### Third Edition of ‘Strings for Christmas’: A Celebration of Music and Community in Malta As the festive season approaches, the island of Malta prepares to embrace one of its most cherished musical events: the third edition of ‘Strings for Christmas’. This annual concert, which showcases the talents of local musicians, not only fills the…
### The Nativity as a Liminal Threshold: Exploring Malta’s Cultural Significance As the festive season approaches, the island of Malta transforms into a vibrant tapestry of lights, sounds, and traditions, all centered around the Nativity. This annual celebration is not merely a religious observance but serves as a liminal threshold—a space where the ordinary and…
### Proper Fans Are Now a World Cup Optional Extra: The Malta Perspective As the world gears up for the much-anticipated FIFA World Cup, a curious trend has begun to surface—proper fans are now considered an optional extra. This phenomenon is particularly evident in Malta, where football is not just a sport but a cultural…
### The Divine Birth: A Celebration of Faith and Community in Malta In the heart of Malta, where the sun-kissed shores meet the rich tapestry of culture and history, the celebration of “The Divine Birth” resonates deeply within the local community. This event, also known as the Nativity of the Virgin Mary, is not just…
### Chucky’s Solo Panto Climbs Up a Beanstalk: A Magical Maltese Experience As the festive season approaches, the island of Malta is abuzz with excitement, not just for the holiday spirit but also for the return of a cherished theatrical tradition—pantomime. This year, the spotlight shines brightly on the innovative production of “Chucky’s Solo Panto,”…
### Oasi Cup Run and Fun Walk Attracts Over 280 Participants On a sunny Saturday morning, the picturesque town of Rabat in Malta was buzzing with energy as over 280 enthusiastic runners and walkers gathered for the highly anticipated Oasi Cup Run and Fun Walk. This annual event, organized by the local sports community, has…
In pictures: Malta International Airshow draws to a close after weekend of thunder, pride and pastizzi-fuelled crowds Ħaġar Qim echoed to the sound of afterburners on Sunday evening as the 2024 Malta International Airshow signed off with a final, gravity-defying roll from the Italian Frecce Tricolori, their green-white-red smoke trails drifting out over the same…
**Red Arrows Roar in for the Malta Airshow: A Sky-High Spectacle Uniting Island and Empire** The unmistakable roar of Rolls-Royce engines shattered Malta’s morning calm as the RAF Red Arrows pierced through Mediterranean blue, tracing perfect red, white and blue smoke across our island skies. For three glorious days this October, the Malta International Airshow…
# Renault and Dacia Open Week: When Maltese Streets Become Showrooms Under the Mediterranean Sun The unmistakable scent of new car leather mixed with ħobż biż-żejt from the nearby kiosk as families flocked to the Renault and Dacia Open Week last weekend, transforming Malta’s typically car-clogged streets into an impromptu celebration of automotive culture. From…
**Dramatic Juve Win Ignites Maltese Football Frenzy as Serie A Rivalry Reaches Fever Pitch** The clock struck 90 at the Allianz Stadium, and across Malta, living rooms erupted in unison. Juventus’ Federico Gatti had just thundered home a last-gasp header, snatching a dramatic 3-2 victory over bitter rivals Inter Milan and preserving the Bianconeri’s perfect…
