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Mon, 23 May 2022 10:00:00 +0200
Djokovic, Nadal launch French Open bids as Swiatek puts streak on line
Defending champion Novak Djokovic and 13-time French Open winner Rafael Nadal start their Roland Garros campaigns on a star-studded Monday, while women’s favourite Iga Swiatek begins her quest for a second title in three attempts. ...

Mon, 23 May 2022 10:00:00 +0200
‘Ġiraffa Ħarbet minn Kastilja’: a satirical play on the power of meaning
The satire Ġiraffa Ħarbet minn Kastilja, written by the playwright Aleks Farrugia and directed by Daniel Azzopardi, pokes at the many holes in the fabric of Maltese society through humour and absurdity. Indeed, the absurd is the ri...

Mon, 23 May 2022 10:00:00 +0200
The official history of the Malta Armed Forces published
To mark the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the Armed Forces of Malta, Midsea Books together with an editorial team from the Armed Forces of Malta, has published a book titled Malta’s Armed Forces: Its Journey. The book in...

Mon, 23 May 2022 09:37:00 +0200
Rangnick relieved to secure Europa League spot for Man. Utd
Ralf Rangnick admitted he was relieved Manchester United qualified for next season’s Europa League despite their 1-0 defeat against Crystal Palace on Sunday. Rangnick finished his troubled spell as United’s interim manager by s...

Mon, 23 May 2022 09:20:00 +0200
Asian markets mixed as inflation fears weigh
Asian stocks were mixed on Monday as inflation fears and concerns about low economic growth weighed on markets. Investors will be looking to the release on Wednesday of notes from the latest Federal Reserve committee meeting for clue...

Mon, 23 May 2022 09:14:00 +0200
Maltese victims of wartime landmines meant to deter invasion
With the threat of an invasion in the second world war, the British decided to close the coastline with barbed wire entanglements. They also buried large amounts of landmines in the sandy beaches and attached booby traps to the wire ...

Mon, 23 May 2022 09:14:00 +0200
MEPs return to Malta for inspection on rule of law
Six members of the European Parliament will kick off a two-day visit in Malta on Monday to probe progress in investigations, court proceedings and reforms following the murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia in 2017. The MEPs, w...

Mon, 23 May 2022 09:00:00 +0200
Disabled students’ experience of inclusion – Maja Ruzicic
I asked many of my friends with different abilities about their experience in Malta’s primary and secondary state schools. Many said their academic experience has generally been very positive. For example, teachers all do their utm...

Mon, 23 May 2022 09:00:00 +0200
Ivan Perisic’s Inter future in doubt after stunning season
Ivan Perisic has been one of the revelations of the season and a key player in Inter Milan’s ultimately unsuccessful challenge to retain the Serie A title, but the dynamic wide man could be out the door come the summer. Eight goals...

Mon, 23 May 2022 09:00:00 +0200
CPE seminar on taxing family businesses
A continuing professional education (CPE) seminar on ‘Tax Aspects of Family Businesses’ will be delivered online via Zoom on Wednesday, May 25, from 2 to 5pm, organised by the University of Malta’s Department of Accountancy in ...

Mon, 23 May 2022 09:00:00 +0200
A waste revolution we need - Edward Chetcuti
The upcoming Beverage Container Refund Scheme will revolutionise the way we look at plastic, glass and aluminium single-use containers. A revolution we need and one that is driven by technology. Through the implementation of such a d...

Mon, 23 May 2022 08:51:00 +0200
‘Undeniably unsettling’ Aussie cop drama disturbs Cannes
In two of the most intense performances to grip the Cannes Film Festival, award-winning actors Joel Edgerton and Sean Harris face off in a dark undercover cop story from Australia. The Stranger is based on the real-life effort to ens...

Mon, 23 May 2022 08:43:00 +0200
Biden says US would defend Taiwan militarily from invasion 
President Joe Biden said Monday the United States would defend Taiwan militarily if Beijing invaded the self-ruled island, warning China was "flirting with danger". "That's the commitment we made," he said when asked if Washington wo...

Mon, 23 May 2022 08:30:00 +0200
‘Story of my life’: Klopp woe as Liverpool pipped in title race
Jurgen Klopp admitted Liverpool’s agonising failure to win the Premier League title was the “story of my life” as the German had to settle for second place behind Manchester City again. Klopp’s side were within touching dista...

Mon, 23 May 2022 08:22:00 +0200
Man assaulted in Ħamrun, two arrested
Two men are under arrest for having allegedly assaulted and injured another man in a Hamrun bar early on Monday. The police said the victim, a 54-year-old Somali, went to Ħamrun police station at about 2am to report the assault. He ...

Mon, 23 May 2022 08:22:00 +0200
Malta Properties AGM highlights 2021 revenue increases
Malta Properties Company plc (MPC) has held its Annual General Meeting to review the Company’s performance in 2021, a year in which revenues increased by six per cent to reach €3.64 million. During the meeting shareholders also a...

Mon, 23 May 2022 08:00:00 +0200
HILA holds Mental Health Awareness Walk in Valletta
HILA (Home to Independence and Limitless Abilities) organised a walk in Valletta on May 16 to raise awareness on mental health and eliminate the stigma associated with mental illness. May is Mental Health Awareness Month. HILA Homes ...

Mon, 23 May 2022 08:00:00 +0200
Champions Milan eye return to past glories
AC Milan announced their return to the big time on Sunday after winning their first Serie A title in over a decade and putting years of decline firmly behind them. Seven-time champions of Europe, Milan are one of the continent’s bi...

Mon, 23 May 2022 07:53:00 +0200
Watch: End of an era... Ursuline crèche in Sliema closes its doors
Updated. Adds video. Sr Magdalene Cauchi was on night duty at the Sliema creche one evening when the gate outside began to rattle. As she called out to see what was happening, a man shouted back there was a newborn baby on the doorst...

Mon, 23 May 2022 07:24:00 +0200
Barcelona finish with defeat by Villarreal, Granada go down
Barcelona finished 13 points behind La Liga champions Real Madrid after ending their turbulent season with a whimper on Sunday by losing 2-0 at home to Villarreal. Atletico Madrid secured third place by winning 2-1 away at Real Socie...



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