Times Of Malta
Sat, 26 Feb 2022 09:43:00 +0100New Water network in Gozo to gain 60 new dispensers
The New Water network in Gozo is being expanded to include a nine kilometre network through Għajnsielem and Kerċem and an increase of 60 dispensers across the island.
The Water Services Corporation (WSC) said the network had reache...
Sat, 26 Feb 2022 09:36:00 +0100Dortmund hope for Haaland return to keep pressure on Bayern
Borussia Dortmund hope to have Norwegian star Erling Haaland back for Sunday’s game with struggling Augsburg and could end the weekend with the gap between them and Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich down to three points.
Dortmund’...
Sat, 26 Feb 2022 09:04:00 +0100'This war will last,' warns France's Macron on Ukraine
The world must brace for a long war between Russia and Ukraine after Moscow launched an invasion of its pro-Western neighbour, French President Emmanuel Macron warned on Saturday.
"If can tell you one thing this morning it is that th...
Sat, 26 Feb 2022 09:00:00 +0100Dacia beefs up Duster with new Extreme SE specification
Dacia has added a new striking Extreme SE specification to its Duster SUV.
Based on the current top-of-the-range Prestige trim level, the Extreme SE gets plenty of standard equipment but also comes with its own distinct styling.
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Sat, 26 Feb 2022 08:33:00 +0100Conte and Bielsa’s futures on the line, Eriksen set for Brentford bow
Tottenham end a rollercoaster week with a visit to Leeds on Saturday that could seal the fate of either manager with Spurs boss Antonio Conte hinting he could quit after just four months in the job.
Spurs had seemingly revitalised th...
Sat, 26 Feb 2022 08:14:00 +0100Russia's invasion of Ukraine: Latest developments
Here are the latest developments in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine:
Battle for Kyiv
Ukrainian soldiers beat back a Russian attack in the capital Kyiv only hours after President Volodymyr Zelensky warns Moscow would attempt t...
Sat, 26 Feb 2022 08:02:00 +0100Facebook bans Russia state media from running ads, monetizing
Facebook on Friday restricted Russian state media's ability to earn money on the social media platform as Moscow's invasion of neighboring Ukraine reached the streets of Kyiv.
"We are now prohibiting Russian state media from runnin...
Sat, 26 Feb 2022 07:52:00 +0100Coach Sanderra expects strong response as Hibs face Spartans
Hibernians coach Stefano Sanderra has called upon his players to provide the right response to seeing their unbeaten run halted by Birkirkara last week when they face Malta champions Ħamrun Spartans this afternoon (kick-off: 4pm).
L...
Sat, 26 Feb 2022 07:44:00 +0100Abramovich uncertainty weighing on Chelsea: Tuchel
Thomas Tuchel admits uncertainty over Roman Abramovich’s future as Chelsea owner is weighing on his club ahead of Sunday’s League Cup final against Liverpool.
After Russia’s invasion of Ukraine this week, Abramovich has been th...
Sat, 26 Feb 2022 07:27:00 +0100Today's front pages - February 26, 2022
The following are the main stories in Friday’s newspapers.
Times of Malta leads with updates on the war in Ukraine as Ukrainian forces fought off Russian troops in the capital Kiev.
It also reports that former prime minister Josep...
Sat, 26 Feb 2022 07:25:00 +0100Air Malta’s pre-election flight prices skyrocket
The cost of booking some Air Malta flights for the day before the election has shot up compared to a seat booked for a week earlier, with a difference in some cases of well over €300.
An Air Malta spokesperson pointed to demand as ...
Sat, 26 Feb 2022 06:50:00 +0100Muscat hitting campaign trail with activities all day
Former prime minister Joseph Muscat will spend today campaigning for Labour candidates in a deep red district.
The former Labour leader has been endorsing Labour Party candidates and making appearances at fringe political events.
H...
Sat, 26 Feb 2022 06:44:00 +0100Ukrainian and Russian forces fight in streets of Kyiv, 50,00 flee country
Updated 10.15am
Ukrainian soldiers repulsed a Russian attack in the capital, the military said Saturday after a defiant President Volodymyr Zelensky vowed his pro-Western country would not be bowed by Moscow.
"I am here. We will no...
Sat, 26 Feb 2022 06:38:00 +0100Announcements - February 26, 2022
In Memoriam
BORG – PETER. In memory of a dear brother on the 11th anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts and prayers, never forgotten by his sister Jane Testaferrata Moroni Viani, his sister-in-law Maria and their respe...
Fri, 25 Feb 2022 23:15:00 +0100Inter draw at Genoa to let Milan off hook
Inter Milan failed to capitalise on AC Milan’s home draw against Udinese on Friday with a goalless draw at Genoa which allowed their local rivals to stay top of Serie A.
Champions Inter would have moved level on 57 points with Mila...
Fri, 25 Feb 2022 23:10:00 +0100Saints push Norwich deeper into relegation trouble
Southampton pushed Norwich deeper into relegation trouble as the Premier League’s bottom club slumped to a 2-0 defeat at St Mary’s on Friday.
Che Adams rewarded Southampton’s first half dominance with the opener before Oriol Ro...
Fri, 25 Feb 2022 20:20:00 +0100Feasts will return with a bang if PN is elected to government: Bernard Grech
Bernard Grech promised village feasts will return with a bang if the PN is elected to the government.
He was addressing party supporters in Mellieħa on Friday evening where he questioned why children were still wearing masks at sc...
Fri, 25 Feb 2022 20:15:00 +0100Protesters outside Russian embassy call for end to Ukraine invasion
A crowd of people gathered outside the Russian Embassy in Kappara on Friday evening, calling for the immediate halting of the military invasion in Ukraine.
Photo: Chris Sant Fournier
Organised by Repubblika, the Daphne Caruana Galizi...
Fri, 25 Feb 2022 20:04:00 +0100Hamilton, Russell take Mercedes top of F1 testing
Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton laid down an early marker ahead of the new Formula One season on Friday when he set the fastest time in pre-season testing in Barcelona.
In a further boost for Mercedes, Hamilton’s new teamm...
Fri, 25 Feb 2022 19:15:00 +0100Abela promises to raise student stipends by 15 per cent
Prime Minister Robert Abela pledged on Friday to increase student stipends by 15 per cent if re-elected in the March 26 general election.
This is an improvement over the 10 per cent increase promised in the budget for this year.
As p...