In the heart of Malta’s vibrant cultural scene, an intriguing exhibition titled “Homo Melitensis” has been capturing the imagination of locals and visitors alike. This unique art exhibit is not just a display of creativity; it is a profound exploration of what it means to be Maltese in the modern world. Through a blend of…
**Meet Inspector Zammit and His Creator, AJ Aberford: A Tale of Malta Through Stories** In the heart of Malta, where history weaves through every cobblestone street and ancient walls whisper tales of yore, a new voice has emerged to capture the island’s essence through the pages of a novel. AJ Aberford, a local author with…
**Trailer Released for Maltese Film ‘Island of Oblivion’: A Glimpse into Malta’s Cinematic Future** Malta’s burgeoning film industry has once again captured the nation’s attention with the release of the trailer for ‘Island of Oblivion,’ a locally-produced film that promises to take viewers on an unforgettable journey. The trailer, which debuted on social media platforms…
**From the Gospel: A cross-shaped paradox** Sunday morning in Żejtun, and the church bells are ringing in that particular Maltese cadence—half celebration, half lament. Inside the basilica, Fr. Rene’ is threading his homily through the one story that still stops parishioners mid-bite on their post-Mass ftira: the crucifixion as divine victory. “A paradox,” he calls…
**Dreams from Malta: Four Visual Narratives Capture Island Life Through Local Eyes** In a dimly lit Valletta studio, four Maltese photographers are transforming personal visions into collective memory. Their exhibition “Dreams from Malta,” opening this Friday at Spazju Kreattiv, offers more than aesthetic pleasure—it’s a mirror held up to contemporary Maltese identity, reflecting both aspirations…
Malta’s low birth rate risks ‘ethnic extinction’, Archbishop warns By Hot Malta Newsroom Archbishop Charles Scicluna set the island talking this week after he warned that Malta’s plunging birth rate could lead to “ethnic extinction”. Speaking during Sunday’s homily at St John’s Co-Cathedral in Valletta, the Archbishop told a packed baroque nave that the country…
FREE MAGAZINE WITH ‘THE SUNDAY TIMES’: THE MALTESE WEEKEND RITUAL THAT BINDS A NATION Every Sunday at dawn, the familiar thud of the newspaper bundle hits the doorstep from Żurrieq to St Julian’s, heralding more than just the week’s headlines. Nestled inside The Sunday Times of Malta is the island’s best-loved free magazine – a…
They Can’t Shut Us All Up: How Malta’s Small Island Roars Louder Than Ever By a Hot Malta Correspondent Walk down Strait Street on any given Friday night and you’ll hear it: the rising chorus of Maltese voices spilling out of bars, band clubs and balconies, arguing, laughing, singing. It might sound like ordinary weekend…
Letters to the editor – September 6, 2025 By Rebecca Zammit, Hot Malta The Saturday edition of Times of Malta lands on doorsteps a little later these days—post-coffee, post-kannoli, post-swim—but the letters page is still the first thing many Maltese turn to. By 09:30 the paper is spread across café tables from Valletta’s Strait Street…
