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Sun, 11 Jul 2021 10:45:00 +0200
Alcohol use among young people − the national situation
Young people’s health and well-being is an important issue, and alcohol use among young people has been widely discussed in terms of its associated physical, psychological and social harms. Such consequences may be seen immediately...

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 10:40:00 +0200
Illegally trapped waders released back into the wild 
Illegally trapped waders found at a wader trapping site in the south of Malta have been released back into the wild after they were confiscated and rehabilitated. The birds were confiscated on Thursday in a joint operation between th...

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 10:30:00 +0200
Marsa reborn (2)
In the 1850s, Lawrence Farrugia Bugeja, the Malta Steam Flour Mill Co., and the Malta and Mediterranean Gas Co. set up business on the quay below the Floriana crownworks from the Advanced Marina Gate (Magazine Bastion) to the fishpon...

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 10:28:00 +0200
Binding books and writing protests
Noah Fabri and Martina Farrugia speak to Lara Zammit about their hand-bound short story Dar Imħawra. An illustrated short story, bound as a handmade book, is set to be presented at an exhibition showcasing objects from the narrative...

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 10:12:00 +0200
Consultation on regional development strategy for Gozo launched
The Gozo Regional Development Authority (GRDA) has launched a public consultation on the Gozo Regional Development Strategy for 2021-2030. The strategy will serve as a roadmap for any further initiatives that will be undertaken with ...

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 10:01:00 +0200
Mancini and Vialli – the ‘goal twins’ eyeing Wembley glory with Italy
When Roberto Mancini leads out Italy for Sunday’s Euro 2020 final at Wembley with his cherished friend Gianluca Vialli in close proximity, both men will inevitably think back to their most crushing disappointment as players on the ...

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 09:48:00 +0200
Dozens of wildfires under control in Greece
Greek firefighters have brought dozens of wildfires under control despite high winds, authorities said on Sunday, after a coastal village had to be evacuated. Holidaymakers and locals were among 500 people who fled Niborio village on...

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 09:44:00 +0200
The enigmatic smile of the US dollar
The risks we face by exposing ourselves to the vagaries of exchange rates are regularly underestimated. I have friends working for international organisations like the UN, the IAEA, or the EBRD who opted for a retirement pay in dolla...

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 09:35:00 +0200
A Midsummer full of mischief
As I sat in the sweltering heat, mask on for good measure, looking out at the view from my seat at the Mosta amphitheatre, the much-anticipated production of William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream by WhatsTheirNames Thea...

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 09:33:00 +0200
President’s engagements - July 11, 2021
Monday 9.30am The president and Mrs Miriam Vella attend a Mass forming part of the Police Day celebrations at St John’s Co-Cathedral in Valletta. 12.45pm The president presents the Letter of Credence to the new Ambassador of Malta ...

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 09:08:00 +0200
Resolve tax or risk losing support, PM tells Rosianne Cutajar
Prime Minister Robert Abela has told embattled MP Rosianne Cutajar that she must resolve her tax disputes this week or risk losing the support of the Labour Party. The PL’s parliamentary group met on Friday and discussed, among oth...

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 08:48:00 +0200
It’s back, it’s live and it’s Midsummer
After a very long wait, Malta Amateur Dramatic Club (MADC), the country’s oldest theatre company, is making its comeback with a romantic comedy brought to life by actors Maxine Aquilina, Chris Dingli and Paul Portelli and directed ...

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 08:38:00 +0200
Multi-asset portfolios? A unique winning strategy
Building a well-diversified portfolio by investing in different asset classes is essential in today’s ever-changing markets. But the fragmented nature of global capital markets can make it challenging to always pick assets which wi...

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 08:31:00 +0200
Volunteers in disaster simulation exercise
On July 3, volunteers from the Emergency Fire and Rescue (EFRU) took part in a major incident exercise in the Marsaxlokk area, as part of a team dynamics training programme. In this simulation, the programme participant group was au...

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 08:27:00 +0200
Today's front pages - July 11, 2021
The following are the main stories in Sunday’s newspapers. The Sunday Times of Malta says Malta’s COVID-19 cases have reached the highest number since the end of March, as the country slips into a sudden summer spike. In another ...

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 08:25:00 +0200
England ready to make history in Euro final as Italy aim to spoil party
Gareth Southgate says England are ready to make history in Sunday’s Euro 2020 final as they chase a first major trophy in 55 years, but Italy are in the mood to spoil the party at Wembley. Southgate’s side have sent the nation in...

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 08:10:00 +0200
Sport in Gozo continues to spread among the community
Traditional bocci in Gozo is different than that played in Malta as it’s the petanque style that has been practised for many years since the foundation of the first facilities at Ta’ Xerri in Qala and in Triq Santa Dminka in Vict...

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 08:09:00 +0200
Motorcyclist injured in accident
A 37-year-old man was grievously injured on Saturday in an accident in St Paul’s Bay. The accident happened in Triq Burmarrad at around 7.30pm. The police said the victim, who is German and lives in Mellieħa, was riding a motorbik...

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 08:03:00 +0200
Polls open in Moldova's snap election set to weaken Russia's influence
Polling stations in Moldova opened Sunday morning with voters eager to choose the new parliament after the previous one was dissolved by new President Maia Sandu to shore up her position against pro-Russia forces.  Sandu, who wants ...

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 08:03:00 +0200
Poirier wins by TKO as McGregor suffers horrific broken leg
American brawler Dustin Poirier overpowered Conor McGregor on Saturday in Las Vegas, winning their lightweight UFC trilogy fight by a TKO when the Irishman appeared to snap his left leg in the opening round. The fight was officially ...



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