Today’s Newspaper Cuttings
21 October 2014
Today’s news in the papers Independent.com.mt Vodafone announces launch of iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus – Vodafone Direct Action-packed films and new series on GO Stars HD this October – GO Direct GO supports Festival Mediterranean 2014 – GO CSR Direct BOV supports Airport Impressions – BOV CSR
Maltastar.com HSBC introduces Talking ATMs for the visually impaired – HSBC CSR
timesofmalta.com Student offers on Vodafone yu: - Vodafone Direct
Gozonews.com Vodafone 4G available nationwide – Launch of Apple’s iPhone 6 & iPhone 6 Plus – Vodafone Direct HSBC introduces Talking ATMs for the visually impaired – HSBC CSR
Maltatoday.com.mt Action-packed films and new series on GO Stars HD this October – GO Direct
Josannecassar.com Vodafone announces launch of iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus – Vodafone Direct
Maltarightnow.com Maratona ta’ 50 siegha muzika b’ghan nobbli – Vodafone Indirect
Itnews.com Vodafone announces launch of iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus – Vodafone Direct
Vodafone in the news
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VODAFONE DIRECT GOZONEWS.COM 17 OCTOBER 2014 € 116.00
Vodafone 4G available nationwide – Launch of Apple’s iPhone 6 & iPhone 6 Plus BY GOZO NEWS · OCTOBER 17, 2014
Vodafone has announced that 4G coverage is now available to all its prepaid and contractual customers. Vodafone is introducing two main 4G data bundles: A 500MB bundle at €5/month, available on Prepaid Plans, Red lite, RED and RED Basic, and A 1GB bundle at €9/month, available on RED Basic, RED and RED Premium Customers are invited to obtain more information on 4G by visiting one of Vodafone’s stores or by visiting www.vodafone.com.mt/4G. Vodafone has also announced that it will be offering Apple’s iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus in store from Friday 24 October. The company said that the iPhone 6 is the new version of iPhone that Apple is describing as being not only bigger but “simply better in any way” than anything that has come before. According to Apple, the iPhone 6 represents the perfect fusion of design and function with “one continuous form where hardware and software function in perfect unison, creating a new generation of iPhone that’s better by any measure.” Apple’s iPhone 6 and the iPhone 6 Plus are being launched for all Vodafone customers in three different colours: grey, gold and silver Vodafone customers can beat the queue by pre-registering their iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus from Friday 17 October at www.vodafone.com.mt. For more information, visit one of Vodafone’s retail outlets across Malta and Gozo, call 247 from a Vodafone line or 9999 9247 from any other line, or visit or log onto Vodafone Malta’s Facebook Page. For more information on the iPhone 6, please visit: www.apple.com/iphone.
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VODAFONE DIRECT INDEPENDENT.COM.MT 17 OCTOBER 2014 â‚Ź 135.00
Vodafone announces launch of iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus Friday, 17 October 2014, 18:17
One of the most hotly anticipated launches of the year - that of Apple's iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus - is just around the corner. Vodafone today announced that it will be offering both these products in store from Friday 24 October. The iPhone 6 is the new version of iPhone that Apple is describing as being not only bigger but "simply better in any way" than anything that has come before. According to Apple, the iPhone 6 represents the perfect fusion of design and function with "one continuous form where hardware and software function in perfect unison, creating a new generation of iPhone that's better by any measure." Given the iconic status of the iPhone it is not surprising that interest has been very strong in Malta, with Apple fans waiting eagerly to get their hands on the iPhone 6 as soon as possible. "Interest was evident quite a while back when the iPhone 6 was launched in other countries, with Vodafone customers asking about its availability in our retail outlets and call centre for the past weeks," said Luan Vella, Terminals Senior Executive from Vodafone Malta. "As Vodafone Malta we are proud to be the only Apple authorized reseller of iPhones offering a 2 year warranty on the phones in Malta. This helps us provide our customers the latest technology accompanied by the best service and offers on the Maltese Islands." He added that "With our high speed and reliable network and our great value plans, Vodafone customers can be assured of a great experience at great value."
