Letters to the editor - July 1, 2022
Catechism It is an undeniable truth that the western world has, since the French revolution and, especially, during the last few decades, discarded many of the values imparted by the Christian faith...
View ArticleAnnouncements − July 1
OBITUARIES GATT. On June 28, at Mater Dei Hospital, JOHN, of Sliema, widower of Rose née Dimech, aged 88, passed away peacefully to reunite with his dearest wife and daughter Moira, comforted by the...
View ArticleSecurity in Gozo – Alex Borg
During the past few months (or perhaps years), Gozo has seen a kind of frenzy on security officers mushrooming here and there. Anywhere you look, you see security officers being employed. And, judging...
View ArticleMissing man caught on CCTV leaving care home at 3am
The 83-year-old man who has gone missing from St Vincent de Paul home for the elderly casually walked out through the main gate at 3am on Wednesday last week, CCTV footage shows. The closed-circuit...
View ArticleEU, US sanctions and Ukraine war fatigue – Frank Psaila
Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine goes beyond the Russian-Ukrainian war. We are witnessing a war between democracy and authoritarianism playing out on Ukrainian land. However, as Russia’s invasion...
View ArticleUkraine begins electricity exports to EU
Ukraine has started exporting electricity to the European Union, via Romania, President Volodymyr Zelensky said, as Russia reduces gas supplies to the bloc which is supporting Kyiv in resisting...
View ArticleEditorial: Freedom, but not at any cost
Surveys of public attitudes are useful but inevitably blunt instruments in gauging public opinion. While providing a simple snapshot of an issue in time, they often also highlight inconsistencies and...
View ArticleToday's front pages - July 1, 2022
The following are the main stories in Friday’s newspapers. Times of Malta says CCTV footage shows the 83-year-old man who has gone missing from St Vincent de Paul home for the elderly casually walked...
View ArticleCoping with inflation – Lawrence Zammit
When inflation hits, central bankers get scared. They fear inflation as much as they fear deflation, and would go to great lengths to bring inflation under control, even if it means risking an...
View ArticleVitinha joins Paris SG in club’s first off-season signing
Portugal midfielder Vitinha joined Paris Saint-Germain from Porto on Thursday in what is the French champions’ first foray into the transfer market. With PSG still negotiating the exit of coach...
View ArticleGħarb celebrating feast of The Visitation
Għarb celebrates the feast of The Visitation on Sunday, July 3. Gozo Bishop Anton Teuma will lead a solemn concelebration Mass, with the participation of the Cathedral Chapter and the Collegiate...
View ArticleIn four years, 400 fights led to injuries in Paceville and St Julian's
Just over 400 fights resulting in injuries have been reported in St Julian’s over the past four-and-a-half years, police figures reveal, as calls are made for more policing in the area following an...
View ArticleWorld Bank creates fund to better prevent, respond to pandemics
The World Bank's board on Thursday approved creation of a fund meant to finance investments in strengthening the fight against pandemics. The fund will support prevention, preparedness and response...
View ArticleWhat’s on – July 1
ARTS FESTIVALS Malta International Arts Festival ŻfinMalta and KorMalta are today participating in a double bill programme titled Sunrise Mass at the Manoel Theatre at 9pm. Among others, they will be...
View ArticleDuplantis sets outdoor pole vault record, Jacobs late withdrawal
Mondo Duplantis warmed up for next month’s world championships in perfect style at Stockholm’s Diamond League meet on Thursday, delighting home fans by setting an outdoor pole vault record. While...
View ArticleRussian propaganda finds fertile ground in Serbia
After 12 years together, it was Russian propaganda that finally ended Liubov Maric's marriage to her Serbian husband. The Ukrainian admits they had been having difficulties, but after the invasion of...
View Article‘Illegal dumping is on the rise’ – cleansing director
The head of cleansing has expressed alarm at the rise of illegal dumping in secluded, rural areas. “We are receiving daily reports of large amounts of illegally dumped construction waste, tyres and...
View ArticleClimate activists glue hands to Van Gogh frame in London gallery
A pair of environmental protesters in Britain on Thursday glued themselves to the frame of a Vincent van Gogh painting on display at a London art gallery. The stunt, the latest direct-action...
View ArticleAir Malta transfers six Amsterdam flights to Rotterdam
Air Malta has transferred six flights scheduled to Amsterdam's Schiphol airport to Rotterdam because of the situation affecting ground service capabilities at the Dutch airport, the airline said on...
View ArticleUnrepentant Ecclestone says furore “good publicity” for British Grand Prix
Former Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone told AFP that the furore over remarks he made on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine were “good publicity for Silverstone”, which is hosting this weekend’s...
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