Times Of Malta
Sun, 21 Feb 2021 10:39:00 +0100UN condemns Myanmar junta after three killed in anti-coup unrest
A lethal attack on anti-coup protesters in Myanmar sparked fresh UN condemnation of the country's new military regime on Sunday, as mourners held a funeral for a young woman who became a national symbol of resistance to the junta.
Au...
Sun, 21 Feb 2021 10:10:00 +0100Why the over 70s are still waiting to be vaccinated
People aged between 70 and 79 will be vaccinated with the Pfizer vaccine once all those in 80 to 85 age group have been vaccinated, Superintendent of Public Health Charmaine Gauci told Times of Malta.
She said that since the AstraZen...
Sun, 21 Feb 2021 10:01:00 +0100MV Agusta updates Dragster RR for 2021
MV Agusta has announced a revised version of its Dragster RR motorcycle.
The performance motorcycle has been given a variety of upgrades, applied to areas such as the engine, chassis and gearbox.
The engine has had updates to mak...
Sun, 21 Feb 2021 09:31:00 +0100Investing smartly on a small budget
Every new year ushers with it new resolutions and personal targets. For some of us, these might be related to starting to save a portion of the income we receive during the year in order to invest for our future.
In today’s scena...
Sun, 21 Feb 2021 09:28:00 +0100An unlikely crown of thorns
Environmental concerns and humanity are the underlying concepts that govern the oeuvre of Roderick Camilleri. He discusses with Joseph Agius the environmental issues tackled through his series of reliefs An Unlikely Crown.
For artis...
Sun, 21 Feb 2021 09:16:00 +0100President’s engagements - February 21, 2021
Monday
10am The president receives a courtesy call by representatives of the coalition of national and international organisations working on the Reform on Human Trafficking and Prostitution, at San Anton Palace, Attard.
2pm The pres...
Sun, 21 Feb 2021 09:12:00 +0100Klopp blasts sloppy Liverpool as Everton party like its 1999
Jurgen Klopp slammed Liverpool’s sloppy defending after Everton won at Anfield for the first time since 1999 with a 2-0 victory in Saturday’s Merseyside derby.
Klopp’s side were punished for mistakes at the back by Ozan Kabak a...
Sun, 21 Feb 2021 09:10:00 +0100Property: a blessing and a burden for the Vatican
Prestigious addresses in Paris, London and Geneva and 3,000 properties across Rome: the Vatican has revealed more details of its real estate empire, a source of income - and scandal.
Nunzio Galantino, who was brought in two years ago...
Sun, 21 Feb 2021 09:09:00 +010055 migrants land in Birżebbuġa
A group of 55 migrants entered Wied il-Buni in Birżebbuġa early on Sunday.
The police said the migrants, who are all men, entered harbour at around 5.30am.
It seems they arrived in Malta on a dinghy that left Libya and was found in...
Sun, 21 Feb 2021 08:57:00 +0100‘Fantastico!’ - Italy’s Luna Rossa qualifies for America’s Cup
A jubilant Luna Rossa will race holders Team New Zealand for the America’s Cup after completing an overwhelming 7-1 victory over Ineos Team UK in the challenger series final in Auckland on Sunday.
“Fantastico! Fantastico, Belliss...
Sun, 21 Feb 2021 08:47:00 +0100Police error leads to double acquittal in ecstasy pills case
A second attempt by the police to secure a conviction for a man caught with nearly 60 ecstasy pills outside a party venue in 2013 has hit a brick wall after a magistrate ruled that he could not be charged twice for the same offence.
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Sun, 21 Feb 2021 08:44:00 +0100Gudja’s Immaculate Conception altarpiece – History, discoveries and conservation
When conservator-restorer Amy Sciberras was approached to examine, conserve and restore the altarpiece dedicated to the Immaculate Conception at Gudja parish church of the Assumption, little was known about how this painting is linke...
Sun, 21 Feb 2021 08:38:00 +0100Sporting autonomy principle
The foundation principle for the development of international sport law is autonomy in the decision-making process of international sporting federations.
The principle of autonomy can take various forms; amongst them legal, political...
Sun, 21 Feb 2021 08:17:00 +0100The role of internal audit in AML
In today’s world of tightening regulations and an evolving risk landscape, companies are facing increased pressure to comply with Anti Money Laundering (AML) regulations in order to avoid hefty fines, reputational risk and disrupti...
Sun, 21 Feb 2021 08:01:00 +0100FHRD awards Quality Mark to Melita
The Foundation for Human Resources (FHRD) has awarded its Quality Mark to Melita Limited after a thorough assessment of the company’s human resources practices. The FHRD’s Quality Mark is awarded to those organisations which scor...
Sun, 21 Feb 2021 07:52:00 +0100United plane suffers engine failure, scatters debris over US city
A United Airlines plane suffered a fiery engine failure Saturday shortly after taking off from Denver for Hawaii, dropping massive debris on a residential area before a safe emergency landing, officials said.
A video shot from inside...
Sun, 21 Feb 2021 07:45:00 +0100The seven-headed dragon that terrified all of Malta
Treasures of Malta, No. 79, Vol. XXVII, Issue 1 2020, Fondazzjoni Patrimonju Malti
It had to be something like the latest issue of Treasures of Malta to provide a most welcome modicum of cheer in these bleak times, not least wit...
Sun, 21 Feb 2021 07:43:00 +0100Rosianne Cutajar solicited ‘help’ from Yorgen Fenech for 2019 survey
Parliamentary secretary Rosianne Cutajar solicited “help” from 17 Black owner Yorgen Fenech for a political survey in her district in 2019, once again indicating the close relationship between the pair.
Fenech readily agreed to h...
Sun, 21 Feb 2021 07:35:00 +0100Pharmacies open today - February 21, 2021
Vilhena Pharmacy, 3, St Anne Street, Floriana (2124 4114);Chemimart International Pharmacy, 650, St Joseph High Street, Ħamrun (2123 6477);Fatima Pharmacy, 82, Old Railway Track, Santa Venera (2148 2856);Mackie’s Pharmacy, L. Caso...
Sun, 21 Feb 2021 07:22:00 +0100The IIG Bank fixed term deposit accounts
The IIG Bank contract of deposit allows you to fix your interest rate for a set period of time. Longer periods of investment are rewarded with higher rates of interest. Your deposit account can be fixed for any period from three mont...