**‘Public Space Belongs to Everyone’ – Ombudsman Rebukes Obstruction of Pavements in Malta** In a recent statement that resonates deeply within the Maltese community, the Ombudsman has made it clear that public spaces, particularly pavements, must remain accessible for all citizens. This declaration comes in the wake of increasing complaints from pedestrians, especially those with…
**‘Public Space Belongs to Everyone’ – Ombudsman Slams Obstruction of Pavements** In Malta, where the sun-kissed streets are often bustling with life, the issue of pedestrian accessibility has come to the forefront of public discourse. The Ombudsman’s recent remarks about the obstruction of pavements have ignited a conversation about the importance of public spaces and…
**52-Year-Old Lands in Court After Hitting a Man with a Plastic Table: A Disturbing Incident in Malta’s Community** In a rather bizarre turn of events, a 52-year-old man found himself in the courtroom recently after allegedly assaulting another individual with a plastic table. The incident, which occurred in a public area, has sparked conversations about…
**A Public Square Should Be for the People: Malta’s Heartbeat in Stone and Shadow** Nestled in the heart of Valletta, the Republic Street Square, colloquially known as Pjazza San Ġorġ, has always been more than just a stone-laden plaza. It’s a microcosm of Maltese life, a stage where the island’s rich tapestry of history, culture,…
Pietà’s Hidden Gem Re-Opens: Marina Garden Reborn After €1.2 Million Make-Over By Hot Malta Staff Pietà’s waterfront has a new heartbeat. On Saturday morning, the iron gates of Marina Garden—shut since 2019—swung open to reveal a sun-splashed promenade, native salt-resistant planting and a children’s splash-pad that had toddlers shrieking before the ribbon was even cut….
Project Green begins work on new park in Fgura By Hot Malta Staff Fgura’s skyline of honey-coloured blocks and parish-dome glitter is about to get its first real lung. On Monday morning, bulldozers painted in the fresh mint livery of Project Green rolled onto a 4,500-square-metre wedge of disused government land just off Triq il-Fgura…
Ta’ Qali’s picnic lawns have always been more than grass; they’re the Saturday backdrop for nanna’s timpana, the Sunday stage for teen football tournaments, and the first patch of earth many Maltese kids learn to ride a bike on. So when photos started circulating last week showing the once-verdant stretch behind the aviation museum reduced…
Ta’ Qali gravel will enable grass to grow ‘more quickly’ – junior minister By Hot Malta Newsroom The dusty, sun-baked expanse of Ta’ Qali National Park is poised for a green revolution. Junior Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Animal Rights Alicia Bugeja Said told Hot Malta yesterday that a newly-approved layer of graded limestone gravel—sourced…
