Malta’s Green Screen Revolution: How a Simple Color Transformed the Island’s Film Industry
Curiosities: Why green for the greenscreen? Walk past any film set in Malta these days and you’ll spot it – that unmistakable neon green fabric fluttering…
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From Valletta to Gaza: How Malta’s Streets Became a Lifeline for Palestine
Valletta’s Republic Street was a river of black, white, red and green on Saturday afternoon as more than 3,000 Maltese marched from City Gate to…
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From Campus Meme to National Motto: How ‘Let’s Get an A’ Took Over Malta
“Let’s get an A” – the three-word rallying cry that started on a University of Malta WhatsApp group last winter – has mushroomed into a national mood….
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Alex Borg: The Maltese Politician Making Morality Go Viral Ahead of EU Elections
Alex Borg and the politics of moral purpose By Hot Malta Staff Valletta’s Republic Street was still yawning itself awake last Saturday when Alex Borg…
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Malta’s Letters to the Editor Turn 90: The Tiny Island’s Most Powerful Democratic Megaphone
Letters to the editor – September 28, 2025 By Hot Malta Staff Valletta’s Sunday morning hush is usually broken only by church bells and the clatter of…
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Valletta’s Silent Statue Speaks: How Il-Beżżul Bieżel Became Malta’s 2025 Wake-Up Call
Il-Beżżul Bieżel – September 28, 2025: The Day Valletta’s Silent Statue Spoke Valletta woke up on the last Sunday of September to a rumour that travelled…
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Malta’s Genius Mirage: How Rebranding Became the Island’s Hottest Export
Genius? No, it’s just route one rebranded From London to Valletta, the emperor’s new marketing plan is wearing €2,000 sneakers — Valletta’s Republic…
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Halberd’s Heroes: The 1941 Convoy That Fed Malta’s Fighting Spirit
The Night the Harbour Roared: How Operation Halberd Fed Malta’s Fighting Spirit It was just past 21:00 on 27 September 1941 when the blackout curtains of…
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Malta’s Biggest Pro-Choice Rally Yet: Activists Demand End to EU’s Last Total Abortion Ban
Valletta’s Republic Street fell silent for 60 seconds on Saturday afternoon as 500 placard-waving protesters marked the anniversary of Malta’s total…
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Chinese Master Artisans Transform Valletta Palace into Living Heritage Museum
Zhejiang Artisans Bring Heritage to Life in Malta In the heart of Valletta, just steps from the bustling Republic Street, something extraordinary is…
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Malta’s Rainbow Crossings: How Painted Zebra Stripes Sparked a Quiet Revolution
Much more than just a symbolic gesture: How Malta’s rainbow crossings became a catalyst for change Valletta’s bustling Republic Street has witnessed…
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Malta erupts in rainbow revival as Colour My Run doubles turnout and paints capital bright again
Valletta’s historic Triton Fountain was already glowing amber in the early-morning light when the first cloud of neon-orange corn-starch exploded above…
