Author: Hot Malta

Voices from the Ashes As autumn leaves scatter across the streets of Valletta, a city known for its vibrant history and resilient spirit, the echoes of a distant war reach the shores of Malta. In a small café on Republic Street, a group of Iranians, far from their homeland, gather to share their stories —…

The Haunting Echoes of War As a child, 10-year-old Amir would spend his evenings on the balcony of his family’s apartment in Tehran, watching the sunset paint the sky in hues of orange and pink. Now, with a war raging on in his homeland, the only colors he sees are those of destruction and despair….

Six Years of Uncertainty: A Man’s Fight for Justice Imagine waking up one day to discover that your entire life has been put on hold for six long years. This was the reality for a Maltese man whose assets were frozen due to a legal investigation that never materialized into action. Recently, the courts ruled…

Austria’s Bold Move: Banning Social Media for Kids Under 14 Imagine a world where children in Vienna, Graz, and Linz are no longer scrolling through TikTok or Instagram, but rather playing in parks and engaging in face-to-face conversations. This might soon be the reality in Austria, which has announced a plan to ban social media…

One Month of War: Voices from Iran As the sun sets over Valletta, casting a warm glow across the ancient stone buildings, the stark contrast of another world unfolds through the stories of Iranians living in Malta. It’s been a month since the outbreak of conflict in Iran, a month that has irrevocably altered lives…

Austrian Initiative: A New Era for Children’s Social Media Use Imagine walking through the bustling streets of Valletta, where kids are glued to their screens, scrolling through social media feeds instead of enjoying the sunny Mediterranean air. This scene may soon take on a different tone, as Austria has proposed a groundbreaking initiative to ban…