Malta is a relatively safe country, and it could be claimed that it’s one of the safest countries in the developed world. Visitors to Malta are unlikely to be the victim of crime whilst on holiday. In 2009, it was reported that Malta had a rate of 34 crimes per 1,000 persons, compared to a [...]
This year, Easter falls over the first weekend in April, and with Malta being one of the most devoutly Catholic countries worldwide, Easter and Holy Week is of particular significance. Prior to Lent, Malta celebrates Carnival in February with extravagant processions in the streets, and raucous celebrations lasting several days, particularly in Nadur, Gozo. On [...]
On May 29th, an audience of millions will be glued to their TV screens for the Final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2010. Live from the Telenor Arena, Oslo this 54-year old annual song-fest is one of the most-watched live television shows globally, attracting an audience of up to 600 million. The 2009 final broke [...]
Cheekily and controversially titled, Porn is a musical (with some great comedic elements) by Maltese writer Malcolm Galea and musicians Kris Spieri and Boris Cezek, who are collectively known as Indiskarf. Malta Porn was Indiskarf’s first production, and it debuted in March 2009 at the Centre of the Mediterranean Institute Theatre Programme (MITP) in Valletta. [...]
Rugby began to be played in Malta right after the end of the Second World War when the Overseas Rugby Club was established in 1946. Overseas Rugby Club membership was made up of British, Maltese and Commonwealth servicemen and civilians who took part in games played against the Royal Navy, the Royal Air Force and [...]
