**Malta’s Secondary Students to Have Free Period Products at School by Year’s End** In a groundbreaking move that has been met with widespread acclaim, the Maltese government has announced that secondary schools across the island will provide free period products to students by the end of this year. This initiative is not just a step…
**Diane Keaton: Pioneering Complex Femininity on Screen and Inspiring Maltese Women** Diane Keaton, the multi-talented actress, director, and producer, has left an indelible mark on the global film industry with her trailblazing performances that have redefined the portrayal of complex femininity on screen. From her iconic roles in “Annie Hall” and “The Godfather” to her…
In a landmark decision that signals a shift towards modernity and gender equality, Malta has officially axed an outdated law that imposed restrictions on the “moral behaviour of females.” This archaic legislation, which had been on the books for decades, has long been criticized for its sexist undertones and infringement on personal freedoms. The move…
PN MP hits back at sexist, family-targeted online abuse In a world where social media has become an integral part of our daily lives, it’s hard to ignore the dark side of its influence. The recent incident involving a PN (Nationalist Party) Member of Parliament (MP) has brought Malta’s online community face-to-face with the reality…
**The GWU Looks to the Future: A Vision for Malta’s Workers** The General Workers Union (GWU) has long been a cornerstone of Malta’s labor movement, advocating for the rights and welfare of workers across various sectors. As the organization charts its course for the future, it brings with it a promise of continued advocacy and…
In a surprising turn of events, the Labour Women’s Group has hinted at a potential rift with Labour MP Ian Borg over his controversial nomination of former US President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize. This development has sent shockwaves through Malta’s political sphere, sparking intense debate and highlighting the complexities of political alliances…
**Justin Haber Found Guilty of Sexually Harassing a Teenage Girl, Avoids Prison: A Maltese Perspective** In a landmark case that has sent shockwaves through the Maltese community, Justin Haber, a well-known local figure, has been found guilty of sexually harassing a teenage girl. The verdict, however, has sparked significant controversy as Haber managed to avoid…
**Women’s lobby says Malta Chamber is out of touch on family leave debate** A leading women’s rights coalition has accused Malta’s most powerful business lobby of “living in the 1990s” after the Chamber of Commerce argued that longer, better-paid parental leave would “strangle” small enterprises. The clash, which erupted during parliamentary committee hearings on a…
BREAKING TRADITION: St Edward’s & De La Salle Open Doors to GIRLS for the First Time Ever By Hot Malta Staff Cottonera’s historic bastions echoed with a new kind of playground chatter this morning as St Edward’s College and De La Salle College—two bastions of Maltese single-sex education since the 19th century—welcomed their first-ever co-educational…
Magistrate’s “Why Didn’t You Leave?” Sparks National Outcry Lobby groups demand compulsory domestic-violence training for every judge and magistrate on the island Valletta – A single courtroom question—“But why didn’t you just leave him?”—has detonated a national debate on how Malta’s judiciary handles domestic-violence survivors. The remark, uttered last week by a magistrate during bail…
# St Aloysius College Breaks 118-Year Tradition: Girls Welcome in 2025 Birkirkara’s iconic Jesuit college will open its doors to female students for the first time since 1907, marking a seismic shift in Malta’s educational landscape that has left alumni both celebrating and questioning the end of an era. The announcement, made by the school’s…
Feast of St Matthew, Pope’s Climate Plea and a New Nadur Band: How Sunday’s Religious Buzz is Re-wiring Malta Sliema’s 6 a.m. fishermen swear the sea was glass-calm on 21 September 2025, the kind of stillness locals call “ħarsa ta’ qaddis” – a saint’s own gaze. By 7 a.m. the same harbour was humming with…
