The Phoenicia Malta: the iconic home of five-star festive gatherings

As the island’s first five-star hotel, The Phoenicia Malta has set the standard for timeless luxury and heartfelt hospitality from the day it opened its doors just outside Valletta several decades ago. Each year, as the grand Christmas tree rises...

The Malta Exchange threat

For over a decade the EU has endeavoured to create the ‘Capital Markets Union’. The Commission has often redefined this fluffy term but progress has remained elusive. Alas, EU capital markets have failed to match the US despite the 2004 Markets In...

Malta Guinness Celebrates Culture and Goodness at the Iriji Festival in Abuja

The Iriji Festival, the Igbo New Yam celebration, is one of Southeast Nigeria’s most treasured cultural traditions, symbolising gratitude, renewal, and community. On October 18, 2025, that same cultural heartbeat found a new rhythm in the nation’s...

‘Homo Melitensis’: art asks what it means to be Maltese

The art exhibition Homo Melitensis: (Still) An Incomplete Inventory in 19 Chapters, currently showing at MUŻA and curated by Bettina Hutschek and Raphael Vella, is a contemporary exploration of Maltese identity across time and generations. It...

Wiwi Wishlist: Kantera is our dream act for Malta at Eurovision 2026

It’s that time of year where we are desperate for our next Eurovision fix. And what better way to cope with those winter blues, than to ponder which artists would be fantastic picks for their countries at Eurovision? Over the next few weeks, we...

WATCH | Paul Abela: ‘The Maltese want to have their cake and eat it’

Chamber of SMEs President Paul Abela does not mince his words when reflecting on the results of a survey among members: “The Maltese want to have their cake and eat it.” He was reacting to the findings that showed businesses stating that the major...

Health research: An emerging strategic priority for Malta

Malta has always recognised that investment in knowledge and research is an investment in our people. In our national Smart Specialisation Strategy (RIS3), health and cancer were identified as priority areas for the country. Today, this vision is...

Homo Melitensis: art that questions what it means to be Maltese

The art exhibition Homo Melitensis: (Still) An Incomplete Inventory in 19 Chapters, currently showing at MUŻA and curated by Bettina Hutschek and Raphael Vella, is a contemporary exploration of Maltese identity across time and generations. It...

The future of IT in Malta: Smart, integrated, and automated

Across Malta, technology leaders are redefining how IT drives value. From financial services to government and gaming, the focus has shifted from troubleshooting to transformation. ManageEngine partners with organizations to modernize their IT...

The Phoenicia Malta receives Michelin Key, wins Europe’s leading hotel title

The Phoenicia Malta has secured two more major international hospitality honours, receiving a Michelin Key and claiming the title of Europe’s Leading Landmark Hotel 2025 from World Travel Awards. The Michelin Key is a distinction that applies the...

‘Is there a single person who benefitted from the EP debate about Malta?’ - Minister

Kevin Schembri Orland Sunday, 26 October 2025, 07:30 Last update: about 9 minutes ago The institution that has to scrutinise the government, but takes the best decisions for the people, is the Maltese Parliament, Home Affairs Minister Byron...

Action at European Parliament for Maltese patients

It is one of the EU's most remarkable achievements that a citizen in Helsinki and one in San Lawrenz, Gozo should enjoy the same rights and standards of care. Yet, when it comes to access to medicines, unfortunately, smaller member states still...

Standing up for Malta – Not against it!

The past week has brought with it a polemic - a week in which, regrettably, we have seen an Opposition channel its energy and resources not towards building our country, but to undermine it. What may have been intended as an attempt to tarnish the...

HMS Illustrious Association holds reunion reception in Malta

The HMS Illustrious Association held a reunion reception at the Verdi Hotel on Wednesday. It brought together association members from across the UK, alongside distinguished guests, including the Deputy High Commissioner for the UK, the mayor of...

From ideas to impact: Malta’s journey as a start-up nation

Over the past decade, the term ‘start-up’ has evolved from a buzzword into a cornerstone of modern economies – fuelling innovation, job creation and global competitiveness. Today, start-ups are no longer seen as side-projects or risky bets. They...

The four-day week: A costly fantasy Malta cannot afford

When last Tuesday Finance Minister Clyde Caruana declared that a four-day working week is "out of the question for now", his words carried both political caution and economic realism. With Budget 2026 to be unveiled tomorrow, Caruana's statement...

Maltese authorities seeking extradition of man known as the Valium Rapist - reports

Maltese authorities are requesting the extradition of Johann Frederick Stellingwerf known as the Valium Rapist. Stellingwerf, who according to Dutch newspaper NL Times has been sentenced to nine years’ imprisonment for the rape of a 32-year-old...

Malta seeks extradition of ‘valium rapist’ handed nine-year Bulgaria sentence

Maltese authorities have requested the extradition of a Dutch man from Bulgaria to face charges of rape and fraud, after he was sentenced to nine years in prison in the country on similar charges. Convicted serial rapist Johan Frederick...

Class B roundup: No. 3 Glasgow runs through No. 2 Malta in season-ending battle

Glasgow quarterback Khye Gamas found some running lanes, and by the end of Friday night the Scotties found themselves North B champions. Led by Gamas, who scored four rushing touchdowns and threw for another score, the third-ranked Scotties...

Malta stands in solidarity with Ukraine, Abela tells European leaders

Prime Minister Robert Abela reaffirmed Malta’s continued solidarity with Ukraine and stressed that any peace initiative, regardless of its origin, must be supported. The PM was speaking at the European Council summit, where European leaders also...