Новости за 22.08.2018

Xlendi flooded on Wednesday afternoon after heavy rains in neighbouring towns combined to form a river flowing down to the popular seaside destination. A video uploaded on Malta Weather's Facebook page shows the brown water rushing down the village’s main road all the way to the water’s edge.  Flooding from heavy downpours are a regular occurrence for Xlendi residents and visitors throughout the winter months. They have often complained of having to wade through several inches of water, as rain runoff rushes down Xlendi valley. Читать дальше...

Italian musicians Annalì and Ronc will be playing at Café Society today in Valletta. Jazz Flowers is the latest project of singer Annalì and pianist Ronc: it imagines jazz as the combination of many colourful flowers. The repertoire is composed of the jazz tradition’s most beautiful works and the compositions of contemporary artists such as Esperanza Spalding, Erykah Badu, Amy Winehouse, Nikki Yanofky and The Koop.  At the base of the project is a desire to lend a personal and new light both to traditional... Читать дальше...

A notice that appeared on The Malta Government Gazette on the €274-million direct order in connection with an extension at St Vincent de Paul Residence was “a mistake”, a parliamentary secretary said on Tuesday. Parliamentary Secretary Anthony Agius Decelis, who is responsible for active ageing, explained that despite the notice, which appeared on July 20, the contract for the building of a 500-bed extension at the home for the elderly was not a direct order. “We have been informed by the management... Читать дальше...

Investigators said on Wednesday they had found a "sophisticated" illegal gun factory in Sussex, southern England, and had made three arrests as part of an inquiry into the criminal production of firearms. A site with a sign outside saying it was a gearbox repair business contained machinery and components suspected to be used to make firearms and ammunition, the National Crime Agency (NCA) said. "NCA investigators have discovered what they believe to be a sophisticated gun factory on an industrial... Читать дальше...

In the lead-up to the Malta Mediterranean Literature Festival, Inizjamed is today organising a tour of Fort Manoel. Chosen as the venue for this year’s edition of the festival, Fort Manoel is permeated with historical subtexts. To fully appreciate such a venue, Inizjamed will be organising a tour led by the architect Edward Said. The tour will be taking place today at 6.30pm at Fort Manoel, Manoel Island. Participants are to meet in front of the main entrance. Entrance is free, however, donations in aid of Villa Frere will be collected. Читать дальше...

A young man allegedly plotted with a gang of three to break into the Birkirkara home of his own employer, a court heard on Tuesday. Nigel Calleja, a 19-year old from Iklin, was arrested after incriminating CCTV footage put investigators on his tracks. He was charged with the attempted theft that was aggravated by violence. The young man had allegedly betrayed the trust of his employer who had even entrusted him with the key to the private residence, prosecuting Inspector Elton Taliana pointed out... Читать дальше...

The General Workers’ Union on Wednesday asked what was wrong with defending workers’ right to leave or with workers receiving detailed pay slips. It was reacting after the government on Tuesday announced that it was suspending new legal notices on working conditions as a “sign of goodwill” after complaints by employers' organisations that they had not been consulted.   Four employers’ organisations said they would be boycotting forthcoming meetings of the Employment Relations Board in protest against the introduction of the new regulations... Читать дальше...

As part of the Chinese Film Festival, the Chinese Cultural Institute, is screening the film The Little Door Gods. When a Chinese family’s soup shop is targeted for sabotage by a competitor, two guardians from the spirit world leave retirement to protect them. But there’s a crisis in the Chinese spirit world – humans do not believe in gods anymore. A door god, facing unemployment, ventures into the human world to prove his worth, leading to unexpected encounters and transformations for humans and spirits alike. Читать дальше...

Updated 12.30pm - Added video Only one stork could be seen flying over Magħtab on Tuesday, possibly due to hunting illegalities, BirdLife Malta said. A flock of 18 storks had arrived on the island less than two weeks ago but the number soon dwindled after some of the birds were killed. By last week, only seven could be seen flying, with many fearing the birds had fallen victim to hunters. “The storks always move together in a flock, so the fact that only one remains is quite concerning,” BirdLife conservation manager Nicholas Barbara said. Читать дальше...

Only one stork could be seen flying over Magħtab yesterday, possibly due to hunting illegalities, BirdLife Malta said. A flock of 18 storks had arrived on the island less than two weeks ago but the number soon dwindled after some of the birds were killed. By last week, only seven could be seen flying, with many fearing the birds had fallen victim to hunters. “The storks always move together in a flock, so the fact that only one remains is quite concerning,” BirdLife conservation manager Nicholas Barbara said. Читать дальше...

San Ġiljan player Paulo Obradovic will miss the first of a two-legged semi-final play-off against the winner of Wednesday’s quarter-final between Sirens and Exiles after being handed a one-match ban. The ASA Disciplinary Commissioner Alan Bonello suspended Obradovic for a match after being sent off for unsporting behaviour during last Friday’s match against Neptunes. Obdradovic was dismissed with substitution for dissent after referee Fabio Brasiliano annulled a backhand goal by the Croatian player... Читать дальше...

Fuel, take away food and wine were among the main items that pushed inflation, according to official figures published on Wednesday. The National Statistics Office said the latest inflation Retail Price Index figures for July, showed that the largest upward impact on prices was coming from the food index – one of the categories of products in a basket of goods, upon which inflation and cost of living is calculated. The Retail Price Index measures monthly price changes in the cost of purchasing the basket of goods and services. Читать дальше...

