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Tue, 29 Jun 2021 10:07:00 +0200
Ancient aromas aim to lure new crop of tourists to Cyprus
Lavender, basil and roses: aromatic plants are being cultivated in Cyprus to broaden the island’s sun-and-sea appeal and regain a lofty botanical status dating back to Roman times. From sunrise in the village of Agros, 1,100 metres...

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 09:52:00 +0200
Virtual Van Gogh exhibition set to lure shoppers in Dubai
Shoppers and art lovers will soon be able to step into Van Gogh masterpieces projected onto walls and floors in an immersive experience in a Dubai shopping centre.  The installation by French firm Culturespaces is reminiscent of Lov...

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 09:52:00 +0200
Lloris ‘hurting’ after France crash out of Euro 2020
France captain Hugo Lloris admitted the world champions were punished for their failure to hold on to a two-goal lead as they lost 5-4 on penalties to Switzerland in the last 16 at Euro 2020. Didier Deschamps’ team fell behind in B...

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 09:40:00 +0200
Malta BNI webinar tackles cybersecurity for non-tech-savvy
Cybercrime has increased considerably in the last months in Malta, with hundreds of reports filed with the police. It is estimated that about half a million euros have been stolen from personal accounts, but the figure could be highe...

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 09:33:00 +0200
Some shops refuse digital vouchers after problem with processing
Businesses have been reporting difficulty in processing some of the government’s digital vouchers for payment, with a number of outlets turning clients away and taking only the printed versions, the CEO of the Malta Chamber of SMEs...

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 09:31:00 +0200
Juventus aim to create ‘thinking players’ through Malta academy
Following a successful five-day training camp held by the Juventus Academy back in 2020, the newly-introduced Juventus Academy Malta is set to open its doors to young football players as from September. Kurt Aquilina spoke to coaches...

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 09:05:00 +0200
Magnetic 'lockjaw' tool that clamps mouths shut trialled as weight-loss device
New Zealand researchers have created a weight-loss device that uses magnets to clamp a patient's jaw together - hailing it as a new tool against obesity despite critics likening it to an instrument of medieval torture. The "world-fir...

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 08:55:00 +0200
Asian markets turn lower as virus spikes fuel recovery worries
Markets fell in Asia on Tuesday with investors looking for their next buying catalyst after the latest rally, while there were also concerns about fresh coronavirus flare-ups and the reimposition of restrictions in parts of the world...

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 08:52:00 +0200
Financial services sector moves towards further specialisation
Changes in the financial services sector have created new role specialisations, a study by MISCO reveals. This is depicted in the ‘The Salaries and Benefits Report’ for the financial services sector, which has just been launched....

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 08:50:00 +0200
Burberry chief moving to Salvatore Ferragamo
Marco Gobbetti is stepping down as chief executive of British luxury fashion house Burberry to take up the reins at Italian peer Salvatore Ferragamo, the companies announced Monday. Expressing disappointment at Gobbetti's departure s...

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 08:46:00 +0200
Former Malta national coach Guentcho Dobrev dies
Maltese football woke up on Tuesday mourning the loss of former national coach Guentcho Dobrev. The Bulgarian coach was named as Malta coach on May 23, 1984  at a time when the MFA was looking to revamp its national team with the in...

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 08:38:00 +0200
Cult hero Grealish vows to emulate England legends
Jack Grealish wants to go from cult hero to England legend as the Aston Villa playmaker eyes a leading role in Tuesday’s Euro 2020 last 16 clash with Germany. Grealish gave a tantalising glimpse of his ability in his first start of...

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 08:34:00 +0200
Azzopardi secures permanent move to Libertas
Mellieha SC Libertas have added another summer transfer as young guard Mirco Azzopardi moves from Starlites. Formerly on loan from the Naxxar club, Azzopardi spent the 2020-21 season with Mellieha and impressed under former coach Chr...

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 08:26:00 +0200
What happened on... June 29
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Tue, 29 Jun 2021 08:04:00 +0200
Visit Malta – but leave teen children behind, Brits told
British families hoping to travel to Malta for a holiday this summer have been told they will have to leave their unvaccinated teenage children behind. From Thursday, only fully vaccinated people from the UK will be allowed into Malt...

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 08:04:00 +0200
Therapy dogs soothe amid trauma of Florida collapse
Blocks away from the wreckage of a Florida apartment tower that suddenly collapsed last week and left scores of people missing, Patrick Williamson sat with his German Shepherd, offering her company to whoever needed it. Five-year-old...

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 07:31:00 +0200
Pharmacies open today - June 29, 2021
Collis Williams Pharmacy, 15, Republic Street, Valletta (2123 4567); Vivien Pharmacy, Patri Magri Street, Marsa (2122 1701);Evans Pharmacy, 96/98, St Sebastian Street, Qormi (2148 7020);Brown’s Pharmacy 32, Fleur-de-Lys Road, Birki...

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 07:15:00 +0200
The drivers of Malta's property market
For decades, every administration has treated the property development industry as the sacred cow of the economy. The knock-on effect of construction stimulates economic activity in various sectors.Still, little consideration is give...

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 07:11:00 +0200
Change Malta’s abortion laws - Paul Micallef
Marlene Farrugia’s recent bill has fanned the flames of debate (and I use that term loosely) concerning abortion. For clarity, I am pro-choice but I want to put forward the case why, even if you are pro-life, you should not be in f...

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 07:03:00 +0200
Woman on e-scooter injured in Gżira accident
A woman was grievously injured in an accident in Gżira early on Tuesday. The police said the accident happened in Triq ix-Xatt at 1.45am. The woman, who is French and lives in Pietà, was riding an e-kick scooter when she was hit by...



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