Times Of Malta
Tue, 15 Jun 2021 10:13:00 +0200‘Hungry’ Germany relishing facing France in blockbuster Euro opener
Joachim Loew said Monday that his under-fire Germany team are keen to prove themselves in their opening Euro 2020 fixture against world champions France.
Germany are under pressure to perform at Munich’s Allianz Arena in Tuesday’...
Tue, 15 Jun 2021 10:07:00 +0200Israel, 40 US states added to Malta's amber list
Israel and 40 US states have been added to Malta's amber list, meaning travellers will not have to quarantine upon their return to the island.
They must still present a negative PCR test taken not later than 72 hours from arrival o...
Tue, 15 Jun 2021 10:02:00 +0200Australia releases Tamil asylum-seeking family from island detention
Australia’s conservative government bowed to public pressure and announced the release of a Tamil asylum-seeking family from island detention Tuesday, after the youngest daughter fell ill.
The Murugappan family of four have been he...
Tue, 15 Jun 2021 09:59:00 +0200Quinoa corn puffs warning
Four flavours of Eat Real’s quinoa corn puffs contain undeclared milk, the health authorities have warned.
In a statement on Tuesday, the authorities said Quinoa Corn Puffs White Cheddar, Quinoa Corn Puffs Jalapeno and Cheddar, Qui...
Tue, 15 Jun 2021 09:47:00 +0200Asian markets mixed as Wall Street fails to inspire before Fed decision
Most markets were mixed in Asia on Tuesday as traders struggled to track a record-breaking day on Wall Street, with the Federal Reserve’s next policy meeting later this week in focus.
With coronavirus vaccines rolling out and busin...
Tue, 15 Jun 2021 09:46:00 +0200Denmark's Christian Eriksen says 'I'm fine' from hospital
Christian Eriksen, the Danish football player who collapsed on the pitch in his country's opening Euro 2020 game, said that he was doing "fine" in an Instagram post from hospital on Tuesday.
"I'm fine - under the circumstances, I sti...
Tue, 15 Jun 2021 09:21:00 +0200N. Ireland: cynicism, stubbornness and shameful political leadership
Why is anyone surprised? A battle has broken out between the EU and the UK government around the implementation of the Northern Ireland protocol. It is time to cut through the posturing on both sides and face reality.
Actually, there...
Tue, 15 Jun 2021 09:10:00 +0200Ronaldo ready for ‘perfect’ Euro 2020 bow in front of full house
Cristiano Ronaldo said on Monday he was looking forward to beginning Euro 2020 in front of a packed Puskas Arena against Hungary as he prepares to lead defending champions Portugal in their search for a repeat triumph.
At 36 years ol...
Tue, 15 Jun 2021 09:10:00 +0200Will your street be free from construction this summer?
A ‘summer break’ on demolition and excavation works goes into effect on Tuesday as a number of localities and streets classed as tourist areas are set to get a break from dust clouds and the roar of heavy machinery.
All of Vallet...
Tue, 15 Jun 2021 08:56:00 +0200Chinese scientist at centre of virus controversy denies lab-leak theory
The Chinese scientist at the centre of theories that the coronavirus pandemic originated with a leak from her specialised lab in the city of Wuhan has denied her institution was to blame for the health disaster.
"How on earth can I o...
Tue, 15 Jun 2021 08:40:00 +0200Nightmare on Malta’s streets, with 121 road projects under way
Confusing signage, unfinished jobs and single lanes are creating traffic jams across Malta’s roads, compounding the disruptions already caused by the 121 road projects currently under way all over the island.
After months of commut...
Tue, 15 Jun 2021 08:39:00 +0200ECB confirms supportive monetary policy stance
On June 10, the Governing Council of the European Central Bank decided to confirm its very accommodative monetary policy stance.
The interest rate on the main refinancing operations (MRO) and the interest rates on the marginal lendin...
Tue, 15 Jun 2021 08:23:00 +0200Ferrari moves into food and fashion
Italian luxury sports car maker Ferrari has diversified, presenting its first fashion collection and launching itself into the high-end restaurant business.
The brand colours of red and yellow dominated at Sunday's debut catwalk show...
Tue, 15 Jun 2021 08:12:00 +0200A new 500bhp V8 petrol engine makes the Audi SQ7 a seven-seat supercar
The market for a vehicle that can carry seven people while also having enough performance to give a supercar a run for its money away from the lights must be pretty small – yet it must be significant enough for Audi to continue off...
Tue, 15 Jun 2021 08:12:00 +0200What happened on... June 15
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Tue, 15 Jun 2021 08:10:00 +0200Austria’s Arnautovic apologises for insulting Macedonian Alioski
Austria’s Marko Arnautovic on Monday apologised for insulting North Macedonian players after scoring in their Euro 2020 match, but the Macedonian football federation (FFM) called on UEFA to give the forward a “very severe fine”...
Tue, 15 Jun 2021 07:51:00 +0200Biden seeks EU support on China, but trade battles persist
US President Joe Biden will seek the EU's backing on Tuesday to face the rise of China, but Brussels wants a swift end to lingering trade rows and a clean break from Donald Trump.
After the European enthusiasm that followed Biden's e...
Tue, 15 Jun 2021 07:40:00 +0200200 reports of domestic violence on elderly in 2020
Reports of domestic violence committed against elderly people have reached a five-year high.
The police received just under 200 such reports last year, the majority involving claims of psychological abuse, according to police data.
T...
Tue, 15 Jun 2021 07:31:00 +0200Heritage Malta set to mark European Archaeology Days
Heritage Malta is marking European Archaeology Days – which are held in the 47 member countries of the Council of Europe – with three interesting events between Friday and Monday (June 18 to 21).
There will be guided tours to c...
Tue, 15 Jun 2021 07:19:00 +0200Maradona’s nurse tells prosecutors he was following orders
A nurse accused of neglect in Diego Maradona’s death told Argentine prosecutors on Monday that he was following orders “not to disturb” the football icon while he slept.
Ricardo Almiron, 37, was Maradona’s nighttime carer and...