Culture · TourismSacred Art Returns to Gozo: Private Patrons Fund Replica Altarpiece for Historic Chapel
Private patrons fund replica altarpiece for Gozo's 400-year-old St Joseph Chapel. March 19 mass followed by rare Palazzo Cagliares tour.
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Culture · TourismScorpions Bring Five Decades of Rock to Malta This June
Legendary rock band Scorpions performs at Malta's MFCC on June 16. Tickets €75-€120. Discover why this concert matters for Malta's music scene.
Culture · TourismGozo's Opera Festival Defies the Odds: How a Small Island Competes With Europe's Biggest Venues
Discover how Gaulitana turned Gozo into a world-class opera destination. EFFE-certified festival with free events. Il Trovatore headlines 2026 edition.
Tourism · EconomyMalta's Tourism Boom Reshapes Year-Round Jobs and Local Life
Malta welcomes 4M visitors in 2025 with Q4 surge. What the 14.3% jump means for resident jobs, housing costs, and local services on the islands.
Tourism · HealthDelimara Swimmer Rescued as Questions About Off-Season Lifeguard Coverage Persist
A swimmer rescued at Delimara raises questions about Malta's seasonal lifeguard coverage. What residents need to know about coastal safety and swimming precautions.
Culture · TourismAnthony Lucian Cauchi's Romantic Seascapes on Show at Palazzo Ferreria Through March 2026
Renowned Maltese artist Anthony Lucian Cauchi's romantic seascapes and ceramics fill Palazzo Ferreria, Valletta through March 2026. Don't miss this major exhibition.
Culture · TourismMalta's Taxidermy Competition Goes International: Fifth Edition Welcomes European Participants as Craft Faces Generational Crisis
Malta hosts its first international taxidermy competition with 80 European participants. Learn why this heritage craft struggles to attract youth despite ethical revival.
National News · Tourism13-Year-Old Tourist Dies at Ċirkewwa: Parents Thank PM as Malta's Coastal Warning Systems Face Questions
After 13-year-old Oliwia Wojnowska died at Ċirkewwa, her parents thanked Malta's PM—but questions remain about coastal warnings and beach safety standards.
National News · TourismSt Julian's Assault Case Shows How Malta Balances Justice and Rehabilitation
Understand Malta's suspended sentence system and how it protects residents. Learn about the St Julian's case, restraining orders, and safety in Paceville.