Exploring the old capital

Mdina, also known as Medina, Citta Vecchia, Citta Notabile is a fortified city, which served as the island’s capital from antiquity, all the way up to the medieval period. Even today, the city is still confined within its walls and has a population of 300. Let’s get into the history, shall we?

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A timeline of your favourite films shot in Malta

With a 92-year-long history of producing top-tier international film and TV productions, we thought it fitting to compile a list of all your favourite films, which have been filmed on the Maltese Islands, starting from the 1950s and ending with a much more recent production. Which of them have you seen?

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Worth the calories: Christmas treats in Maltese kitchens

Christmas Day, also known to many as the day of feasting and unbuttoning our trousers to be able to feast some more, is almost upon us. Therefore, we thought it fitting to compile a list of all the delicious desserts, sweets and treats that you are bound to find in any Maltese household

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Brand new Valletta eatery to serve scorpions and ants in its dishes

Intrigued? Yes, you read the title correctly and no, there are no typos. Komaki Japanese Tapas & Whiskey Bar, which is set to open in the capital city of Valletta will indeed be serving some dishes that feature our insect (and arachnid) friends: ants and scorpions

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Thousands of gifts donated for the less-fortunate

Countless presents and parcels were placed under the stunning Christmas tree at Castille Square for the initiative Rigali b’Imħabba, which translates to Give a Gift with Love, which aims to provide the less-fortunate children who may not be having the most festive of seasons, with presents

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Malta listed as number one island to retire on

A brand new report from InternationalLiving.com has released a list of 15 picturesque, great value islands around the world, all of which offer people the opportunity to enjoy island-living with lifestyle perks that range from diving to sailing to meals out

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Roald Dahl’s The Twits at the Manoel this Christmas

What merrier way to spend a memorable afternoon or evening than to sit back and enjoy a masterfully staged classic in the grand-yet-cosy ambience of Teatru Manoel, Malta’s gem of a national theatre? While the much-loved panto will not take place this year, audiences are still in for a wild ride coloured by circus slapstick, dance and drama

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