**Momentum Raises Conflict of Interest Concerns in Fortina Committee Vote** In the heart of Malta’s vibrant community life, the recent events surrounding the Fortina committee vote have stirred up a whirlwind of controversy. The Fortina committee, tasked with overseeing the development and preservation of one of Malta’s most iconic landmarks, has been the epicenter of…
**Frida Kahlo’s Family Legacy: A New Museum Sheds Light on the Iconic Artist’s Roots** In the heart of Mexico City, a new museum dedicated to the life and legacy of Frida Kahlo has opened its doors, offering an intimate glimpse into the artist’s family life. This cultural gem, which delves deep into the personal and…
### Watch: The Retired Policeman Guarding Malta’s Birds of Prey In the quiet solitude of Malta’s countryside, a figure clad in khaki stands vigilant, eyes scanning the skies for any sign of movement. This is not a scene from a movie but the daily reality of John Camilleri, a retired policeman who has dedicated his…
**Letters to the Editor – October 7, 2025: A Glimpse into Malta’s Vibrant Civic Voice** In a world where digital communication often overshadows traditional methods, the Letters to the Editor section remains a timeless treasure trove of community engagement and civic discourse. On October 7, 2025, the Malta Times published a collection of letters that…
**Akkwarellisti/Brushes to Hold Annual Exhibition in Valletta: A Celebration of Malta’s Artistic Spirit** Valletta, the heart of Malta’s cultural and historical heritage, is set to be adorned once again with the vibrant strokes of the Akkwarellisti/Brushes group as they prepare to hold their annual exhibition. This event is more than just an art showcase; it…
Watch: Heaviest piece of Msida flyover is installed By Hot Malta staff A hush fell over the Msida yacht marina at 05:47 this morning as the last slab of caramel-coloured concrete—78 metres long, 4.2 metres high and weighing more than a Boeing 747—inched into place like a giant Lego brick. By 06:12 the deed was…
Junior minister slams ‘unacceptable’ oil dumping into public reservoir By Hot Malta staff | Tuesday, 11 June 2025 | 5 min read A junior minister has branded the overnight dumping of used engine oil into Wied il-Luq reservoir “an attack on every Maltese family’s Sunday lunch,” as anger spreads across villages that rely on the…
German Maestro Christoph von Dohnányi Dies at 95: The Conductor Who Once Whispered to Malta’s Waves By [Author Name], Hot Malta Culture Desk Valletta’s limestone balconies stood a shade quieter on Wednesday as news reached the island that Christoph von Dohnányi—the German conductor whose baton once teased a Mediterranean breeze during Malta’s 2005 Valletta International…
Paschalino Cefai and Mario Mifsud, two names that have dominated Maltese headlines for weeks, stepped out of the shadows of Valletta’s law courts yesterday and into an unexpected embrace that left onlookers whispering like extras on a film set. Moments earlier, both men had formally withdrawn their respective charges—Cefai’s accusation of assault and Mifsud’s counter-claim…
