A Dutch-Maltese conductor of international repute has quietly served as Malta’s Ambassador for Culture for the past four years, largely without public notice. Unlike his fellow ambassadors, tenor Joseph Calleja and interior designer Francis Sultana, the appointment of Lawrence Renes has remained mostly under the radar since his designation in 2021
Israel on Sunday struck targets in southern Gaza after saying its troops came under fire from Hamas militants, in the first major test of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire meant to halt more than two years of war. Health officials said at least 14 Palestinians were killed. A senior Egyptian official involved in the ceasefire negotiations said "round-the-clock"
The 2025 Rolex Middle Sea Race is now over 24 hours in. On the plus side there has been no repeat of last year's heinous first night, and the fleet is making steady progress. Overnight the forecast low pressure moved through the course area, but further south than originally feared and with less ferocity. Still, all competitors were subject to regular
Robert Abela and the Labour Party have once again confirmed that they are in a state of panic and have their backs against the wall, the Nationalist Party said Sunday. Three days ago, they invented a lie that Nationalist Party leader Alex Borg, had gone to Brussels to somehow push for a debate against Malta's interests in the European institutions
With the curtain soon rising on The Full Monty at the Manoel Theatre, director FRANCESCA BRIFFA shares the laughter, nostalgia and heart behind this stage adaptation of the iconic British film. Audiences at MADC’s The Full Monty can soon look forward to an eye-opening night of theatre, as one of Britain’s most beloved comedy films hits the national
During the inaugural edition of the WSBI-ESBG SDG Awards Ceremony held in Washington, DC, Bank of Valletta was recognised with the ‘Inclusive Banking and Social Impact Award’, highlighting its leadership and tangible contribution towards achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. BOV chief executive officer Kenneth Farrugia and chief
A solo exhibition by Maltese artist Anna Calleja in London brings together small-scale paintings on panel and paper that operate like visual notations: tender, diaristic and rich with references. Each image emerges from the artist’s ongoing personal archive, real and imagined. Calleja positions the female experience at the centre of it all, reframing
Rolex Middle Sea Race shared photos of Black Jack 100 sailing through first light as the sun dawns behind Stromboli’s iconic volcano. The photo, captured by Kurt Arrigo Photography, shows Black Jack 100 making its way across the sea with Balthasar close behind. A total of 118 yachts with more than 1,000 sailors from 31 countries set out at 11:00am,
The Institute of Maltese journalists (IĠM) is donating €1,000 raised in fees for this year’s Malta Journalism Awards to support journalists covering the war in Gaza. IĠM president Matthew Xuereb announced the decision during Saturday night’s award ceremony. “In the past few months, we’ve heard of the difficulties faced by journalists covering the war
On October 8, the Malta Foundation for Human Resource Development (FHRD) hosted its Annual HR Conference at the Hilton Conference Centre, welcoming over 600 HR professionals for a full day of insights, discussions and networking. This year’s theme, ‘HR Ignite: Elevate Your People’, set the stage for a transformative experience. In his opening address,
A new Hallmark film is being filmed in Malta by 'Smallville' director Kevin Fair, the Ministry for Culture, Lands, and Local Government stated on Sunday. Minister Owen Bonnici alongside Film Commissioner Johann Grech visited the set of a Hallmark film which is being filmed entirely in Malta, with the filming having been conducted in various localities,
Malta’s candidate for the European Court has again been rejected, Times of Malta can confirm. David Ciliberti, a lawyer who has worked in EU institutions since 2008, was the third Maltese candidate to be rejected for the position in the General Court of the European Union. Former justice minister Edward Zammit Lewis was the government’s first choice,
I recently watched a 4-part TV series on Netflix called Toxic Town. It is a true story of a group of residents in Corby in the North of England. It is the horrific story of many mothers who gave birth to children with physical deformities because of the pollution caused by demolition works being carried out at a derelict steelworks factory. It shows
Speaking during Sunday’s closing session of the Partit Nazzjonalista’s General Council, Opposition Leader Alex Borg outlined proposals aimed at securing long-term national planning and stronger environmental protection. Borg called for cross-party consensus on the creation of a mass transport system, suggesting a Sunset Clause that would bind both
During this Sunday’s Labour Party activity, Kurt thanked Aġenzija Sapport for the communication device he uses to communicate with people and at work. Calling the technology essential for his day-to-day life, he said he would like to see more services and awareness so that people like him ‘could feel more included in society.’ The intervention led
Prime Minister Robert Abela has called on Opposition leader Alex Borg to stop Nationalist MEP David Casa from holding a European Parliament debate on the rule of law in Malta. Speaking on Sunday, he said that while the government has a good record of reforms and was not afraid of such a debate, it could potentially scare off investors. The European
Puttinu Cares welcomed the donation of €3,240 from a family who raised the money during a joint end-of-treatment and birthday party. The family despite going through the unimaginable, raised the sum during Amy’s end of treatment celebration and Ivy’s birthday. They asked friends and family to donate to Puttinu Cares and managed to rack up the €3,240
In a video shared to social media by Gina Curmi, Nora the donkey got to try out her first time with a saddle… and she absolutely nailed it. Guided by coach Gina, Nora is a rescue donkey that went to ‘trainee dressage queen’, ‘surprise mum’ and ‘unicorn celebrity’. ‘Hold your horses… because this time, it’s about a donkey’, joked Gina. #MaltaDaily Augustine
Get ready for a tale as old as time, because Disney’s Beauty and the Beast is coming live to the Don Bosco Oratory Theatre in Gozo and it’s set to be a spectacular musical event for the whole family! Featuring soaring vocals, dazzling costumes, and enchanting choreography, this full-scale production brings the beloved fairy tale to life with songs
The Nationalist Party is a force that is uniting the nation while the government is focusing its efforts on partisan bickering, PN leader Alex Borg said on Sunday. The Nationalist leader pointed to his party’s most recent parliamentary bill, to enshrine the right to enjoy the environment in the Constitution, as an example of the government disagreeing