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Joseph Calleja to serve as the ambassador for Hospice Malta
Joseph Calleja will serve as Hospice Malta’s honorary ambassador on a voluntary basis, the organisation announced at its annual fundraising dinner at the Westin Dragonara Resort. Hospice Malta...
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Alvarez sees off Golovkin to retain undisputed super-middleweight crown
Saul “Canelo” Alvarez retained his undisputed super-middleweight world title on Saturday, seeing off Gennady Golovkin to complete their epic fight trilogy in Las Vegas. Mexico’s Alvarez was in charge...
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Geragogy: learning in old age
Way back in the 1990s, when I first studied gerontology and geriatrics, the field in Malta was still in its infancy. Back then, the Institute of Gerontology, established in 1989, welcomed applicants...
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John Boyne is the international guest of the 2022 Malta Book Festival
John Boyne, the bestselling author of The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas (David Fickling Books), will be the headlining international guest of the 2022 Malta Book Festival. Boyne’s presence at the 2022...
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'I belong here': New US citizens take oath on Ellis Island
Tears flowed and flags waved as 200 New Yorkers became US citizens Saturday during a special naturalization ceremony at the city's famed Ellis Island, which once welcomed thousands of immigrants...
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Dutch star Van Dijk defends world time-trial crown
Dutch ace Ellen van Dijk successfully defended her time-trial crown at cycling’s road world championships on Sunday for her third career title, outpacing Australia’s Grace Brown and European champion...
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Myth Debunked: Science is just for kids
Children are curious and love to ask why! Hence, science is for kids. While lots of curiosity is found in children, adults are also creative, questioning individuals that love to learn. Take the boon...
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More than pretty pictures
“Beauty is the moment when time vanishes. Beauty is the space where eternity arises.” ‒ Amit Ray Island life has its limitations; existing on a miniscule island, overpopulated, overdeveloped and over...
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Remembering the Queen: ‘We have lost our shining example of duty’
The death of Queen Elizabeth II also represents the loss of a champion of worthy causes and a figurehead of exemplary duty in public life, Maltese people who met her say. Historian Simon Cusens The...
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Research needs to take root in our society
Research is often seen as a luxury in the Maltese Islands. Road infrastructure, cost of living adjustments, investing in our educational system, upgrading healthcare, are all seen as much more...
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EU wants to suspend Hungary financing as it awaits reforms
The European Union's executive arm on Sunday proposed suspending €7.5 billion in Hungary financing as it awaits promised anti-corruption reforms from Budapest. The European Union and Hungary have been...
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‘Paradoxes’, an autobiography that follows art and life
A retrospective always involves a faithful representation of the artist in all the stages of development. As expressed in his current exhibition’s mission statement, DAMIAN EBEJER’s choice of title...
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Three ‘windows upon eternity’ one can look through again
The Archbishop’s Curia, formerly known as the Casa della Madonna di Manresa, was originally built by the Jesuits as a retreat house for the undertaking of the Ignatian Exercises. The Jesuits employed...
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Meet the Maltese journalist uncovering the women behind Mexico's drug world
As a journalist focusing on organised crime in Mexico, Deborah Bonello noticed that the story was being told through a biased lens. Women were often depicted as victims or, when mentioned in the...
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Comeback win for Zach Muscat’s SC Farense to move second
Zach Muscat’s Portuguese side SC Farense cancelled a one-goal deficit to beat UD Vilafranquense 2-1 and join the latter into second place on 15 points. Both teams now trail leaders Moreirense with...
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Mid-Autumn Festival celebrated at China Cultural Centre in Malta
Last Tuesday, September 13, an event titled ‘A Moon Moment at the China Cultural Centre in Malta’ was celebrated. The event − the first one hosted at the Valletta venue since the beginning of the...
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In-form Udinese beat Inter to move top
Udinese became provisional leaders of Serie A on Sunday after beating Inter Milan 2-1 to claim their fifth win in a row. Andrea Sottil’s surprise package continued their impressive start to the season...
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Maria Farrugia denied brilliant goal as Durham Women beat Blackburn Rovers
Maria Farrugia was denied a superb goal as her Durham Women side cruised to their first victory in the Barclays Women’s Championship. Farrugia was a in a rich form as she had three efforts on goal...
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Arsenal beat Brentford to regain Premier League top spot
Arsenal moved back to the top of the Premier League as goals from William Saliba, Gabriel Jesus and Fabio Vieira put the gloss on a dominant performance to beat Brentford 3-0. Injuries to captain...
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Book review: A trade unionist and a lover of heritage
Walter Zahra, 1912-2003 by Sergio Grech published by Wirt iż-Żejtun, 2022 The treasures of Malta’s cities, towns and villages often remain undiscovered by non-residents. In recent years, organisations...
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