7,000 Years of History in Remarkable Episodes

The first evidence of human habitation in the Maltese Islands has been recorded at 5,200 BC,…

February in Malta: Solemnity Contrasts with Frivolity… and Whisky

This is Albert’s Favourite Article of 2025. Being so small, the Maltese Islands have always been…

A Grand Canal Scheme That Went Awry – And Left Its Unpleasant Aftermath

How shattering when a grand scheme based on noble aims goes askew and leaves a bitter…

Malta and Gozo – among the world’s leading treasure islands?

Malta and Gozo comprise one of the smallest island groups in the world. However, there are…

New Buildings May Be Resisted Before Becoming Iconic

It’s not often that a construction site and a prospective new building evokes so much passion,…

Dig in caves and caverns and you shall find and discover Potholes in Malta and Gozo always brim with astonishment

By Albert Fenech I have said it time and time again and do so with pride…

“Sette Giugno”, the first steps for independence of Malta and Gozo Hunger and deprivation manifest in public disturbances

By Albert Fenech It cannot be denied that Malta has a past of colonial enforcement, stretching…

The magical process of Fungus Rock and there are other natural attractions around Malta and Gozo

By ALBERT FENECH Dwejra is a fascinating little spot in the north west of Gozo, just…

The Artistic and Cultural Heritage of Many Chapels in Malta and Gozo

Visitors to Malta and Gozo have a lengthy heritage of religious fervour of artisanship to visit…

Make Merry, then Repent… when in Malta

Eat, drink and be merry it’s Carnival time! Then you have 40 days to repent on…