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VODAFONE DIRECT INDEPENDENT.COM.MT 17 OCTOBER 2014 â‚Ź 135.00
Apple's iPhone 6 and the iPhone 6 Plus are being launched for all Vodafone customers in three different colours: grey, gold and silver Vodafone customers can beat the queue by pre-registering their iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus from Friday 17 October at www.vodafone.com.mt. For more information, visit one of Vodafone's retail outlets across Malta and Gozo, call 247 from a Vodafone line or 9999 9247 from any other line, or visit or log onto Vodafone Malta's Facebook Page. For more information on the iPhone 6, please visit: www.apple.com/iphone.
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VODAFONE DIRECT ITNEWS.COM 18 OCTOBER 2014 € 116.00
Vodafone announces launch of iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus POSTED ON OCTOBER 18, 2014 BY JESMOND DARMANIN IN VODAFONE WITH NO COMMENTS
One of the most anticipated launches of the year – that of Apple’s iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus – is just around the corner. Vodafone today announced that it will be offering both these products in store from Friday 24 October. Given the iconic status of the iPhone it is not surprising that interest has been very strong in Malta, with Apple fans waiting eagerly to get their hands on the iPhone 6 as soon as possible. “Interest was evident quite a while back when the iPhone 6 was launched in other countries, with Vodafone customers asking about its availability in our retail outlets and call centre for the past weeks,” said Luan Vella, Terminals Senior Executive from Vodafone Malta. “As Vodafone Malta we are proud to be the only Apple authorized reseller of iPhones offering a 2 year warranty on the phones in Malta. This helps us provide our customers the latest technology accompanied by the best service and offers on the Maltese Islands.” He added that “With our high speed and reliable network and our great value plans, Vodafone customers can be assured of a great experience at great value.” Apple’s iPhone 6 and the iPhone 6 Plus are being launched for all Vodafone customers in three different colours: grey, gold and silver Vodafone customers can beat the queue by pre-registering their iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus from Friday 17 October at www.vodafone.com.mt. For more information, visit one of Vodafone’s retail outlets across Malta and Gozo, call 247 from a Vodafone line or 9999 9247 from any other line, or visit or log onto Vodafone Malta’s Facebook Page. For more information on the iPhone 6, please visit: www.apple.com/iphone.
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VODAFONE ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF IPHONE 6AND IPHONE 6 PLUS One of the most hotly anticipated launches of the year – that of Apple’s iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus – is just around the corner. Vodafone today announced that it will be offering both these products in store from Friday 24 October.
The iPhone 6 is the new version of iPhone that Apple is describing as being not only bigger but “simply better in any way” than anything that has come before. According to Apple, the iPhone 6 represents the perfect fusion of design and function with “one continuous form where hardware and software function in perfect unison, creating a new generation of iPhone that’s better by any measure.” Given the iconic status of the iPhone it is not surprising that interest has been very strong in Malta, with Apple fans waiting eagerly to get their hands on the iPhone 6 as soon as possible. “Interest was evident quite a while back when the iPhone 6 was launched in other countries, with Vodafone customers asking about its availability in our retail outlets and call centre for the past weeks,” said Luan Vella, Terminals Senior Executive from Vodafone Malta. “As Vodafone Malta we are proud to be the only Apple authorized reseller of iPhones offering a 2 year warranty on the phones in Malta. This helps us provide our customers the latest technology accompanied by the best service and offers on the Maltese Islands.” He added that “With our high speed and reliable network and our great value plans, Vodafone customers can be assured of a great experience at great value.” Apple’s iPhone 6 and the iPhone 6 Plus are being launched for all Vodafone customers in three different colours: grey, gold and silver Vodafone customers can beat the queue by pre-registering their iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus from Friday 17 October at www.vodafone.com.mt. For more information, visit one of Vodafone’s retail outlets across Malta and Gozo, call 247 from a Vodafone line or 9999 9247 from any other line, or visit or log onto Vodafone Malta’s Facebook Page. For more information on the iPhone 6, please visit: www.apple.com/iphone.
