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Tue, 13 Jul 2021 10:04:00 +0200
Polish court set to rule in landmark EU row case
Poland's top court was expected to rule Tuesday on whether the Polish constitution or EU law have primacy in the member state, amid a bitter row over Warsaw's controversial judicial reforms. Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki r...

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 10:00:00 +0200
Festival presents Italian films in Malta for the first time
Cinema Italia @ Malta also pays tribute to Dante Alighieri on his 700th death anniversary with restored 1911 film Some of the best Italian films released in the last years are being shown in Malta for the first time as part of the Ci...

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 09:53:00 +0200
June set a new heat record, but was less sunny than average
A heatwave that stretched from June 20 to July 1 plunged the Maltese islands right into the summer season this year.  But while temperatures soared above average, hazy weather meant the sun was less apparent than is usual for this t...

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 09:43:00 +0200
From dump to park: Wied Fulija transformation completed
The Wied Fulija rubbish dump in Żurrieq has been transformed into an open space covered in 43,000 shrubs and trees.  The €4.5 million project co-financed by the European Union was inaugurated by Prime Minister Robert Abela. Previ...

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 09:40:00 +0200
‘Never apologise for who I am’ says Rashford after racist abuse
England’s Marcus Rashford said he will “never apologise for who I am” in an emotional statement after receiving racist abuse over the Euro 2020 final defeat. The Manchester United forward was one of three players, along with Ja...

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 09:32:00 +0200
The Malta flag – reputation, quality and confidence
Malta has nowadays established itself as one of the leading maritime hubs and service centres in the Mediterranean region. It has developed a very strong regulatory platform that has enabled the Malta flag to become a reputable and i...

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 09:32:00 +0200
Bezzina, Chetcuti named Malta flagbearers for Tokyo Games
Shooter Eleanor Bezzina and swimmer Andrew Chetcuti have been named Malta’s flagbearers for this summer’s Tokyo Olympics. The announcement confirmed the two athletes – a new initiative for the Games – upon the fact that they ...

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 09:14:00 +0200
English language students feel frustrated and uncertain
An air of tension hung outside normally vibrant English language schools on Monday as frustrated students wandered about, uncertain of what the next few days would bring. The government will shut down English language schools from We...

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 09:03:00 +0200
Not just a language
Our aim is promoting the French language, culture and values, says Isabelle Colin, director of the Alliance Française de Malte-Méditerranée. Language is not simply a means of communication. Language defines and signifies worlds, e...

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 08:45:00 +0200
Mutual attraction
Flying time from French airports to Malta is less than three hours, and so the archipelago’s location is a major plus point for French tourists wanting to go to a cultural, leisure destination in the heart of the Mediterranean, say...

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 08:44:00 +0200
BMW introduces range of new black editions to X5, X6 and X7 SUVs
BMW has expanded its SUV range with new black-themed editions that also bring improved specification. The German firm’s SUV range is hugely popular with its buyers, with every eighth BMW sold last year being an X5, X6 or X7. These ...

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 08:39:00 +0200
Euro 2020 experiment proves a hit on the pitch, less so off it
It began with Italian celebrations in Rome and ended with Italian celebrations at Wembley. This European Championship finally concluded with Italy’s penalty shoot-out win over England, a year after the tournament was postponed due ...

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 08:28:00 +0200
What happened on... July 13
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.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 08:25:00 +0200
Electric and hybrid offensive by Michael Attard Ltd
As everyone is becoming more conscious of taking care of our planet and the environment, electric and hybrid vehicles are becoming highly sought after and more economical. Michael Attard Ltd. is at the forefront of this transition, w...

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 08:21:00 +0200
Supporting the onshore oil and gas industry
Medserv in partnership with Air Liquide operates a compressed gases filling plant at the Medserv facility at the Malta Freeport, opening routes from Malta to the Mediterranean and African region. Diving and industrial gases, rental e...

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 08:08:00 +0200
Victorious Italy feted as heroes in Rome after England victory
Italy’s players were feted as heroes on Monday with a day of celebrations culminating in an open top bus ride through Rome after beating England in a dramatic penalty shootout to win Euro 2020 at Wembley. Both Italy’s prime minis...

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 08:01:00 +0200
Island of beauty
Savage cliffs, wild backdrops, eerie forests, historic cities, spectacular beaches and a sea that gradients all the blues under the sun – Corsica has it all and lives up to its name as ‘Island of beauty’. Wash down the sights w...

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 07:56:00 +0200
Money market report for the week ended July 9
ECB monetary operations On July 5, the European Central Bank announced the seven-day main refinancing operation (MRO).  The operation was conducted on July 6 and attracted bids from euro area eligible counterparties of €72 million...

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 07:54:00 +0200
Greek coastguards hit with new migrant pushback claim
Tchinda said the longed-for destination of his risky Aegean crossing - the island of Kos - was already tantalisingly in view when Greek vessels halted the boat he was sailing in along with 30 other migrants. "First a navy ship blocke...

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 07:48:00 +0200
Mobile COVID-19 vaccination clinic to be set up
Updated 9.50am, adds information on walk-in clinics A mobile COVID-19 vaccination clinic will be set up and visiting different locations in the coming days, Health Minister Chris Fearne announced on Twitter. The initiative is the cou...



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