Special festival edition of Open Mic
This evening, as part of the programme of pre-festival events of the Malta Mediterranean Literature Festival, Inizjamed presents a special edition of its monthly multilingual Open Mic (Palk Ħieles)...
View ArticleTales from Xagħra
The Xagħra Historical Re-enactment Organisation (XHRO) is presenting the fourth edition of Xagħra Tale, a 20-minute dance and drama show giving glimpses of historical events related to the village of...
View ArticleMaltese nights at the Valletta Waterfront
The centre of Valletta falls very quiet when the last office workers and shopkeepers leave for the evening, and the only regular nightlife to speak of are events at the Manoel Theatre and St James...
View ArticleAnnouncements
BONELLO. On August 21, at St James Capua Hospital, Sliema, MAY, née Attard, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Ronald, her children...
View ArticleBurmese novelist at Fort St Elmo this evening
The 12th edition of the Malta Mediterranean Literature Festival opens today. Twelve writers from nine countries are reading at the festival, which also features Maltese and foreign poetry films, live...
View ArticleColours of an archipelago
Art is an essential part of Josette Fenech’s life and her commitment is very strongly felt throughout her creations. Lwien il-Gżejjer (colours of an archipelago) is an art exhibition which is being...
View ArticleIt’s carnival time… again
Malta’s fifth summer carnival returns to the main streets of St Paul’s Bay and Marsascala this weekend, bringing colour and activity to tourist hotspots. The carnival, which is being held between...
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CACHIA CARUANA. On August 23, at Mater Dei Hospital, CARMEL, aged 84, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved and devoted wife Marian,...
View ArticlePassion in the deep south
Sofia Coppola’s latest film pits Nicole Kidman and Colin Farrell in a Civil War-era battle of wits. The Beguiled, an adaptation of Thomas P. Cullinan’s novel of the same name, unfolds in 1863 as the...
View ArticleOpportunity for music enthusiasts
International Winds and Percussion Festival – a five-day event being organised by Band Clubs 4 Youths (BC4Y) comes to an end tomorrow. The main aim behind BC4Y is to promote and entice musicians and...
View ArticleFeasts tomorrow
■ St Bartholomew, Għargħur■ St Joseph, Manikata■ Maria Regina, Marsa■ Conversion of St Paul, Safi■ St Julian, St Julian’s■ St Dominic, Vittoriosa■ Our Lady of Loreto, Għajnsielem
View ArticleLiterature, films and music at Fort St Elmo
The Malta Mediterranean Literature Festival at Fort St Elmo in Valletta continues this evening with readings by Maltese crime novelist Mark Camilleri; the French-language poet and novelist from...
View ArticleSiġġiewi vines
The sixth edition of Festa Għeneb (Wine Fest) is taking place on Sunday from 7pm onwards in St Nicholas Square, Siġġiewi. The festival celebrates the collection of grapes from vineyards grown in the...
View ArticlePharmacies open tomorrow
Collis Williams Pharmacy, Republic Street, Valletta (2122 6281);Thomas Pharmacy, St Joseph High Road, Ħamrun (2123 8018);Lantern Pharmacy, 46, Regional Road, Santa Venera (2144 4648);Marrit Pharmacy,...
View ArticleThree-day film festival in Gozo
The first edition of the Gozo Film Festival is being held at the Citadel between today and Sunday. The three-day festival will be promoting Gozitan, Maltese and international film-makers, offering the...
View ArticleWining under the stars
For the second consecutive year, Marsovin winery is holding a two-night event at its Ramla Valley Estate, Gozo. The event, Antonin Under the Stars, takes the name after the award-winning wine Antonin...
View ArticleFinal evening of literature festival at St Elmo
The writers reading today during the third and final evening of the Malta Mediterranean Literature Festival at Fort St Elmo in Valletta are Welsh poet and performer Zoë Skoulding;...
View ArticleQormi celebrations
The Qormi Wine Festival, including a contest for amateur vintners, will be held today and tomorrow. The festival, now in its 13th year, will feature food, entertainment, and, of course, wine. Separate...
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VELLA. On August 24, at Karin Grech Hospital, HELEN, née Spiteri, aged 93, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Joe and his wife...
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CACHIA CARUANA. On August 23, at Mater Dei Hospital, CARMEL, aged 84, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved and devoted wife Marian,...
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