20

Oct

UK government backs Microsoft and University of Cambridge mission to build better AI

The UK government is backing a multi-million-pound initiative to help researchers improve artificial intelligence so it can be used more effectively in key areas such as healthcare. The research program,…

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20

Oct

Record-breaking direct New York to Sydney flight touches down

The first non-stop commercial airline flight from New York to Sydney has landed after 19 hours 16 minutes in the air. A total of 49 passengers and crew were on…

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19

Oct

Johnson & Johnson recalls baby powder in US after asbestos discovery

Health care giant Johnson & Johnson has recalled 33,000 bottles of baby powder in the US, after health regulators found trace amounts of asbestos in a bottle purchased online. Government…

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19

Oct

Boeing faces new crisis as senior pilot claims he might have ‘unintentionally’ misled regulators

A Boeing pilot warned about problems with the flight-control program on the 737 Max that was implicated in two fatal crashes, said he “unknowingly” lied to regulators, and told the Federal…

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17

Oct

British pound drops after Northern Ireland’s DUP says cannot back Brexit deal

The British pound skidded on Thursday after Northern Ireland’s Democratic Unionist Party said it could not support the Brexit deal as it currently stands. Sterling slid as much as 0.6%…

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17

Oct

Carlsberg makes progress on Green Fibre Bottle

  During the C40 World Mayors Summit in Copenhagen, Denmark, the Carlsberg Group presented an update on its journey to create the Green Fibre Bottle, the world’s first "paper bottle"…

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17

Oct

Salary demands in Malta is main HR Challenge for 75% of Employers

Local employers are being faced with a three-pronged challenge at this point in time namely: a demand for higher salaries from employees, lack of necessary experience and skills, as well…

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17

Oct

Over a Coffee . . . with Lawrence Pavia, Managing Director, Island Insurance Brokers

How would you describe yourself in a few words? Eternal optimist, passionate in whatever I decide to get invovled in and positive.  What drew you to the insurance business? After…

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17

Oct

Artie III sailing team is back and ready to rumble

The new Artie III boat was launched at the Marina di Valletta ahead of the 2019 Rolex Middle Sea Race. The team has set high expectations for itself, by entering…

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16

Oct

Several flights to Bilbao canceled due to strong winds

A plane maneuvers to land at Bilbao airport amid strong winds, in Basque Country, northern Spain. Several flights with destination Bilbao have been canceled and many others had to deviate…

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16

Oct

Sovereign launches 3rd annual art foundation students prize

  Sovereign Trust (Malta) Limited, part of the worldwide Sovereign Group, in association with The Sovereign Art Foundation, announce the launch of the 3rd annual Sovereign Art Foundation Students Prize…

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16

Oct

Lufthansa cabin crew urged to strike

Lufthansa flights might be heading towards disruption as German cabin crew union UFO urged members to walk off their jobs at on October 20th, although the carrier contests the union’s…

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16

Oct

VW postpones final decision on Turkey plant

Volkswagen Group has postponed the final decision whether to build a car plant in Turkey, a company spokesman said, amid international criticism of the country's military operation in Syria and…

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16

Oct

U.S. Carried Out Secret Cyber Strike on Iran After Saudi Oil Attack

The United States carried out a secret cyber operation against Iran in the wake of the September 14 attacks on Saudi Arabia's oil facilities, which Washington and Riyadh blame on…

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16

Oct

Natuzzi using Microsoft HoloLens to give customers in London a glimpse of the future of retail

Shoppers in the UK will be able to use cutting-edge mixed-reality technology in one of Natuzzi’s UK stores to see how furniture would look in their home before they buy…

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16

Oct

Brexit already cost UK economy almost £70bn

According to a new report from the Centre for European Reform, Brexit has already cost the UK economy almost £70bn – the equivalent of £440m a week or £840 for every…

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16

Oct

US charges Turkey’s Halkbank with violating Iran sanctions

US prosecutors filed criminal charges against Turkey's state-run Halkbank for allegedly taking part in a multibillion-dollar scheme to evade sanctions on Iran. The indictment is the latest development in a…

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16

Oct

Primark warns shoppers not to buy its products online

  Primark has warned customers not to purchase its products from third parties online as they will be paying higher prices for them than in store. Reports had suggested Primark…

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15

Oct

Global economy enters a ‘synchronised stagnation’ period – FT

The global economy has entered a period of “synchronised stagnation” with weak growth in some countries and no growth or a mild contraction in others, according to research by the…

