Bugeja. The idea sprang out of countless conversations about music that we’d have during lunch breaks. We’re both music fanatics and avid collectors, particularly of Maltese releases, and just over a year ago... Читать дальше...

Joc Pederson's three-run shot in the ninth inning helped the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 6-2 win over the Houston Astros yesterday to level the World Series at two games apiece. With the teams tied 1-1 entering the final inning, the Dodgers got their noses in front through Cody Bellinger's run-scoring single before a sacrifice fly from Austin Barnes scored another. Pederson then smashed a homer to right field to give the Dodgers a five-run lead and silence the home crowd. With the Astros down to their final strike... Читать дальше...

Pelicans 123, Cavs 101 Anthony Davis scored 10 of his game-high 30 points in a two-minute stretch of the fourth quarter and DeMarcus Cousins had his seventh career triple-double with 29 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists to power the New Orleans Pelicans to a 123-101 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday night. The win improved the Pelicans' record to 3-3, the first time they've been at .500 in the last 981 days. They were last at .500 with a 27-27 mark on Feb. 20, 2015. The Pelicans got... Читать дальше...

Treasures Of Malta (Summer 2017).Fondazzjoni Patrimonju Malti,2017. The latest issue of Treasures of Malta (Summer 2017, No. 69, Vol. XXIII, No. 3) is somewhat more special than usual as it commemorates the 10th anni­versary of the opening of Palazzo Falson in Mdina to the public after considerable work and effort by the talented team at Fondazzjoni Patrimonju Malti. As part of this celebration, the volume adequately features 15 papers and contributions, some lengthier than others, that relate in many different ways to the historic palazzo. Читать дальше...

Updated 5.48pm Several thousand people called for justice in Sliema this afternoon in the second demonstration called by the Civil Society Network in the wake of the murder of blogger Daphne Caruana Galizia. Ms Caruana Galizia was killed by a car bomb two weeks ago tomorrow. Her funeral will be held on Friday afternoon in Mosta.  The network was pressing its call for justice and for the Police Commissioner and the Attorney General to be replaced by persons appointed with the support of two-thirds of the members of parliament. Читать дальше...

Updated 5.48pm - Several thousand people chanted 'Justice' in Sliema this afternoon in the second demonstration called by the Civil Society Network in the wake of the murder of blogger Daphne Caruana Galizia. Ms Caruana Galizia was killed by a car bomb two weeks ago tomorrow. Her funeral will be held on Friday afternoon in Mosta.  The network was pressing its call for justice and for the Police Commissioner and the Attorney General to be replaced by persons appointed with the support of two-thirds of the members of parliament. Читать дальше...

People have gathered near the former Chalet in Sliema where the Civil Society Network is holding its second national protest in the wake of the car bomb murder of blogger Daphne Caruana Galizia. Ms Caruana Galizia was killed by a car bomb two weeks ago tomorrow. Her funeral will be held on Friday afternoon in Mosta.  The network is pressing its call for justice and for the Police Commissioner and the Attorney General to be replaced by persons appointed with the support of two-thirds of the members of parliament. Читать дальше...

Andrea Dovizioso won the Malaysian Grand Prix on Sunday to keep the MotoGP title race alive into the final stop of the season as championship leader Marc Marquez was held to a fourth place finish. Ducati rider Dovizioso overtook his runnerup team mate Jorge Lorenzo with four laps left and held firm for his sixth win of the season in soggy conditions at Sepang International Circuit. Frenchman Johann Zarco grabbed third on the podium on his non-works Yamaha. Honda's Marquez moved to 282 points in the... Читать дальше...

Caroline Wozniacki claimed the biggest title of her career after the Dane staved off a ferocious Venus Williams fightback to take a 6-4 6-4 triumph in the WTA Finals title showdown at a captivated Singapore Indoor Stadium on Sunday. The 27-year-old former world number one entered the contest having lost to the evergreen Williams seven times in as many matches but the resilient Dane served and retrieved brilliantly and emerged with a deserved victory after 89 minutes. Wozniacki was faultless for an... Читать дальше...

The Death of Stalin5 starsDirector: Armando IannucciStars: Jason Isaacs, Andrea Riseborough, Olga KurylenkoDuration: 106 minsClass: 15KRS Releasing Ltd The Death of Stalin is a comedy about the death of Stalin. Yes, you read that right… Joseph Stalin, Secretary General of the USSR, a tyrannical dictator who struck abject terror in the hearts of the population and those closest to him. Thirty-three years after ruling over the Soviet Union with an iron fist, he died after suffering a stroke on March 2, 1953. Читать дальше...

As Malta prepares to welcome Boyce Avenue – YouTube’s most-viewed independent band – Iggy Fenech speaks to The Travellers and Relikc to find out why some bands decide to go at it without a record label. Although I’ve been a fan of Boyce Avenue for many years, it was only while working on an interview about the band (out in next month’s edition of the Sunday Circle) that I began to realise just how impressive its numbers are. In 10 years, brothers Alejandro, Daniel and Fabian – who make up Boyce Avenue ... Читать дальше...