In the narrow, winding streets of Malta, where history is etched into every cobblestone, a modern-day battle is unfolding. Homeowners are fighting back against a growing problem that has become a thorn in their side: cars blocking their garages. This isn’t just about parking; it’s about the very fabric of community life in a country…
### Pre-Knights’ Taverns in Malta’s Micro History: A Glimpse into the Island’s Rich Past Malta’s history is a tapestry woven with the threads of various civilizations that have left their indelible marks on the island. One of the most intriguing aspects of this historical narrative is the story of the pre-Knights’ taverns, which offer a…
Valletta’s Grandmaster’s Palace balcony was still in morning shadow when Prime Minister Robert Abela stepped up to the microphone just after 9 a.m. on Friday, 20 September 2025. Below him, a restless crowd of students still clutching their ħobż biż-żejt breakfast wraps, pensioners fanning themselves with yesterday’s Times of Malta, and tourists who’d wandered over…
ID card renewals outsourced to local councils to ‘ease the process’ Valletta – In a move that will bring government bureaucracy to village squares and parish steps, Home Affairs Minister Byron Camilleri has announced that national ID card renewals will soon be handled directly by local councils. The pilot project, launching next month across ten…
