## Naħliflek: The Shocking Story of Artemisia Gentileschi on Stage – A Cultural Sensation in Malta The world of art is often a canvas for the untold stories of those who created masterpieces despite overwhelming adversity. Artemisia Gentileschi, a 17th-century Italian painter, is one such figure whose life story has captivated audiences for centuries. Now,…
**We Are Slaves of the Law: How Malta’s Legal Web Captures Everyday Life** The phrase “we are slaves of the law” rings louder in Malta than almost anywhere else in Europe. On an island barely 27 km long, the law is not an abstract statue in a distant capital—it is the neighbour who reports your…
**Trump Praises Charlie Kirk at Memorial Service as Widow Forgives Alleged Killer: A Maltese Reflection on Forgiveness and Political Theatre** In a moment that captured both the gravity of American political violence and the profound power of forgiveness, former US President Donald Trump delivered a stirring tribute to conservative activist Charlie Kirk during a memorial…
**Malta’s Nation League Hopes: A Small Island, One Big Dream** *By Hot Malta Newsroom* The rain that lashed Ta’ Qali on Tuesday night had barely dried when the first flags appeared on balconies in Birkirkara. By Wednesday morning, the kiosk outside the Ħamrun scouts’ club had sold out of red T-shirts in every size but…
**Malta should prepare to boycott Eurovision over Israeli participation – Zahra** Malta’s Eurovision dream could be headed for an abrupt wake-up call. Independent candidate Mina Jack Zahra has urged the island to “seriously consider” boycotting next year’s song contest if Israel is allowed to compete while its military offensive in Gaza continues. The call, made…
**Has Your Clothing Been Produced Ethically? Malta’s Fashion Revolution Starts in Your Wardrobe** That €5 t-shirt hanging in your Sliema closet might seem like a bargain, but the real cost could be measured in someone else’s suffering. As Malta’s fashion-conscious consumers increasingly question where their clothes come from, a quiet revolution is unfolding across the…
**A Drop of Relief: Malta’s Rainfall Shows Modest Recovery, But Farmers and Families Still Counting Every Cloud** The skies above Malta have been stingy, but not quite as cruel as last year. According to fresh data from the Meteorological Office, the islands received 486 mm of rain over the past 12 months—about 14 % below…
From the rattling yellow buses of the 1970s to the silent glide of today’s e-kick scooters, Malta’s streets have always told the story of who we are. Now, as the island races to cut emissions by 2030, a new chapter is unfolding—one that blends old habits with bold tech and a stubborn Maltese refusal to…
“Ħelow? Ħelow? Mela, qed tismeni?” The only reply is the hollow buzz of an unanswered call. Across Malta, from the narrow limestone alleys of Valletta to the sea-sprayed balconies of Marsaxlokk, parents are discovering the same phenomenon: their teenagers have simply stopped picking up the phone. It’s 19:35 on a humid June evening and Marisa…
**Police and Priests Are Human Too: Malta’s Unrealistic Expectations of Its Authority Figures** In a nation where the parish priest still commands front-row respect at village festas and where a police constable’s whistle can clear a street faster than any traffic light, Maltese society clings to an old, unspoken contract: authority figures are supposed to…
Letters to the Editor – September 5, 2025 Hot Malta readers have once again filled our inbox with the raw, unfiltered pulse of the islands. From the scent of ħobż biż-żejt cooling on a Sliema balcony to the roar of motorbikes zipping through Valletta’s silent streets at 3 a.m., these letters capture a Malta in…
# PM distances himself from Jason Micallef threat to podcaster amid backlash Prime Minister Robert Abela has broken his silence over a weekend firestorm sparked by Labour Party grandee Jason Micallef, publicly distancing himself from the former Valletta 2018 CEO after Micallef warned a popular Maltese podcaster to “be careful what he wishes for.” The…
