**The First Christmas Without Them: ‘Our Hearts are Heavy but Full of Gratitude’** As the festive season approaches, many families in Malta are preparing for their first Christmas without beloved members who have passed away. This year, the holiday spirit is intertwined with a deep sense of loss, but also an overwhelming feeling of gratitude…
**Watch: President Opens Up About Husband’s Rapid Cancer Death – A Personal Reflection with National Resonance** In a poignant moment that resonated deeply with the Maltese public, President Robert Abela recently opened up about the rapid and devastating loss of his husband, Dr. Joseph Muscat, to cancer. This revelation not only sheds light on a…
### Grief and Fear as Sydney’s Jewish Community Mourns ‘Bondi Rabbi’: A Perspective from Malta The recent passing of Rabbi Moshe Gutnick, affectionately known as the ‘Bondi Rabbi’, has sent ripples of grief and fear through Sydney’s Jewish community, resonating even as far as Malta. Rabbi Gutnick was a venerated figure in Bondi, known for…
On April 9, 2016, the world was shocked by the news of the EgyptAir Flight MS181 hijacking. The incident, which ended with the tragic loss of lives, including those of a Maltese family, continues to resonate deeply within the Maltese community. Recently, the father of the family, who lost his wife and son in the…
**A Solemn Tribute: Malta’s Leaders Unite in Grief for a Tragic Loss** In a poignant display of solidarity and respect, Malta’s political leaders came together on Thursday to observe a minute’s silence in memory of a baby who tragically passed away. This somber gesture underscored the deep sense of community and empathy that defines the…
**Brothers Fined for Threatening Police and Magistrate in Courtroom Drama Over Sibling’s Death** In a courtroom scene that has sent ripples through Malta’s tight-knit communities, two brothers were fined €1,000 each after unleashing a torrent of threats against police officers and a magistrate during a hearing into their sibling’s untimely death. The incident, which unfolded…
Watch: Mildred’s last selfie of joy before death struck – a Valetta balcony that now breaks hearts island-wide VALLETTA – In the golden hour of last Saturday, 74-year-old Mildred Pace uploaded a selfie to her WhatsApp status that has since become the most-shared image on Maltese social media this year. Smiling against the honey-coloured limestone…
