In the heart of Malta, where history and modernity intertwine, there’s a phrase that often echoes through the corridors of justice and public discourse: “If I might make so bold, your honour.” This seemingly quaint expression holds a deeper significance in the Maltese context, reflecting the island’s rich legal traditions, cultural nuances, and community values….
In a society as tightly-knit and historically rich as Malta’s, compliance often feels like a cultural norm. From following traffic rules in Valletta’s narrow streets to respecting the elderly’s wisdom in our tight-knit villages, Maltese people generally exhibit a strong sense of community and adherence to social norms. However, this compliance isn’t always a given….
### Żepp – October 12, 2025: A Day of Celebration and Reflection for Malta October 12, 2025, marks a significant day on the Maltese calendar with the celebration of Żepp, a unique cultural event that has deep roots in the island’s history. This day is not just a celebration but a moment of reflection on…
— **Title:** “Watch: ‘Shameful’ – Falcon Shot Down Mid-Show in Front of Tourists, Owner: A Stain on Malta’s Heritage” **Categories:** Local News, Culture **Tags:** National (Malta affairs), Conservation, Tourism, Tradition, Heritage **Image Description:** A dramatic scene depicting a falcon in mid-flight, capturing the essence of Malta’s falconry heritage. The background features a traditional Maltese landscape…
**Who Let the Chickens Out? Exact Cause is Unclear but…** In a small, close-knit community on the outskirts of Valletta, a peculiar incident has left residents both amused and bewildered. A flock of chickens managed to escape their coop and took a leisurely stroll through the streets of the village, causing quite a stir among…
In a heartwarming display of community spirit and cultural tradition, the quaint town of Rabat on the island of Gozo recently hosted a unique event that has garnered attention from across the archipelago. The Blessing of Pets at Gozo Rabat Primary School brought together locals and their beloved animal companions in a celebration that highlights…
The human connection in an AI-driven world: How Malta is keeping hearts wired while algorithms rise Valletta’s Republic Street at 7:30 a.m. still smells of kafe u ħobż biż-żejt, but if you glance at the outdoor tables, you’ll spot as many phone screens as faces. A new generation of Maltese baristas are pulling shots while…
**Island Pulse: How September 27, 2025 Became the Day Malta Stood Still for 33 Minutes** The church bells of Mdina were still echoing across the silent Grand Harbour at 11:33 a.m. when Prime Minister Roberta Abela’s voice crackled from every radio, every phone, every pastizzi-shop television. For 33 deliberate minutes—one for each village of the…
Village brass bands strike up a triumphant march at 7:30 a.m., fireworks crackle over Gozo’s earliest light, and the scent of freshly baked qagħaq tal-ħmira drifts through Xagħra’s narrow alleys. In an instant, the island’s second-largest village wakes up to its most cherished day: the feast of Jesus the Nazarene, a celebration that blends Mediterranean…
Watch: Eyes down, spirits high as thousands flock to tombola night By our staff reporter Valletta’s Republic Street echoed with the percussive clatter of thousands of plastic counters on cardboard last Saturday night as Malta’s biggest street tombola drew an estimated 12,000 players—grandmothers clutching rosaries, teenagers Face-timing their numbers, and tourists who thought they’d wandered…
Now you see it, now you don’t – the phrase that once belonged to circus magicians has become the unofficial soundtrack to Maltese life in 2024. One week a 17th-century townhouse in Sliema stands proud, its green wooden balcony catching the last rays of a Mediterranean sunset; the next, it’s a cloud of dust and…
Carmel Micallef’s name does not ring out from billboards or political podiums, yet walk into any village fête from Żejtun to Żurrieq this summer and you will feel his quiet choreography at work: the brass band hitting a crescendo exactly as the statue of the patron saint emerges from the church door, the boy with…
