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Thu, 23 Sep 2021 09:55:00 +0200
School COVID guidelines make no mention of possibility of return to online-only
The government’s COVID-19 guidelines for the next scholastic year make no mention of a contingency plan for moving classes online again in the event of a spike in infections. Published recently, the health department’s document o...

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 09:45:00 +0200
Billie Eilish, BTS, Elton John in concert for climate action, vaccines
Some of the biggest names in pop, from Billie Eilish to BTS and Elton John, will lend their star power to Global Citizen Live on Saturday for a round-the-world event to raise awareness on climate change, vaccine equality and famine....

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 09:45:00 +0200
Gay marriage move a giant step for Switzerland
While apartment-hunting with his partner 30 years ago, Thierry Delessert was repeatedly asked whether they were cousins, or gay. He knew the latter answer would automatically see their application thrown out. The 56-year-old historia...

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 09:35:00 +0200
Hong Kong leads Asian markets rally as Evergrande fears subside
Asian markets rose on Thursday as concerns about the collapse of troubled property giant Evergrande receded for now, while investors were also cheered by a Federal Reserve plan to begin scaling back its ultra-loose monetary policy so...

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 09:00:00 +0200
Maserati MC20 wins 2021 Product Design of the Year
The Maserati MC20 has taken the overall win in the European Product Design Award 2021, being crowned Product Design of the Year. The Italian supercar also took top honours in the Transportation/Auto/Truck/Mobile Home and Transportati...

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 08:48:00 +0200
‘A power cut killed my exotic, expensive fish’
An eight-hour power cut last Sunday spelt the death sentence for expensive exotic koi fish which Anthony Abela Medici had been raising for over 30 years. The couple of fish of the Japanese breed, each costing around €1,000, floated...

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 08:41:00 +0200
Exhibition, open day at Dar Christine
Happy Parenting – Malta (For Happier Children) is holding an open day and art exhibition at Dar Christine in Victoria, tomorrow. The shelter and therapy centre offers support to families in distress because of parental alienation (...

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 08:39:00 +0200
Hamilton hoping to end frustrating pursuit of 100th win in Russia
Lewis Hamilton will be seeking to exploit every advantage he can find this weekend as he bids for an unprecedented and thus far elusive 100th Formula One win to regain the lead in the world championship at the Russian Grand Prix. Sin...

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 08:16:00 +0200
Germany’s DAX index expands and changes eligibilty criteria
The Deutsche Börse Group, the operators of the DAX (Germany’s main stock market benchmark), announced a number of changes to the DAX 30 some months ago which were introduced as from last Monday, September 20. Essentially, the DAX ...

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 08:13:00 +0200
Snubbed Australia to be 'patient' in fixing France ties
Australia's leader said he is being given the cold shoulder by French President Emmanuel Macron after the controversial scrapping of a submarine deal, but vowed to be "patient" in repairing frayed relations. Speaking in Washington la...

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 08:12:00 +0200
What happened on... September 23
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, 23 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +0200
Exhibition and open day at Victoria's Dar Christine
Happy Parenting – Malta (For Happier Children) is holding an open day and art exhibition at Dar Christine in Victoria, on Friday. The shelter and therapy centre offers support to families in distress because of parental alienation ...

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 07:48:00 +0200
Valletta City taste first success
Valletta City were founded in 1929 by a group of vendors who sold their wares in the City market. One must say at this point that this team had nothing to do with the present Valletta club. Valletta FC were formed after the war with ...

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 07:42:00 +0200
Mbappe needs to ‘learn how to be humble’
French World Cup winner Kylian Mbappe was told Wednesday that he needs to add a dose of humility to his undoubted talents in front of goal “if he wants to be loved”. The advice came from Metz coach Frederic Antonetti after the m...

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 07:39:00 +0200
Appeals could derail Gozo tunnel by months
The appeals filed by the two unsuccessful bidders for the Malta-Gozo tunnel could derail the entire project by up to six months. Legal experts on Wednesday confirmed the process to award the project is blocked pending the decision of...

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 07:36:00 +0200
Maltese Hillclimb drivers impress in Erice race
Five Maltese Hillclimb drivers competed in Erice Hillclimb in Sicily last weekend. James Dunford, on Norma M20F, competed in GROUP CN 2000cc, Darren Camilleri (Tatuus Honda) raced in group E2SS 2000cc, Didier Bugeja (Peugeot 106) was...

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 07:21:00 +0200
Let’s talk about education
Education rarely hits the media headlines except for relatively minor issues that are really no more than red herrings in the broad debate on the state of our education system. As elections approach, both main political parties come ...

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 07:04:00 +0200
Solar farms and their ecological cost – Alfred Baldacchino
The application for the development of a solar farm on agricultural land at Tar-Ragħad, Mġarr, has sent shockwaves through those who put environmental, ecological, social and economic issues before short-sighted commercial projects...

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 06:50:00 +0200
World powers agree at UN on inclusive Afghan government
The five permanent UN Security Council members found common ground Wednesday on Afghanistan with officials saying all the powers would press the Taliban to be more inclusive after their military takeover. China and Russia have descri...

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 06:47:00 +0200
Today's front pages - September 23, 2021
The following are the main stories in Thursday's newspapers. Times of Malta says a large field in central Għargħur which the Church sold last year is earmarked for a monstrous high-rise project that residents are fiercely opposing....



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