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Thu, 02 Sep 2021 10:18:00 +0200
Sliema overcome Sirens to win women's KO title
SIRENS             8 SLIEMA            10 (3-4, 1-4, 1-2, 3-0)  Sliema Arkadia are the winners of the 2021 Knock Out competition after they had the better of Sirens Mecca Marin 10-8 in the final at the Nationa...

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 10:07:00 +0200
Listen: Where is Malta's aviation sector heading?
In the first episode of the Ganado Meets Transport podcast, Ganado Advocates’ Matthew Xerri met with captain Charles Pace to discuss the latest developments on Aviation in Malta. There has been an exponential increase in the numb...

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 10:05:00 +0200
‘Zorba the Greek’ composer Mikis Theodorakis dies aged 96
Renowned Greek composer Mikis Theodorakis, who scored the 1964 classic Zorba the Greek and was an icon of resistance to the former military junta, has died in Athens aged 96, a hospital source said on Thursday. A prolific talent and ...

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 09:57:00 +0200
Most Asian markets rise as dealers focus on recovery outlook
Most Asian equities extended their impressive run on Thursday as COVID concerns eased and traders grew more optimistic that the Federal Reserve will continue to provide extensive support for some time, while focus turned to the relea...

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 09:00:00 +0200
Munich motor show: What to expect
It’s safe to say things have been rather quiet on the motor show front since the coronavirus pandemic took hold. Ever since the anchors were put on the Geneva Motor Show last March, just days before it was due to take place, there ...

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 08:58:00 +0200
PN to propose mapping of all trees in Malta, ranking local councils
The Nationalist Party intends to map all the trees in Malta and score local councils on their green initiatives under electoral proposals that will “go big” on the environment. A source close to the party said the PN’s proposal...

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 08:42:00 +0200
Swedish superstars ABBA set to unveil 'sensational' musical comeback
They famously vowed never to reform, to the disappointment of their legions of fans.  But nearly four decades after disbanding, Swedish superstars ABBA were on Thursday expected to announce a "sensational comeback" collaboration. Al...

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 08:40:00 +0200
Another record year for PG plc
Last week, PG plc published its annual financial statements as at April 30, 2021, and immediately after the publication of the annual report, a virtual meeting for financial analysts was organised to provide a detailed review of the ...

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 08:32:00 +0200
Man to be charged in court after found in possession of cannabis
A 25-year-old man will be arraigned in court on Thursday after being found in possession of 50 sachets of cannabis. The police said in a statement that the man was stopped by anti-drug officers on Wednesday at 7pm at Ġnien Belvedere...

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 08:26:00 +0200
US Supreme Court refuses to block Texas law banning most abortions
The US Supreme Court handed a major victory to abortion opponents late on Wednesday, denying an emergency request to block a new law effectively banning most abortions in the southern state of Texas. The court, which had received the...

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 08:20:00 +0200
What happened on... September 2
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.

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 08:10:00 +0200
Malta Fireworks Special kicks off on Saturday
Four nights of spectacular fireworks are set to kick off on Saturday at Xagħra in Gozo. The Malta Fireworks Special will then continue on September 9 in Mqabba, on the 11th in Mellieħa, and will finish off with a grand finale on Se...

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +0200
Fort St Angelo open at a reduced admission fee on Victory Day
On September 8 Heritage Malta will open the doors of Fort St Angelo at a reduced admission fee of €2. Visitors will also be able to access the upper parts of the fort, which are administered by the Sovereign Military Order of Malta...

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 07:31:00 +0200
Tsitsipas rolls after another long US Open toilet break
Stefanos Tsitsipas took another trademark long bathroom break then credited it for advancing to the third round of the US Open on Wednesday as a storm lashing New York forced the suspension of an indoor match. The 23-year-old Greek ...

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 07:24:00 +0200
Luqa man grievously injured after being trapped between garage door and vehicle
A 56-year-old man was grievously injured after being trapped between a garage door and a vehicle in Luqa. The police said the accident happened at 6.30pm on Wednesday on Triq Ġwann Mamo. In a statement on Thursday, the police said a...

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 07:21:00 +0200
Preserve Afghan people’s dignity
It is so easy to become insensitive to the images of human degradation that the civilians of Afghanistan are suffering as a result of the international political decisions that they cannot control. Millions of Afghans fear for their ...

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 07:20:00 +0200
History man Ronaldo saves Portugal as France held in World Cup qualifying
Cristiano Ronaldo became the all-time top scorer in men’s international football with two late goals as Portugal beat the Republic of Ireland 2-1, while holders France drew 1-1 with Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2022 World Cup qualifyi...

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 07:08:00 +0200
Today's front pages - September 2, 2021
The following are the top stories in Malta's newspapers on Thursday. Times of Malta leads with news that a number of former top officials at Pilatus Bank are expected to be charged in court in a matter of days.  It also reports tha...

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 07:06:00 +0200
The cricket that bugs you - Alessandra Dee Crespo
“I got no strings to hold me down to make me fret or make me frown. I had strings, but now I’m free, there are no strings on me.” If you found yourself humming to these words, you must have watched the Disney film Pinocchio (19...

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 06:51:00 +0200
New York governor declares state of emergency over storm Ida
New York Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency on Thursday as the remnants of storm Ida caused massive flooding in New York City and across the northeastern United States. "I am declaring a state of emergency to help Ne...



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