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…

The bumper month of December

By Albert Fenech A month for celebrations, events and joyfully colourful entertainment shows – and Christmas…

What’s in a name? Better a nickname!

By Albert Fenech   The passage of time has not made nicknames any the less popular…

Mediterranean + Sea +Malta = Middle Sea Yacht Race

By Albert Fenech Internationally, October is not a special month of tremendous events. It heralds the…

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,…

Malta’s Catacombs, Aliens & The Disappearing Schoolchildren; True or Urban Myth?

By Lyn Funnell I wrote this article several years ago and I’m still hoping to find…

Is It True that the French Have Never Forgiven Malta? And to Whom Does the Sword Belong?

The French have never quite forgiven Maltese “indiscretion” even though over 220 years have passed but…

Fiesta Time in Malta

August is the month for boisterous festas and celebrations – the time to join in the…

When the new upset the old but today is looked upon with great pride

By Albert Fenech It’s not often that a construction site and a prospective new building evokes…

Malta Fashion Week 2025 – a growing international reputation

By Albert Fenech Malta’s Fashion Week commenced some years back after being launched by designer Adrian…