In the Shadows of Valletta: The Unseen Side of Public Life Picture this: it’s a warm summer evening in Valletta. Tourists and locals alike are flocking to the capital, drawn by its UNESCO World Heritage Sites and vibrant atmosphere. Yet, as the sun sets and the streetlights flicker on, another side of Malta’s public life…
Unraveling the Mystery: A Maltese Scientist’s Quest to Cure a Rare Childhood ALS Imagine a child, barely old enough to hold a pencil, struggling to write their name. Now imagine that child’s parents, helplessly watching as their little one’s muscles slowly waste away. This is the reality for families affected by Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA),…
Abela’s New M.O.: The ‘People’s Prime Minister’ Pivot In the heart of Valletta, at the bustling Castille Square, a scene unfolds that’s becoming all too familiar. Prime Minister Robert Abela, dressed in a crisp suit, is surrounded by a sea of faces, hands reaching out for a handshake, a selfie, or simply a moment of…
Renewal in the Heart of Malta: A Spiritual Awakening in Valletta’s Baroque Splendour In the heart of Valletta, Malta’s capital city, a unique spiritual journey is unfolding. The Church of the Holy Sacrament, nestled in the bustling Republic Street, is not just a historical landmark but a living testament to the power of renewal and…
Join us in Malta on April 5, 2026 for Il-Beżżul Bieżel, a unique event combining sustainability, culture, and community spirit. Switch off, power up, and c
Fire in Paceville: Residents Rescued from Balconies in Dramatic Overnight Operation As the first light of dawn broke over Malta’s bustling Paceville, residents of a five-storey apartment block awoke to a scene straight out of a Hollywood thriller. A fierce fire had engulfed the building, its orange flames licking the night sky, and smoke billowing…
Midnight Rescue in the Mediterranean: Maltese Air Traffic Controllers Guide US Plane to Safety In the wee hours of Tuesday, as Malta slept under a blanket of stars, a dramatic scene unfolded in the skies above the Mediterranean. A US warplane, on a routine mission, found itself in distress, its crew fighting to keep their…
Gżira’s Night of Vandalism: A Spree of Sprayed Anger As the sun rose over the usually serene Gżira promenade, residents were met with an unexpected sight. The once-pristine seaside walkway was now a canvas of graffiti, a stark reminder of the night’s vandalism spree. The peaceful suburb had been transformed into a sprawling gallery of…
In the heart of Valletta, at the offices of the Maltese Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade Promotion, a flurry of activity was noticeable last week. Diplomats huddled over laptops, their fingers dancing on keyboards as they drafted a statement that would echo around the globe. Malta, the small Mediterranean island nation known for its…
Malta’s LESA Stumped: Man’s Photo Ploy After Car Crash Imagine this: You’re involved in a car crash in the bustling streets of Msida. Instead of producing your driver’s licence, you whip out a photo of someone else’s. This wasn’t a scene from a comedy sketch, but a real-life incident that left Malta’s Licensing Enforcement and…
License to Crash: The Curious Case of the Swapped IDs Picture this: It’s a sunny afternoon in Msida, and you’re cruising down Triq San Pawl when suddenly, thud! You’ve just collided with the car in front of you. No big deal, right? You exchange details, and off you go. But what if, instead of showing…
Unraveling the Sudarium of Oviedo: A Maltese Connection to an Ancient Enigma Imagine, if you will, a small, unassuming town in the heart of Malta. It’s a typical summer’s day, and you find yourself in the cool confines of the St. John’s Co-Cathedral in Valletta. As you marvel at the intricate artistry of the cathedral,…