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14

Oct

Malta Budget 2020 – The measures, the headlines, the review (UPDATED)

Finance Minister Edward Scicluna presented the 2020 Budget on Monday. This is a review of the salient elements reported and measures announced.  The Budget Measures The COLA for next year…

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14

Oct

UK firms to cut costs and hiring in next 12 months

Prolonged political uncertainty in Britain is forcing finance directors to cut costs and hold off hiring to help companies prepare for an unpredictable year ahead, according to a survey by…

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14

Oct

2019 Sees Average Salary Increase of 3% in Malta, but Entry Level Salaries Decrease

While the average salary increase in 2019 was of 3%, and salaries have in some areas remained static, the entry level salary of some positions has decreased, thereby leading to…

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14

Oct

Michelin announces its intention to close the La Roche-sur-Yon site, in France

The Michelin group announced to the La Roche-sur-Yon employees in France its plan to close the site. The commitment of the employees and the efforts of the company proved insufficient…

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14

Oct

Saudi Arabia opens tourist visas to U.S., European visa holders

Tourist visas for Saudi Arabia are now available online and on arrival to holidaymakers who already hold a visa from the United States, Britain or the EU’s Schengen zone, expanding…

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14

Oct

Sony confirms PlayStation 5 name, holiday 2020 release date

Sony announced its next-generation console will be called PlayStation 5 (PS5) and will be launching around the Christmas season of 2020. According to reports, the new PS5 will feature a…

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14

Oct

Hundreds of German companies call for EU help as Brexit fears bite

Hundreds of German companies have appealed for more direct support from Brussels and a business-friendly stance from EU lawmakers as they grapple with the effects of Brexit, the US-China trade…

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12

Oct

Volkswagen mulling sale of Lamborghini

Volkswagen is looking at options for its luxury brand Lamborghini, including a sale or stock listing, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter. Chief Executive Herbert Diess in March…

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12

Oct

‘Business as usual’ for oil after Saudi attacks, oversupply looms: IEA

Global oil markets have quickly recovered from attacks on Saudi oil facilities last month and even face oversupply next year as global demand slows, the International Energy Agency said. Saudi…

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12

Oct

Daimler issues mass van recall over emission violations

The German Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) has ordered auto giant Daimler to recall several hundred thousand vehicles for breaking diesel emissions regulations, the car manufacturer said Friday. Daimler, which…

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12

Oct

Express Trailers Supports the MALTA CLASSIC 2019

Express Trailers remains committed to promoting the importance of more road safety on Malta’s roads. The aspect of safety is in fact a defining trait at Express Trailers where the…

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12

Oct

Mastercard, Visa and eBay quit Facebook’s proposed Libra global digital currency group

Facebook's proposed global digital currency has suffered a setback after major payment companies including Mastercard, Visa and eBay pulled out. Stripe and Latin American payments company Mercado Pago also announced…

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12

Oct

Donald Trump hails ‘phase one’ US trade deal with China

After 15 months of trade talks between Washington and Beijing, the two sides have "come to a very substantial phase one deal," US President Donald Trump told reporters on Friday.…

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11

Oct

Reports that Google made large contributions to climate change deniers

The Guardian reports that Google has made “substantial” contributions to some of the most notorious climate deniers in Washington despite its insistence that it supports political action on the climate…

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11

Oct

Photo Story: International Sofia Motor Show 2019

A Jeep Renegade (L) and a Jeep Wrangler are on display during the media day of the International Sofia Motor Show 2019 in Sofia, Bulgaria, 11 October 2019. The Sofia…

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11

Oct

Renault fires CEO Bollore

Thierry Bollore, Renault Chief Executive Officer, was dismissed from the post with immediate effect. Financial director Clotilde Delbos was appointed to take over his job on an interim basis. The company…

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11

Oct

Etna eruptions cause partial air-space closure

Fresh eruptions on the Etna caused big clouds of volcanic ash on Friday, prompting the authority in charge of Catania airport to close a section of Sicily's air space. As…

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11

Oct

Ship passengers protest after missing stops on ‘Norwegian Spirit’ cruise

Cruise passengers upset about being forced to miss several scheduled stops in Europe erupted in protest aboard the Norwegian Spirit cruise ship. Protests broke out earlier this week in the…

