Local Man Admits to Stalking Ex-Partner: “I Was Scared, Paranoid” In a chilling turn of events, a 35-year-old man from Birkirkara has admitted to stalking and harassing his former partner, a local woman, over a period of several months. The man, who has been identified as Joseph M., appeared in court this week, confessing to…
Graduates Eye 15% Tax Rate as Election Approaches As the sun sets over Valletta, casting a warm glow on the historic buildings, a significant shift is brewing in Malta’s political scene. The Momentum party is making headlines with its proposed 15% income tax for recent graduates. This initiative aims to attract young professionals back to…
Fresh Faces and New Policies: The Road Ahead for Malta As students toss their caps in the air this graduation season, many are pondering what comes next. In a move aimed at keeping young talent in Malta, the government has proposed a flat 15% tax rate for graduates. This initiative, along with plans for stricter…
Silent Streets of Marsalforn Echo with Whispers of a 2022 Murder Trial The usually bustling streets of Marsalforn, Gozo’s popular seaside resort, have taken on an eerie quietude. The reason? A trial that has the tight-knit community. A man stands accused of a brutal murder that took place here in the summer of 2022. On…
ID Card Controversy: Son of Mafia Boss Gets Maltese ID Before Arrest Warrant Imagine this: a man, son of a notorious mafia boss, walks into the Public Registry in Floriana, Malta’s administrative heart. He leaves with a shiny new Maltese ID card, just hours before Interpol issues an arrest warrant for him. This isn’t a…
Marsalforn Murder Trial: The Man, The Crime, The Community In the heart of Gozo, the peaceful village of Marsalforn is no stranger to the gentle hum of daily life. But on that fateful night in July 2022, the tranquility was shattered. A man lay lifeless on the pavement of Triq l-Għawdex, and a community was…
Burlò: A New Dawn for Malta’s Street Art Scene? Imagine, if you will, Republic Street on a crisp April morning, not the usual bustling thoroughfare, but a canvas. A canvas waiting for the brushstrokes of creativity that would transform it into something extraordinary. This was the scene on April 13, 2026, the dawn of Burlò,…
Malta’s Hungarian Connection: Record Voter Turnout in Crucial Election As the sun set over the Grandmaster’s Palace in Valletta, the Maltese community in Budapest was abuzz with anticipation. Today, Sunday, April 3rd, was not just another day in the Hungarian capital. It was election day, and the vote was closer to home than one might…
Underwater Time Capsule: A Pre-WW1 Bomb Discovered at Għar Lapsi Imagine this: you’re floating in the crystal-clear waters of Għar Lapsi, the sun warming your back, when suddenly, you spot something unusual glinting on the seabed. That’s exactly what happened to a local diver last week, who stumbled upon a historic artifact that has since…
Class Contrasts in Brocktorff’s Fair Square: A Tale of Two Maltas As the sun dips below the horizon, casting a warm glow over Valletta’s Grand Harbour, the contrast between the gleaming new development of Tigne Point and the historic yet neglected Brocktorff’s fair square couldn’t be starker. While one symbolizes Malta’s modern, affluent face, the…
Pharmacies Open Today: April 12, 2026 – A Malta Guide Pharmacies Open Today: April 12, 2026 – A Malta Guide As you step out onto the sun-kissed streets of Malta today, April 12, 2026, you might find yourself in need of some essential medication or healthcare supplies. But with the weekend upon us, you might…
Easter Echoes of War: Russia, Ukraine Trade Prisoners as Malta Welcomes Refugees In the heart of Valletta, Malta’s capital, the sun casts a warm glow on the Grandmaster’s Palace, a stark contrast to the chill of geopolitical tensions thousands of miles away. Yet, the echoes of war in Ukraine reach this Mediterranean island, not just…