Heavy branches from a mature tree broke and partly blocked Rabat's Saqqajja Hill on Wednesday morning.  No damage appears to have been caused to passing vehicles and nobody was injured. The incident happened at about 10am at the top of Saqajja Hill. According to unconfirmed reports, the tree was hit by a large truck which dragged the branches down. Traffic was diverted until fire fighters from the Civil Protection Department removed the branches. In December, cars were damaged when two trees toppled over in strong winds in Valley Road... Читать дальше...

An AFM patrol boat rescued 100 migrants from a boat 68 miles south of Malta early on Wednesday.  Two people had already died by the time rescuers reached the boat, which was taking in water and in imminent danger of sinking, the AFM said. The announcement was made within minutes of the Maltese government reacting to a claim by Italian Interior Minister Matteo Salvini that Malta was not fulfilling its commitments to a migrants redistribution mechanism established by the Italian authorities. The government... Читать дальше...

In its last pre-event before the opening of the Malta Mediterranean Literature Festival, Inizjamed will be hosting its monthly Open Mic. The 26the edition of the event will be hosted at Sistina Wine & Co., only a short walk away from Manoel Island, where the festival is taking place. The evening is open to anyone wishing to take part. Generally, participants prepare poems, stories, sing original songs or perform through any other medium. Works in any language, translation, accent and dialect are welcome. Читать дальше...

Nature Trust volunteers watching over the turtle nest at Ġnejna Bay on Tuesday night treated to a spectacle of light from every direction as the top picture by Elaine Bajada shows. Ġnejna was surrounded by lightning and heavy showers but the bay itself was spared. "We're hoping that these last few days will be free from heavy showers in the bay, so as to optimise the chances of a successful hatching," the volunteers said.  Andrea Muscat also sent the picture (below) of lightning strikes off Malta.

Many investors are asking their advisors whether equity markets have peaked. Investors are afraid of expensive valuations, trade tariffs, Turkey, slowing growth in China and the Flattening of the US Yield Curve. Below I will go through each of these issues, hoping to convince you that the rally in the equity markets still has legs. Valuation I will discuss valuation of the US market since it is the market that investors believe is most overpriced at this point in time. On valuation, the most overvalued... Читать дальше...

Several bales of hay caught fire at a Rabat farm on Tuesday night, destroying two cars as a result. It is not yet know why the bales caught fire. The possibility of arson is not being ruled out and a magisterial inquiry is likely to be ordered, police said. Police were informed of the incident, which took place at around Triq Ħad Dingli, at around 11pm. No one was injured in the incident since there was no one at the farm when the incident took place.

Several bales of hay caught fire at a Rabat farm on Tuesday night, damaging two vehicles as a result. It is not yet know why the bales caught fire. The possibility of arson is not being ruled out and a magisterial inquiry is likely to be ordered, police said. Police were informed of the incident, which took place at around Triq Ħad Dingli, at around 11pm. No one was injured in the incident since there was no one at the farm when the incident took place.

The Festival (2018)Genre: ComedyDirector: Iain MorrisStarring: Joe Thomas, Hammed Animashaun, Claudia O’Doherty, Jemaine Clement, Hannah Tointon, Kurt Yaeger Duration: 98 minutesClass: 15KRS Releasing Ltd British director Iain Morris, whose 2011 film The Inbetweeners Movie became the most successful British comedy of all time, tries his luck again with another comedy. The film revolves around Nick (Joe Thomas) whose girlfriend unceremoniously dumps him at their university graduation. He is convinced... Читать дальше...

A teenager in Finland discovered a software loophole in a Maltese online casino and stole €250,000 from clients' accounts, a Finnish court has been told. National media in Finland reported that the 18-year-old, from the southern Finnish municipality of Forssa, appeared in the Häme District Court on Monday on charges of aggravated fraud. He allegedly registered as a customer with a fake date of birth. YLE reported that the casino's system was set up to give clients the option of cancelling the return... Читать дальше...

A teenager in Finland discovered a software loophole in a Maltese online casino and stole €250,000 from clients' accounts, a Finnish court has been told. National media in Finland reported that the 18-year-old, from the southern Finnish municipality of Forssa, appeared in the Häme District Court on Monday on charges of aggravated fraud. He allegedly registered as a customer with a fake date of birth. YLE reported that the casino's system was set up to give clients the option of cancelling the return... Читать дальше...

Andre Schembri is set to continue wearing Apollon Limassol's colours during the 2018/2019 campaign, despite reports linking him with a possible departure from the Cyprus club. The Malta international was reportedly linked with a move to Greece's top-flight but the former Boavista forward has vowed to remain in Cyprus. "It is true that there are various clubs from Greece chasing me but I have decided to honour my contract at Apollon Limassol," Schembri told Times of Malta.  This season so far, Schembri... Читать дальше...

A 53-year-old motorcyclist from Msida was injured on Wednesday morning in a traffic accident in his hometown. The police said the motorcycle was involved in a collision in Marina Street at 7.45am. The collision also involved a Toyota Vitz and a Peugeot 206, driven by 33 and 24-year-old men respectively, both from Naxxar. The motorcyclist was hospitalised.

One Australian woman has opened a 'Clothes Library' to encourage shoppers to rent instead of purchase clothes and break their addiction to fast fashion. Meanwhile a major charity recycling clothes is examining better ways to sort and repurpose garments to extend their life-cycle. See video above.