Now more than halfway to the moon, the Artemis II astronauts prepared for their historic lunar fly-around to push deeper into space than even the Apollo astronauts. On the downside, their toilet is on the blink again. The three Americans and one Canadian are set to reach their destination Monday, photographing the mysterious lunar far side as they
Archbishop Charles Scicluna delivered a homily centred on faith in the Resurrection and a renewed call for peace in a troubled world, during the Easter Sunday Mass held at St. John's Co-Cathedral, Addressing the congregation, Archbishop Scicluna spoke of the core Christian belief that Christ "truly rose from the dead," describing it as the foundation
A young Maltese-Australian comedian is performing across London and is gearing up for performances at top-rated venues. Nineteen-year-old Alex Hudson started doing stand-up comedy in open mics around two years ago in his home city of Perth, Australia. Speaking to The Malta Independent from London, he said that he had originally lost a bet with one
Collector Paul Vella has spoken candidly about what he describes as a persistent lack of local appreciation for cultural passion projects like his, despite dedicating more than six decades to building and preserving Malta's only camera museum. Inside his home, more than 3,000 vintage cameras fill a room, full of shelves and display cases, each carefully
Nearly a decade after opening its doors, Malta's national interactive science centre is positioning itself for a new phase of growth and innovation, with senior director Mary-Ann Cauchi outlining an ambitious vision. In an interview with The Malta Independent on Sunday , Cauchi described a centre that has steadily embedded itself in Malta's educational
Pope Leo XIV, carrying a tall, lit candle through a darkened and silent St. Peter's Basilica, ushered in Christianity's most joyous celebration with his first Easter vigil service as pontiff Saturday night, urging that Easter would bring harmony and peace to a world torn by wars. Easter for Christians commemorates Christ's triumph over death with his
"If it matters for Maltese people, it matters for Europe," has become a guiding principle in how the European Commission is shaping policy, Head of the European Commission Representation in Malta Dr Maria Elena Despott said, describing the phrase as central to how the Commission is aligning its priorities with the everyday concerns of citizens. From
Hospice Malta focuses on quality of life, not just end-of-life care, with an emphasis on living well despite illness, chairperson Bernadette Bonnici Kind said. Hospice Malta prioritises helping patients remain at home for as long as possible, Bonnici Kind said in an interview with The Malta Independent on Sunday, through the various services delivered
Malta's macroeconomic stability and evolving business landscape are giving the country more leverage to attract high-quality investment, with Malta Enterprise CEO George Gregory telling The Malta Independent on Sunday that this is a re-positioning which is in line with the ethos laid out in Vision 2050 - the holistic government strategy that aims to
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