Новости за 21.02.2018

The article ‘A taste of history’ (February 16), dealt with the delicious pastizzi (cheese cakes) and rabbits, both a traditional Maltese menu. The article seems to be encouraging eating pastizzi and rabbits. In truth, rabbits are quite tasty and healthy. That pastizzi are delicious is a fact, however, the article,which included a picture showing pastizzi, does not say that these are also extremely harm-ful because the main ingredients are oil and fats. Besides, sometimes, mashed potatoes are added... Читать дальше...

One of the speakers in Rai One’s excellent Sunday morning programme made the point that in many of Italy’s small communities requests are being made by local councils to Church authorities to help newly-weds as they embark on the tough new road of married life. This can be an interesting change back to a situation where the State seeks the undoubted wisdom and help of the Church in guiding newly-weds on what are the real ingredients of a long and happy relationship. There are indeed so many avenues... Читать дальше...

The other day, I attended the interesting and stimulating ‘Icon Island’, part of the Valletta 2018 music programme. This should have been an enjoyable experience, which was seriously marred by the utter rudeness of certain audience members. To my right, three people insisted on talking and laughing throughout (we were not watching comedy). A further group immediately behind me felt entitled to do the same. I politely shushed them on several occasions to no avail. Eventually, I had to loudly ask them to go outside if they wanted to chat. Читать дальше...

The 1973 documentary F for Fake, considered to be the last major film completed by US film-maker Orson Welles, will be screened by Kinemastik Film Klub today at 8pm at the Royal British Legion Bar, Valletta. The film focuses on Elmyr de Hory’s recounting of his career as a professional art forger. His story serves as the backdrop for a fast-paced, meandering investigation into the nature of authorship and authenticity. Welles co-wrote, starred and co-directed the film with François Reichenbach, Oja Kodar and Gary Graver. Читать дальше...

An update letdown from banking heavyweight HSBC and declines in big mining stocks on metal price weakness weighed on the UK’s top share index yesterday. The FTSE index ended the session flat at 7,246.77 points, lagging a broadly positive European market, while Britain’s mid-cap index added 0.8 per cent, helped by news of a possible bid for software firm Fidessa. HSBC fell three per cent after Europe’s biggest lender by market value reported a jump in annual pre-tax profit that missed expectations... Читать дальше...

Why it is that only one or two petrol stations in Malta accept debit cards? They must be some of the very few service providers who do not offer such a facility. In today’s commercial world, even some street market traders accept debit cards. This is a matter of ‘Only in Malta’, where petrol stations are still operating in a manner similar to that evident in other countries 20 years ago.

I have just been on a visit to the Malta Horse Sanctuary, limits of Siġġiewi where I was very impressed with the work being done in aid of a dozen horses that had been abandoned or abused. They are now so happy in their surroundings, even though the place needs to be rehabilitated. All the members involved are voluntary workers who see to the daily needs of the horses. The expenses incurred include hay and water, electricity and water bills as well as paying the vet. Their funds come mainly from membership... Читать дальше...

World and defending Olympic champions Canada, the most dominant force in women's curling, were knocked out at the preliminary stage after losing to Britain on Wednesday in one of the biggest shocks of the Pyeongchang Games. Canada had medalled at every event since curling was introduced to the Olympics in 1998, twice taking gold, but after a tense 6-5 defeat to Britain where they made a series of mistakes, they have a record of three wins and five defeats with one match remaining and cannot progress to the semi-finals. Читать дальше...

Italy's Sofia Goggia ensured that Lindsey Vonn's Olympic career would end without another downhill gold medal when she carved up the Jeongseon slope to win a thrilling race on Wednesday. The bubbly 25-year-old from Bergamo clocked one minute, 39.22 seconds to claim gold nine hundredths of a second ahead of Norwegian Ragnhild Mowinckel, who clocked 1:39.31 and added a second silver to the one she won in giant slalom last week . Mowinckel's late run meant 33-year-old Vonn had to settle for bronze in 1.39.69... Читать дальше...

A distinction between the production of cannabis for medical purposes and recreational use should be made clear in the Bill currently being debated in Parliament, Opposition leader Adrian Delia said on Tuesday. Speaking during the debate on the production of medical cannabis products, Dr Delia said that although cultivation for medical use was not necessary for the production of medical cannabis products locally, it would be permitted under the introduced law if producers were in possession of a license. Читать дальше...