Malta

Swieqi Residents Won’t Back Down Over Possible Construction Of Five Storey Apartment Block

Residents of Triq il-Ħemel in Swieqi united once again in objection to the proposed development of a five-storey apartment block which will become an eyesore in a street of two-storey terraced houses if approved. The terraced house in question in Triq il-Ħemel was constructed on land originally granted by the Archbishop’s Curia known as Art … Continued
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Maltese 16th Century Fort Hotel Named Among Forbes’ Top Luxury European Hotels

A Maltese hotel has been featured in a Forbes article titled, “Six European Hotels Where The Luxury Is Unmistakably Local.” The destination is none other than the Cugó Gran Macina boutique hotel, located on the Senglea waterfront, renowned for its distinctive design. This hotel is a 16th-century fort transformed into a luxury destination, offering panoramic … Continued
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Għajn Tuffieħa Bay Voted Europe’s Best Beach By Over A Million Travellers

Għajn Tuffieħa bay in Malta was voted as this year’s Most Beautiful Beach in Europe by over a million of travellers across the globe, while Malta itself was ranked the third best destination in all of the continent. Għajn Tuffieħa, which literally translates to “Apple’s Eye” has been acknowledged by the European Commission for its … Continued
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Good Friday Processions And Hooded, Chain-Carrying Men – A Look Back In History | Lovin Malta

Among the Holy Week activities in Malta, Good Friday processions stand out as the most popular. These processions transform streets into open-air theatres, paying homage to Roman Catholic beliefs surrounding suffering, death, and resurrection. In certain towns like Victoria, Żebbuġ, and Mosta, hooded penitents adorned in white cloaks can often be spotted carrying crosses or … Continued
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Malta Reports Lowest Total Fertility Rate In The EU… With A Third Of All Births Being To Foreigners

In 2022, Malta had the lowest total fertility in the EU with only 1.08 live births per woman, according to recent Eurostat statistics. The data revealed that France had the highest total fertility in the EU, with 1.79 live births per woman, followed by Romania (1.71), Bulgaria (1.65), and Czech Republic (1.64). In contrast, the … Continued
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