Quarantine notices no longer being sent in Malta
Here’s an update for you! According to superintendent of public health, Charmaine Gauci, those who test positive for COVID-19 will no longer be receiving a notice regarding their quarantine period
Take me home: January 2022
We’re sad to see you go but to make your departure a little bit sweeter, we’ve compiled a list of all things Maltese, which you should definitely make space in your luggage for
The legends of Gozo
Malta's sister island, Gozo, is steeped in 7,000 years of history, myth and legend and therefore, it's hardly surprising that the island has birthed the odd legend or two along the way. We've focused on two of the most well-known legends: the legend of Dimitri and the legend of Calypso
Omicron variant dominant strain in Malta
According to the health minister Chris Fearne, at least 67% of new COVID-19 cases registered in Malta are caused by the Omicron variant
New year, new quarantine rules
On the off-chance that you have not heard of the brand new quarantine rules, which came into force today, here is a run-through of everything you need to know
Over €1.4 million raised for charity on New Year’s Day
That’s right! €1,409,085 was collected for the Dar tal-Providenza home for the disabled, during a fund-raising telethon that took place on New Year’s Day
A 17th Century cathedral
As we focus on the old capital of Mdina in this issue, we cannot help but feature one of the city's main attractions: St Paul's Cathedral. With its tumultuous history and undeniable links to Paul the Apostle, we think it's worth a feature and a visit
Fortify Meals donation of more than 80 meals
It’s 3rd January and we are back to the office with some good news! On Christmas Eve, Stephen Sammut Nurminen set out to run more than 12 hours, in aid of the homeless. In doing so, he challenged Fortify Meals to donate a meal for every 10 minutes of running covered
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?
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?
Vaccine booster open to everyone over 18 in Malta
The country is ramping up its COVID-19 vaccine booster dose campaign as registration is open to all those aged 18 and over as from today