As the sun dipped below the horizon over the Grand Harbour, casting a warm glow on the bustling streets of Gżira, a political ripple stirred in the heart of Malta’s urban scene. The People’s Party (PL) stronghold, where the party’s flag has fluttered proudly for decades, is set to witness a challenge from within, as…
Trump’s Mideast Truce Warning Echoes in Malta’s Diplomatic Circles In the heart of Valletta, the grand Auberge de Castille, now the Office of the Prime Minister, hummed with a different tune this week. The usually bustling streets outside seemed to pause, as if holding their breath, as news of President Trump’s stark warning about the…
Malta’s Aidan on the Rise: Can He Climb Higher in Eurovision? In the heart of Paceville, Malta, Aidan’s family and friends gather around a TV, eyes glued to the screen. They’re not watching a local football match or a Maltese drama; they’re cheering for Aidan, their homegrown hopeful, competing in the Eurovision Song Contest. This…
Abela’s Double Gamble: Contesting Two Electoral Districts As the sun set over the Grandmaster’s Palace, casting a warm glow over the ancient stone walls, Prime Minister Robert Abela stepped out, his expression inscrutable. The day’s political buzz had just escalated. Abela, the leader of the Labour Party, had announced he would be contesting not one,…
Malta’s Election: Meet Your Candidates, District by District Imagine walking down Republic Street, Malta’s bustling thoroughfare, on a lazy Sunday afternoon. You pass by the grand Auberge de Castille, now the Office of the Prime Minister, and you can’t help but wonder, “Who will be the next face of our country?” The 2023 Maltese general…
Abbey Road’s Final Bow: Beatles Museum Set to Open in London Imagine this: the last notes of ‘The End’ echoing through the night, as the Fab Four bid farewell to their live audiences on a chilly London evening, 50 years ago. That iconic moment, at the now-legendary Savile Row rooftop gig, is set to be…
Kickstarting the Week: Malta’s Vibrant Scene Awaits! As the sun begins to set over the historic Grandmaster’s Palace in Valletta, casting a warm glow on the ancient stone facade, it’s clear that another week of vibrant life is about to unfold in our beloved Malta and Gozo. From the bustling streets of the capital to…
You’ve probably seen it circulating on your social media feeds – a post claiming that the hantavirus has been detected in Malta. But before you start stockpiling face masks and disinfectant, let’s separate fact from fiction. The Viral Post: A Closer Look The post, written in Maltese, claims that the Health Ministry has confirmed the…
Healthcare Boost: PL’s Election Pledges for Mater Dei and Beyond Picture this: a bustling morning at Mater Dei Hospital, Malta’s primary healthcare hub. Nurses briskly walk the corridors, doctors consult with patients, and the hum of activity is palpable. Now, imagine 150 more beds added to this scene, and three health centres open round the…
Fab Four’s Final Gig Site to House First Beatles Museum Imagine this: The echoes of ‘The End’ still ringing in the air, the Beatles bid their final farewell to live performances on a cold January night in 1969. Little did they know, their last gig at the Savile Row Apple Corps headquarters would one day…
From Nairobi to Malta: A Voting Rights Crusade Imagine this: it’s election day in Malta, and you’re thousands of miles away, sipping coffee in the bustling streets of Nairobi. You’re Maltese, but your vote is as distant as the Mediterranean is from the Indian Ocean. This is the reality for Maltese expats like Joseph Camilleri,…
As the Mediterranean sun begins to set over the historic streets of Valletta, the air is filled with a sense of anticipation. The week ahead promises a vibrant mix of culture, history, and entertainment that only our little islands can offer. So, grab your sunscreen, your sense of adventure, and let’s dive into what’s on…