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11

Oct

Ferrero to make all its packaging 100% reusable and recyclable

The Ferrero Group has announced plans to make all its packaging 100% reusable, recyclable or compostable by 2025. Ferrero said it is committing to eliminating unnecessary plastic packaging through redesign,…

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11

Oct

Risk that third of EU undergrads at UK universities could be forced to return home before completing their courses under no-deal Brexit

Top universities have warned that no-deal Brexit immigration plans are a "major own goal", because they will force over a third of EU undergraduates to leave Britain before they can…

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11

Oct

Bank of England unveils new £20 note

The new 20-pound note was unveiled at the Turner Contemporary Museum in Margate, Britain. The 20-pound note is Britain's most common, and most forged. Security features on the next £20…

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11

Oct

Warning of major job losses across Ireland if UK crashes out of EU

The Irish Central Bank has issued stark warnings and significant job losses in Ireland in the event of a no-deal Brexit. A disorderly Brexit will send shocks to the exchange…

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10

Oct

Minecraft Learning Centres to be set up across Wales to help schools and colleges use the game in classrooms

Five Minecraft Learning Centres will be created in Wales to help school and colleges across the country use the popular block-building game to teach subjects such as science, history and…

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10

Oct

Photo Story: Floating solar panels unveiled in Swiss Alps

Floating barges with solar panels are pictured on the Lac des Toules, an alpine reservoir lake, in Bourg-Saint-Pierre, Switzerland. Upon completion the floating solar panel station will consist of 36…

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10

Oct

Photo Story: Extinction Rebellion try to block London City Airport, flight disrupted

Extinction Rebellion protesters stand on the airport roof as they try to blockade London City Airport in London, Britain, 10 October 2019. Global climate movement Extinction Rebellion announced climate change…

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10

Oct

Italian tax evaders to have assets seized like Mafia members

A measure in a draft of a fiscal decree set to be linked to the government's 2020 budget bill would enable the tax authorities to seize the assets of people…

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10

Oct

Russia’s Aeroflot cancels Boeing 787 order

Boeing is facing additional uncertainty over future production rates for its 787 Dreamliner after Russian carrier Aeroflot formally cancelled an order for 22 aircraft valued at about $5.5 billion. The…

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10

Oct

HSBC to close down seven branches in Malta

HSBC announced on Thursday it would be closing seven branches in Malta and combine another two into a new Qormi flagship it will be open. It also said it would…

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10

Oct

Thailand to demand proof of health insurance for ‘risky’ long-term visitors

Reuters reports that foreigners in the “risky” over-50 age group will have to present proof of health insurance when applying for Thai long-term non-immigrant visas, a minister said on Wednesday,…

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10

Oct

EU sounds alarm on foreign interference in 5G networks

European cybersecurity authorities warned Wednesday that state hacking groups are a major threat to the security of 5G networks, increasing pressure on telecom operators to take action against new risks…

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10

Oct

UNICEF now accepting cryptocurrency donations

The UN children’s agency UNICEF as of Wednesday, will be able to receive, hold and disburse donations of cryptocurrencies and bitcoin through its newly established Fund, a first for UN…

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09

Oct

Microsoft gives parents the power to limit the time their kids spend on specific apps

Microsoft is enabling parents to limit the time their children spend on specific apps and games on Xbox, and Windows and Android devices. Following an update to the company’s Family…

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09

Oct

Concern over 250 Aer Lingus jobs

There are fears for the future of up to 250 jobs at Aer Lingus after catering staff were told today that the airline plans to enter into a new partnership…

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09

Oct

Over 200 Alitalia flights cancelled because of pilot, cabin crew strike

Alitalia pilots and cabin crew staged a 24-hour strike called by the Anpac, Anpav and Anp unions on Wednesday. See full list of cancelled flights here   The action forced…

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09

Oct

Thomas Cook UK store estate sold to Hays Travel

Hays Travel has agreed a deal to buy all 555 Thomas Cook stores in the UK, offering hope of work to former staff. The agreement will see the Sunderland-based independent…

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09

Oct

Big possibility Germany may avoid recession

German industrial output rose unexpectedly in August, data showed, suggesting Europe’s largest economy may yet skirt recession. Industrial output rose by 0.3% on the month, Statistics Office figures showed, against…

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08

Oct

New home for Motors Inc. brands

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07

Oct

New award for Maltese retail sector

Misco launched an Award in Retail Operations providing specialised training for employees in the retail sector. The Award is a Level 3 qualification accredited by the National Commission for Further…

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