Europe’s Stone Age Hunters Crossed Open Sea to Malta Thousands of Years Before Sails Were Invented

Hunter-gatherers were crossing at least 100km of open water to reach the Mediterranean island of Malta 8,500 years ago. © Daniel Clarke/ MPI-GEA The ability to cross oceans has long been a marker of human endeavour, but when did the seas change from …

Ukrainian community marks Independence Day with solidarity walk in Malta

Members of Malta's Ukrainian community were joined by Maltese supporters, diplomats and representatives of the international community for a solidarity walk marking the 35th anniversary of Ukraine's restored independence, the Foundation for the …

Malta’s electricity demand staying near peak levels for longer, Enemalta says

Electricity demand in Malta has remained consistently high at between 680MW and 700MW over the past month, with consumption now staying close to peak levels for longer periods of the day than in previous summers, Enemalta said in a statement on Tuesday …

Noa Ng selected for prestigious Fonteyn International Ballet Competition…a historic first for Malta

Maltese dancer Noa Ng has made history as the first Maltese candidate ever selected to participate in the prestigious Fonteyn International Ballet Competition in London - one of the world's most respected and demanding platforms for emerging ballet …

Gozo at working pace: Malta’s low-key answer to remote life

From quiet villages and coastal walks to reliable digital infrastructure and a growing nomad community, Gozo offers remote professionals the chance to work at a different pace. Residency Malta explores why the island is becoming an appealing base for those …

Two Romanian men plead guilty to string of thefts across Malta

Two Romanian men have pleaded guilty to a string of thefts carried out across several localities in Malta over a six-day period in August. Razvan Aurel Stefan, 44, and Niculae Vasile, 56, were arraigned before the Court of Magistrates on Monday, where they …

When faith leaves a trace on the wall: Malta’s ex-votos 

Copy linkArchive article Ex votos are humble yet powerful tokens, found in sanctuaries and churches, testifying to miracles, protection, and transformation, each one a story of faith fulfilled. An ex voto, put simply, is a votive offering to God or a saint …

Malta Ground Forest Firefighting contingent assist in major wildfire in Portugal

Fr Raymond Bonnici concludes 34-year service with Malta Police Force

Fr Raymond Bonnici has concluded his 34-year service with the Malta Police Force, marking his retirement after reaching the age of 65, the police said in a statement. Bonnici, who has served as the Police Force’s chaplain, celebrated his final Mass in the …

Fitch: Malta’s booming economy overshadowed by decade-long governance decline

Malta’s economy has almost doubled in size over the past decade, but the country has simultaneously suffered a “significant deterioration” in governance indicators, according to international credit rating agency Fitch. In its latest assessment of Malta, …