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Fri, 07 May 2021 10:20:00 +0200
Golden Globes voters approve sweeping reforms after racism row
The scandal-hit organisation behind film and television's Golden Globe Awards on Thursday voted for sweeping reforms after being slammed by Hollywood for its record on diversity. The Hollywood Foreign Press Association – a group of...

Fri, 07 May 2021 10:18:00 +0200
Oliver Spiteri reconfirmed as Sta Lucia FC coach
Santa Lucia FC have reconfirmed Oliver Spiteri as their first-team coach for another season, Times of Malta can confirm. Spiteri has played a leading role for the Saints this season as he masterminded the team to a very positive camp...

Fri, 07 May 2021 09:30:00 +0200
Asian markets rally on US outlook, iron ore at record high
Asian markets rallied on Friday following a record-breaking finish on Wall Street as traders keenly await a key US jobs report that is expected to reaffirm the recovery in the world’s top economy is blasting ahead. And in a further...

Fri, 07 May 2021 09:26:00 +0200
Cuba’s Chevy doctor keeping classic cars on the road
In Cuba, where American cars older than the average inhabitant are a common sight on city streets, Pablo Manso makes his living in a very particular niche: repairing Chevrolets from 1955, 1956 and 1957. The self-taught technician pli...

Fri, 07 May 2021 09:03:00 +0200
Hamilton pursues 100th pole as ‘nip and tuck’ title battle arrives in Spain
The Formula One circus pitches up in Barcelona this weekend for the Spanish Grand Prix with Red Bull’s tantalising tilt at prising the spotlight away from showstoppers Mercedes topping the bill. Three races in and against pre-seaso...

Fri, 07 May 2021 08:44:00 +0200
‘I survived a horrific traffic accident. Now what?’
Three years ago Kasia Lyczkowska lost her boyfriend as she suffered serious injuries in a horrific traffic accident. She was propelled into a very dark place but continued to crave hope as she questioned: “So, I survived. Now what?...

Fri, 07 May 2021 08:31:00 +0200
CC Finance Group registers positive results in 2020
CC Finance Group has reported positive results in 2020, building on previous years and positioning the group for further growth during 2021 and beyond. The group, which operates in the fields of financial advice, online trading, weal...

Fri, 07 May 2021 08:13:00 +0200
What happened on... May 7
The front pages of Times of Malta from 25 and 10 years ago.  Become a Times of Malta premium member to gain full access to our archive dating back to January 1930.

Fri, 07 May 2021 08:03:00 +0200
At least 25 killed in police drug raid in Rio de Janeiro favela
A massive police operation against drug traffickers in a Rio de Janeiro favela Thursday left at least 24 suspects and a policeman dead, Brazilian media reports said. The early-morning raid turned the impoverished neighbourhood of Jac...

Fri, 07 May 2021 08:02:00 +0200
Delicata family invests in winery for world-class quality
Despite the challenges of the pandemic, the Delicata winery is forging ahead with its latest investment project, namely a new bottling hall complete with top-notch equipment for the washing, filling and packaging of the company’s w...

Fri, 07 May 2021 07:58:00 +0200
The Manoel Island campaign in season 1965-66
A dispute between the clubs and the owners of the Empire Stadium in September 1965 resulted in the game being transferred to the old naval ground of Manoel Island. Wednesday September 29 1965, was a historic day in the history of loc...

Fri, 07 May 2021 07:49:00 +0200
UK ruling party scores crushing win in opposition stronghold
Updated 10.30am Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Conservatives scored a stunning election victory in an opposition stronghold Friday, after Britain held its first major ballot box test since Brexit and the coronavirus crisis.  The "Su...

Fri, 07 May 2021 07:31:00 +0200
Ed Sheeran to sponsor Ipswich shirt next season
Four-time Grammy winner Ed Sheeran will be the shirt sponsor for his boyhood team Ipswich Town next season, the club announced on Thursday. The 30-year-old, who grew up in Suffolk, will see his logo appear on the men’s and women’...

Fri, 07 May 2021 07:21:00 +0200
'Safety first' is paying dividends
Over the last few weeks, the outlook for COVID in Malta has transformed from looking into the abyss, with a peak of 500 positive cases in one day, to a much brighter picture, with daily average cases averaging just over 20. This is r...

Fri, 07 May 2021 07:12:00 +0200
Malta Society of Arts launches summer courses
Malta’s oldest arts institution, the Malta Society of Arts (MSA), has just launched its new schedule of summer art courses. Taking place between the months of July and September, the MSA will be hosting 21 courses at its seat, Pala...

Fri, 07 May 2021 07:09:00 +0200
Motorist seriously injured in St Pauls' Bay hit-and-run
A motorist suffered serious injuries in a hit-and-run on the St Paul's Bay bypass. The police said they were called to the site of the incident at 11.10pm where a man, riding a Hondra CBR motorbike said he had been hit by a vehicle. ...

Fri, 07 May 2021 07:08:00 +0200
Today's front pages - May 7, 2021
The following are the main stories in Friday's newspapers. Times of Malta reports that several COVID-19 measures are to be relaxed over the next few weeks under a schedule that Health Minister Chris Fearne warned could be reversed if...

Fri, 07 May 2021 07:05:00 +0200
Out of pocket for IVF costs – Julie Zahra
Recently, the issue of IVF treatment has been brought to the fore. Supporting potential parents is important not just for the individuals involved but for society at large since focusing on the quality of life of the nation also mean...

Fri, 07 May 2021 06:52:00 +0200
Western allies urge Libya to start election preparations
France, Germany, Italy, the United States and Britain urged Libya to start preparations to meet a December deadline for holding elections, which it is hoped will help the country exit a decade of crisis. Libya's interim government, w...

Fri, 07 May 2021 06:51:00 +0200
The bullying classes – Vicki Ann Cremona
Imagine a normal Maltese family, of average income, who has lived peacefully in their house for years, surrounded by similar buildings, all enjoying sunlight and air. Suddenly, the neighbours’ pretty houses start disappearing, only...



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