Offering plastic shopping bags becomes illegal
As of 24 February, 2022, the distribution, consumption and sale of plastic bags will no longer be permitted in Malta, with the new rule also applying for single-use plastic and jablo containers
Check out all the Maltese Eurovision contenders
Malta will be selecting its representative for the Eurovision Song Contest 2022, that is set to take place in Turin, Italy in May, on February 19th and we’re excited! Adding to the excitement is the fact that Television Malta (TVM) have released 20-second snippets of all the 22 semi-finalists
Boosted? Maltese vaccine roll-out one of fastest in Europe
Just yesterday, it was announced that Malta has the fourth-highest booster rate among all European Union members
Shark Tank Malta: five judges announced
As you may have heard, Shark Tank is heading to Malta for the first time and we could not be more excited if we tried. To add to the excitement, the entrepreneurs making up the investor panel have all been confirmed and revealed
Valletta Baroque Festival international acts postponed
Amid a rise in COVID-19 cases in Malta as of late, this year’s Valletta Baroque Festival will only include local musicians and artists
Alternative cultural programme for Maltese carnival
Festivals Malta, the national government body dedicated to the nurturing and growth of festivals and cultural events around the Maltese Islands, has announced an ‘alternative cultural programme’ for Carnival
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