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Maratona ta’ 50 siegħa mużika b’għan nobbli 19/10/2014 //
Gabriel Ellul Kulħadd iħobb il-mużika, b’xi mod jew ieħor. Daqstant huwa sabiħ meta l-mużika jintuża bħala ġest biex jinġabru fondi b’risq min hu fil-bżonn. Dan il-ħsieb kien fil-qofol tal-maratona tal-mużika organizzata mill-istabbiliment tal-ikel Talbot and Bons f’Ħal Luqa, millĠimgħa sal-Ħadd. Maratona ta’ 50 siegħa mużika bla waqfien, bl-għan li tinġabar is-somma ta’ €10,000 b’risq YMCA Homeless u Hospice Malta. U biex jagħtu sehemhom f’din l-inizjattiva, għexieren ta’ kantanti u gruppi mużikali offew sigħat minn ħinhom, biex idoqqu stili differenti ta’ mużika, minn jazz sa mużika folk, rock u pop. Kien hemm ukoll attivitajiet għat-tfal, bħal face painting u animazzjoni apposta. Minbarra l-kantanti, personalitajiet televiżivi, membri parlamentari u atturi ngħaqdu flimkien u qattgħu wieħed mill-iljieli biswit listabbiliment, fejn komplew iqajjmu kuxjenza dwar din l-inizjattiva. Kemm YMCA Homeless u l-Hospice Malta jgħinnu komunitajiet fil-bżonn fis-soċjeta’ tagħna u din is-somma, bis-saħħa tal-kant u d-daqq tal-mużika, żgur li se tgħinhom fix-xogħol bżonnjuż li jagħmlu.
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GO DIRECT INDEPENDENT.COM.MT 17 OCTOBER 2014 â‚Ź 135.00
Action-packed films and new series on GO Stars HD this October Friday, 17 October 2014, 18:12
GO Stars HD is broadcasting a number of movie premieres throughout October including 2 Guns, starring Denzel Washington and Mark Wahlberg. This action-comedy film about two men who find themselves on the run after robbing a bank, only to discover that they are both undercover agents tasked with investigating the other will be broadcast on GO Stars HD on Saturday 18 October at 9.00pm. Premiering on Halloween night at 9.00pm is Warm Bodies, a 'zombie-romance' starring Nicholas Hoult and Teresa Palmer. The film focuses on the special relationship between Julie, a human survivor, and R, a highly unusual zombie, and the chain of events that follow. Also showing on GO Stars HD this month are Behind the Candelabra, Cuban Fury and Diana. Besides the wide array of films being showcased during the month of October, GO Stars HD is also showing season six of The Middle, a comical series about a wife and working mother, Frankie Heck, who uses her sense of humour and wry wit to get her family through the day. The Middle is broadcast every Friday at 8.30pm. The Big Bang Theory has also returned with Season 8 showing every Monday at 8.30pm. The highly-popular television series about four misfit scientists has returned with anticipation for Penny and Leonard's engagement, and Sheldon's ever-suffering relationship with neurobiologist Amy Farah Fowler. More information on GO Stars HD which is available from as little as â‚Ź6.99 per month can be obtained from all GO retail outlets and exclusive resellers, by calling Freephone 80072121 or visiting www.go.com.mt.
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GO CSR DIRECT INDEPENDENT.COM.MT 20 OCTOBER 2014 â‚Ź 135.00
GO supports Festival Mediterannea 2014 Monday, 20 October 2014, 17:04
GO is sponsoring Festival Mediterranea 2014, the highlight of which will be two performances of Verdi's much loved Opera, Nabucco. These will take place at Gozo's Teatru Astra on 23 and 25 October. In addition, Festival Mediterrannea 2014, organised by Socjeta Filarmonika La Stella, will also include numerous other musical and cultural activities at different locations across Gozo between 23 October and 24 November. The production of Nabucco, will feature baritone Piero Terranova in the title role, together with soprano Silvia dalla Benetta (Abigaille) and world-famous bass Carlo Colombara in the role of Zaccaria. Maltese tenor Cliff Zammit Stevens will make his debut on the islands with a lead role in opera singing Ismaele. Maltese baritone Louis Andrew Cassar will sing the role of the Gran Sacerdote while Gozitan soprano Dorienne Portelli will tackle the role of Anna. The Malta Philharmonic Orchestra will be under the direction of the Festival's and Teatru Astra's Artistic Director, Joseph Vella. Teresa Rizza, Marketing Communications, Events and Sponsorship Manager at GO, said, 'Festival Mediterranea 2014 offers a rich programme of musical and cultural events, from classical recitals to historical talks and tours in various locations in Gozo and of course, the much anticipated performance of Nabucco. GO has always been committed to supporting Maltese musical talent for which Festival Mediterranea will undoubtedly be a great showcase.' More information on Festival Mediterranea 2014, including the full programme of events, can be obtained from the website http://www.mediterranea.com.mt/.
