The Church of Our Lady of Muxima was built by Portuguese colonizers in Angola at the end of the 16th century as part of a fortress complex and became a hub in the slave trade. It remains a reminder of the inextricable link hundreds of years ago between Catholicism and the exploitation of the African continent. Pope Leo XIV's planned visit to the church
Marcus Thuram scored his fourth goal in three games as Inter Milan beat Cagliari 3-0 and extended its lead in Serie A to 12 points on Friday. After a poor first half in which Inter failed to turn its pressure into goals, Cristian Chivu's men took control during a four-minute period shortly after halftime. Federico Dimarco's superb pass left Thuram
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer probably wishes he had never heard the name Peter Mandelson. Starmer is again facing questions over his future. And again, it's do with his misguided decision to appoint a self-professed "best pal" of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein to the plummiest of plum jobs in U.K. diplomacy - that of ambassador to the
A knife discovered in the boot of a car has been cited as evidence in court proceedings into the fatal stabbing of 25-year-old Fawaz Najem. Investigators said the knife was found in the BMW which was parked next to the mortuary at the Gozo General Hospital. The case, which centres on a violent incident at a residence known as 'Maria' in Marsalforn,
Parliamentary Secretary Andy Ellul announced the launch of a National Campaign on Workers’ Rights alongside the publication of an updated Workers’ Rights Charter. The updated charter aims to clearly list all workers’ rights in Malta, including recent measures introduced over the past months and years. The announcement was made during a conference held
Speaker Farrugia chaired the 47th session of the Committee to Promote Respect for International Humanitarian Law (IHL). The session was convened in Istanbul within the framework of the 152 nd Assembly of the Inter Parliamentary Union. The Committee reviewed progress made since its previous session, focusing on priority areas such as humanitarian crises,
A 64-year-old man died in Mater Dei Hospital shortly after experiencing difficulties while diving off the coast of Marsascala on Friday, police said in a statement. The police said that the Englishman, whose identity was not provided, passed away on Friday afternoon. Members of the police and the Civil Protection Department (CPD) arrived at the scene
AgriFair 2026 was officially inaugurated at the Malta Fairs & Conventions Centre in Ta' Qali by President of Malta, Myriam Spiteri Debono. The national event, which runs until April 19, brings together key players from Malta's agriculture, fisheries, aquaculture, and animal welfare sectors. Widely regarded as a cornerstone in the country's rural calendar,
New regulations governing the direct transfer of residual government-owned sites have been published, with the aim of improving and refining the existing framework introduced earlier in this legislature. The updated rules build on Legal Notice 232 of 2022, which first established a mechanism allowing owners of larger developments or adjacent properties
The Lovin Malta Social Media Awards 2026, powered by Malta Vision 2050 , are set to be bigger than ever and we’re adding the perfect touch of style to the lineup. Naomi Ver Elst Micallef is officially joining this year’s show as one of our red carpet hosts. An award-winning Best Fashion Content Creator with a strong background in fashion, Naomi brings
