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Notorious characters – little-known aspects of shady Maltese characters
By Albert Fenech Every country has its share of notorious characters, Malta no less. I…
When Olive Oil was more precious than Gold
By Albert Fenech They used to say that armies marched on their stomachs. Roman armies marched…
What’s in a name? Better a nickname!
By Albert Fenech The passage of time has not made nicknames any the less popular…
Roman – Mists of Time & Old Wives’ Tales
By Albert Fenech Did the Knight Templar Stagno use his magic? With time hanging heavy on…
Mediterranean + Sea +Malta = Middle Sea Yacht Race
By Albert Fenech Internationally, October is not a special month of tremendous events. It heralds the…
One of the Pillars of Malta Today – Pasquale Pistorio RIP
A saviour when most needed By Albert Fenech The death of Pasquale Pistorio did not come…
Malta and Gozo door knockers – a symbolism of status
By Albert Fenech Would you ever imagine in your wildest fantasies that before the days of…
Trotting with the Gee-Gees; One of the earliest British traditions in Malta and Gozo
By Albert Fenech If you have the royal horsey inclination for what is termed “The King…
Both of Malta’s feet stand firm in the EU
By Albert Fenech When some years back banner headlines announced that the EU Commission was deliberating…