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GO DIRECT MALTATODAY.COM.MT 20 OCTOBER 2014 € 190.00
Action-packed films and new series on GO Stars HD this October Wide range of films and series return to GO Stars 20 October 2014, 4:11pm
GO Stars HD is broadcasting a number of movie premieres throughout October including 2 Guns, starring Denzel Washington and Mark Wahlberg. This action-comedy film about two men who find themselves on the run after robbing a bank, only to discover that they are both undercover agents tasked with investigating the other. It will be broadcast on GO Stars HD on Saturday 18 October at 9.00pm. Premiering on Halloween night at 9.00pm is Warm Bodies, a ‘zombie-romance’ starring Nicholas Hoult and Teresa Palmer. The film focuses on the special relationship between Julie, a human survivor, and R, a highly unusual zombie, and the chain of events that follow. Also showing on GO Stars HD this month are Behind the Candelabra, Cuban Fury and Diana. Besides the wide array of films being showcased during the month of October, GO Stars HD is also
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GO DIRECT MALTATODAY.COM.MT 20 OCTOBER 2014 € 190.00
showing season six of The Middle, a comical series about a wife and working mother, Frankie Heck, who uses her sense of humour and wry wit to get her family through the day. The Middle is broadcast every Friday at 8.30pm. The Big Bang Theory has also returned with Season 8 showing every Monday at 8.30pm. The highlypopular television series about four misfit scientists has returned with anticipation for Penny and Leonard’s engagement, and Sheldon’s ever-suffering relationship with neurobiologist Amy Farah Fowler. More information on GO Stars HD which is available from as little as €6.99 per month can be obtained from all GO retail outlets and exclusive resellers, by calling Freephone 80072121 or visiting www.go.com.mt.
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HSBC CSR GOZONEWS.COM 20 OCTOBER 2014 € 116.00
HSBC Malta introduces talking ATMs for the visually impaired BY GOZO NEWS · OCTOBER 20, 2014
HSBC Malta has introduced voice technology in its ATMs outside its Operations Centre at Qormi, and in its branches at Sliema, Valletta, Paola, Mosta and Victoria Gozo, to enable visually impaired people to use its banking facilities. This is part of an ongoing installation programme to roll out this functionality in all HSBC ATMs during 2015. Once a customer connects any standard 3.5mm earphone to the ATM, pre-recorded voice instructions, available in either Maltese or English, guide customer through a number of transactions. During these operations, the ATM screen is blanked out to ensure customer security and privacy. HSBC’s Talking ATM features include cash withdrawals, cash deposits, and balance enquiries.
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HSBC said that it is also offering customers the additional functionality of operating the machine with enlarged fonts, a service which will enable customers with low vision to operate the machine more easily, while ensuring their details remain secure. “Over the past months our teams have worked hard to ensure HSBC’s Talking ATMs have the appropriate levels of security, privacy and ease of use to enable our visually impaired customers undertake simple transactions,” said Paul Steel, Head of Retail Banking & Wealth Management at HSBC Malta. HSBC worked with the National Commission for Persons with Disability (KNPD) as well as the Foundation for Information Technology Accessibility (FITA) throughout the development of this project. KNPD’s Chairperson, Oliver Scicluna, added, “The Commission is dedicated to working for a truly inclusive society in Malta and our alliance with HSBC is another step towards helping provide independent access to banking services – an integral part of modern life.” FITA’s ICT Accessibility Certification Officer, Mr. Michael Micallef, agreed, “FITA assists persons with disability in overcoming or removing ICT access barriers. Our collaboration with HSBC Malta in providing this progressive change to its ATMs will enhance the quality of life for many individuals.” HSBC also offers a specially designed Personal Internet Banking Secure key free of charge to customers with sight problems, enabling them to make full use of its online banking facilities. Additional information about this service is available viawww.hsbc.com.mt/atm or by calling HSBC Contact Centre on 23802380.
