As the sun set over Malta, casting a warm glow on the historic streets, a group of determined activists gathered once again, undeterred by the brisk wind and the occasional jeers from passersby. This was to be their third consecutive night of protest, a testament to their unwavering commitment to their cause. In a country…
**Watch: Police Add More Barricades as Activists Camp Outside Parliament** In a scene reminiscent of the vibrant political movements that have periodically swept through Valletta, police officers were seen erecting additional barricades around the Maltese Parliament building this week. The move comes as a response to a growing number of activists who have set up…
**Young Activist Bags Prestigious Premju Soċjetà Ġusta for Trailblazing Work in Disability Sector** In a heartening celebration of social justice and community impact, a young Maltese activist has been awarded the esteemed Premju Soċjetà Ġusta. This prestigious accolade, which honours individuals making a significant difference in society, has found its latest recipient in the form…
**Labour Party Annual Conference Opens Today: A Catalyst for Change and Community Engagement in Malta** Today marks the opening of the Labour Party’s annual conference, a pivotal event in Malta’s political calendar that draws significant attention from both the party faithful and the wider community. The conference is not just a political gathering; it is…
**Letters to the Editor – October 7, 2025: A Glimpse into Malta’s Vibrant Civic Voice** In a world where digital communication often overshadows traditional methods, the Letters to the Editor section remains a timeless treasure trove of community engagement and civic discourse. On October 7, 2025, the Malta Times published a collection of letters that…
**Title:** Maltese Pensioner’s Disturbing Claim in Murder Case Shakes Community Beliefs **Article:** In a case that has sent shockwaves through the Maltese community, a pensioner accused of murder has made a harrowing statement, claiming that the victim took so much money from him that he “couldn’t buy tea.” The case has not only raised legal…
**PN MP Demands Dedicated Shelters for Homeless Drug Addicts: “We Can’t Keep Pretending the Problem Doesn’t Exist”** A Nationalist MP has shattered Parliament’s usual decorum with a blunt wake-up call: Malta’s growing army of homeless drug users is sleeping in doorways, overdosing in public toilets and being “treated like stray cats” because the island offers…
**Momentum calls for reflection on the meaning of independence** As Malta marks another Independence Day, the activist group Momentum is urging the nation to look beyond the fireworks and fanfare to examine what freedom truly means for the islands today. Their call comes at a time when many Maltese are questioning whether the promises of…
Court questions constitutionality of €6.7m fines in cigarette theft case A Valletta courtroom became the stage for a constitutional drama this week as defence lawyers argued that €6.7 million in collective fines slapped on seven warehouse workers accused of pilfering cigarettes verged on “cruel and unusual punishment” by Maltese standards. The figure—roughly equivalent to the…
# Christian spirituality: Challenging corporate hypocrisy in Malta On any given Sunday, the pews of Malta’s baroque churches fill with worshippers who, just 24 hours earlier, may have been closing sweetheart deals that push rents beyond the reach of ordinary families. The contradiction is not lost on the island’s younger clergy. “We bless boats named…
Valletta’s courthouse felt more like a packed bus terminus yesterday morning when 15 homeless men and women—some clutching plastic bags of belongings, others barefoot—were herded before Magistrate Joseph Mifsud in a single, chaotic sitting that lasted just 42 minutes. All faced the same charge: “voluntary homelessness” under a dusty 2017 city-bylaw that criminalises sleeping rough…
Giving a Voice to the Voiceless: How Malta’s Quiet Ones Are Finally Being Heard By Luke Briffa On a Wednesday evening in Birkirkara, the parish hall is bathed in golden light and the aroma of imqaret. Folding chairs scrape against the tiles as a hush falls over the room. Carmela, 72, steps up to the…
