In the Heart of Valletta: A Hotel Where History Checks In Tucked away in a quiet corner of Valletta’s Old Town, there’s a hotel that’s not like the others. Here, the walls don’t just bear witness to the past; they are the past. Welcome to the Hotel Phoenicia Malta, a sanctuary where old stone, memory,…
A Hotel Where Time Stands Still: The Story of Xara Palace Tucked away in the heart of Mdina, Malta’s ancient fortified city, lies a hotel that’s not just a place to stay, but a living museum. Xara Palace, a 17th-century nobleman’s palace, has been meticulously restored to offer guests a unique experience: a chance to…
Fort Bengħajsa Unveils Its Secrets: An Open Day Ahead of Restoration Imagine standing at the edge of the Great Siege Breakwater, the sun dipping low, casting a golden glow over the Three Cities. Now, picture a fort hidden behind the waves, its secrets waiting to be revealed. Welcome to Fort Bengħajsa, a silent guardian of…
Fort Bengħajsa’s Doors Swing Open: A Sneak Peek Before Restoration Ever wondered what lies behind the imposing walls of Fort Bengħajsa, standing sentinel over the Grand Harbour? This Sunday, you’ll get your chance. The Fort’s heavy wooden doors will creak open, inviting the public for a rare glimpse inside before restoration works begin. Unlocking History:…
Burlò: A New Dawn for Valletta’s Waterfront As the sun began to set on May 18, 2026, the usually bustling streets of Valletta started to empty. But tonight was different. A hush fell over the city, not out of fear or unease, but anticipation. The grand opening of Burlò, the latest addition to Malta’s capital,…
Smoke and Shockwaves: US Air Show Disaster Off Malta’s Coast Imagine the roar of jet engines, the sun glinting off sleek metal, and the collective gasp of thousands watching from the shore. This was the scene at the US Naval Air Station in Sigonella, Sicily, just a stone’s throw from Malta’s sister island, Gozo. But…
Malta’s First Ever Burlò: A Cultural Revolution in the Heart of Valletta Imagine this: the bustling streets of Valletta, Malta’s capital city, suddenly filled with the rhythmic beats of traditional Maltese drums, the battuta. This was no ordinary day in the Grand Harbour. It was May 18, 2026, and Malta was experiencing its first-ever Burlò,…
‘My word is a contract’: Borg rallies PN supporters in Mosta MOSTA, Malta – In the heart of Malta’s third-largest town, a sea of blue and white filled the square outside the Mosta Parish Church last night. The Nationalist Party (PN) faithful had gathered, not just to celebrate their party’s 75th anniversary, but to hear…
Turandot: Malta’s Opera Triumph Against All Odds In the heart of Valletta, the island’s capital city, the Teatru Manoel stands as a testament to Malta’s resilience and cultural vibrancy. Tonight, it’s hosting ‘Turandot’, Giacomo Puccini’s grand opera, a production that’s defied all odds to reach this stage. An Opera in a Pandemic COVID-19 has silenced…
From Dream to Disaster: A Malta Homeowner’s Nightmare Imagine buying your first home, the excitement, the pride. Now imagine waking up one morning to find your dream home slowly sinking into the ground. This is not a scene from a Hollywood disaster movie, but the reality for Maltese couple, Joseph and Maria Azzopardi. Their home,…
Ebola’s Shadow Looms: DRC Crisis Raises Alarm in Malta In the bustling streets of Valletta, the sun beats down on the historic Grandmaster’s Palace, a stark contrast to the chilling news reaching us from the heart of Africa. The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared an international emergency as the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic…
Turtle Tale of Triumph: Life Guards and Nature Trust Join Forces in Little Armier Imagine, if you will, the sun-kissed shores of Little Armier, a tranquil haven on Malta’s northeastern coast. Picture the scene: the Mediterranean Sea stretches out like a shimmering blue carpet, dotted with the occasional fishing boat bobbing gently on the waves….