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HSBC CSR MALTASTAR.COM 20 OCTOBER 2014 € 116.00
HSBC introduces Talking ATMs for the visually impaired
HSBC Malta has introduced voice technology in its ATMs outside its Operations Centre at Qormi, and in its branches at Sliema, Valletta, Paola, Mosta and Victoria Gozo, to enable visually impaired people to use its banking facilities. This is part of an ongoing installation programme to roll out this functionality in all HSBC ATMs during 2015. Once a customer connects any standard 3.5mm earphone to the ATM, pre-recorded voice instructions, available in either Maltese or English, guide customer through a number of transactions. During these operations, the ATM screen is blanked out to ensure customer security and privacy. HSBC’s Talking ATM features include cash withdrawals, cash deposits, and balance enquiries.
HSBC is also offering customers the additional functionality of operating the machine with enlarged fonts, a service which will enable customers with low vision to operate the machine more easily, while ensuring their details remain secure. “Over the past months our teams have worked hard to ensure HSBC’s Talking ATMs have the appropriate levels of security, privacy and ease of use to enable our visually impaired customers undertake simple transactions,” said Paul Steel, Head of Retail Banking & Wealth Management at HSBC Malta.
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HSBC CSR MALTASTAR.COM 20 OCTOBER 2014 € 116.00
HSBC worked with the National Commission for Persons with Disability (KNPD) as well as the Foundation for Information Technology Accessibility (FITA) throughout the development of this project. KNPD’s Chairperson, Oliver Scicluna, added, “The Commission is dedicated to working for a truly inclusive society in Malta and our alliance with HSBC is another step towards helping provide independent access to banking services - an integral part of modern life.” FITA’s ICT Accessibility Certification Officer, Mr. Michael Micallef, agreed, “FITA assists persons with disability in overcoming or removing ICT access barriers. Our collaboration with HSBC Malta in providing this progressive change to its ATMs will enhance the quality of life for many individuals.’’ HSBC also offers a specially designed Personal Internet Banking Secure key free of charge to customers with sight problems, enabling them to make full use of its online banking facilities. Additional information about this service is available via www.hsbc.com.mt/atm or by calling HSBC Contact Centre on 23802380.
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BOV CSR INDEPENDENT.COM.MT 20 OCTOBER 2014 â‚Ź 135.00
BOV supports Airport Impressions Monday, 20 October 2014, 16:54Last update: about 21 hours ago
Bank of Valletta has extended its support to the local band Airport Impressions. Airport Impressions is no new name and is without doubt one of the most successful local bands to have emerged on the local artistic scene in recent years. The band started out as a duo in 2008 and is today composed of lead singer Errol Sammut, Johann Schembri, Chris Curmi and Steve Farrugia. They have successfully launched two albums, Minutes of a Lifetime recently followed by Mariette. The latest achievement of the band is their award-winning song, Berlin, which placed first in the Adult Album Alternative category out of nearly 8,000 entries received from 100 countries. Thanking the bank for its support, the band's lead singer Errol Sammut explained the importance for local talent to find the necessary support when seeking to establish a name on the musical scene. "It really gives you a boost when an entity like Bank of Valletta believes in your talents sufficiently to provide you with its support." Congratulating Airport Impressions for its success and auguring it well for the future, Kenneth Micallef, head CEO's Office at Bank of Valletta said: "Bank of Valletta takes its responsibilty as the local patron of arts and culture very much to heart and believes strongly that it has an important role to play in this respect. Airport Impressions spells yet another opportunity for the bank to live up to its name as a leading supporter of Maltese talent." He concluded by saying: "We augur that our support translates in the achievement of more success for Airport Impressions, both locally and also on an international level."