Can old-school Malta endure?

Perched on Europe’s southernmost edge, Malta is an object lesson in the folly of lazy essentialism. A Catholic nation where devotees invoke Allah, the islands are home to Europe’s only Semitic language. The former capital, Mdina, derives from the Arabic …

Saving Malta's memory: Joan Abela and the rescue of the Notarial Archives

Could you tell us about your journey into archives and heritage preservation? I am first and foremost a historian, so I initially approached archives and heritage as a researcher. However, I gradually realised that research is only possible if these …

‘Helping save a life is a civic duty’: Malta Resuscitation Council wants CPR in school curriculum

Making cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) a compulsory part of the national curriculum, reinforcing it throughout life and improving public awareness could transform survival rates following cardiac arrest, Malta Resuscitation Council (MRC) chairperson Dr …

From nail salons to TikTok: Malta's underground trade in an unapproved weight-loss jab exposed

There's a new weight-loss craze taking hold in Malta, and it makes Ozempic look slow. Retatrutide, the peptide its own online community has nicknamed the "miracle in a bottle", is faster acting, unlicensed, and increasingly easy to get hold …

Bridging traditions: orchestras, band clubs and Malta's musical future

For me, music has never been merely a subject of cultural interest; it has been an integral part of my life. I completed my musical studies up to diploma level in pianoforte and subsequently spent ten years teaching piano. These experiences allowed me to …

”Gozo is not an extension of Malta”- Gozo Shadow Minister

PN wants answers on 15-year-old Italian detained in Malta

The Nationalist Party has said that the Government must provide answers and clarify the facts surrounding the case of the 15-year-old Italian boy who has reportedly been held in isolation for around 70 days after being arrested on 25 May. The case has now …

Killing of Malta journalist related to gov't corruption investigation, son says in court - report

The murder of Maltese journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia may be related to her investigation of the country's government for suspected corruption, her son, Matthew Caruana Galizia, told a jury as he took the stand in court on Monday.According to a …

Four submissions received for proposed renewable energy link between North Africa and Malta

Interconnect Malta has received four submissions following the closure of the Preliminary Market Consultation concerning the potential generation of renewable electricity in North Africa and its transmission to Malta through a dedicated cable link. The …

Armenia selects Malta-based company to oversee gambling sector

Armenpress The operator responsible for regulatory oversight in Armenia’s gambling sector will be Malta-registered Random Systems International Limited, which also operates in Georgia, following the outcome of a tender. Acting Chairman of the State Revenue …