Tourist's Critical Fall in Mellieħa Sparks Urgent Family Fundraiser and Safety Questions
21-year-old Zak McGowan critically injured after three-storey fall in Mellieħa on May 24. Family fundraiser tops £10,400 as investigation continues.
Tracking tourism for Malta — coverage from the newsroom in Valletta.
21-year-old Zak McGowan critically injured after three-storey fall in Mellieħa on May 24. Family fundraiser tops £10,400 as investigation continues.
Malta's tourism sector funds 6 electric police cars for tourist zones. First time hotel eco-taxes directly support law enforcement and cut emissions.
Żabbar Sanctuary Museum opens 9 AM-4 PM on May 24 with free entry and hourly tours. See Malta's 1813 plague hearse, 1975 Vulcan crash debris, and 400-year maritime ex-votos.
Experience six historic Valletta sites including Fort St Elmo at night for €6. Book now for June 6 candlelit tours of UNESCO heritage—past editions sold out.
Discover 400 marble tombstones at St John's Co-Cathedral in Valletta. Free lectures decode Baroque symbolism, medieval history & Malta's cultural heritage.
Festgħana 2026 celebrates Malta's UNESCO-listed għana folk music May 21-24. Free performances, workshops & cultural events at Floriana and Żejtun.
Malta's €30M restaurant fund sparks resident revolt over noise, parking loss, and enforcement gaps. Communities demand reform before expansion subsidies. How this affects your neighborhood.
Mighty Hoopla Malta festival cancelled after airlines warn of 30% fare hikes and reduced flights. How rising jet fuel costs could impact Malta's summer tourism.
Amélie Musical's Malta premiere runs May 8-17, 2026 at Teatru Manoel. Experience this beloved French film adapted as a stage production with live actor-musicians.