Add all that to the incredible number of magazines and other periodicals received through the letterbox each day and you have a veritable mass of publications which really need to be sifted through properly to be appreciated.

Here are a few of our recommendations.

Sunday Circle

Probably the most popular magazine around, the Sunday Circle comes free with The Times every first Sunday of the month. It is usually packed with interesting and informative articles mostly in the form of interviews. There is also an extensive section on local gossip with celebrities as well as a plethora of special offers on several products. The main attraction of the Circle however is its reputation for advertisers which has consistently been on the rise for over 15 years and its pulling power is definitely something which cannot be discounted in any way.

M Magazine and Pink

M is an in house publication brought out by The Times and Allied publications. Along with its partner, Pink which caters for the female sex, M deals with mostly male related issues but focuses intrinsically on interviews with selected members of the business community and other interested parties. M is stylish in its writing and also includes a number of highly intriguing editorials which are all very readable and to the point. Pink offers more or less the same fare but obviously catered towards the female sex with some very interesting articles and highly informative pieces relating to the life of an upcoming female socialite.

Pjazza Magazine

This magazine has been steadily growing in stature ever since it was first published a few years back. It comes out with The Malta independent on Sunday and includes a variety of articles, interviews and commentary on several hot topics. The editor attempts to inject a certain joie de vivre into proceedings and more often than not the magazine is an entertaining read due to its variety.

Other interesting magazines which can be close to the top of the pile are Treasures of Malta issued by Fondazzjoni Patrimonju Malti and which deals with culture as well as Taste and Flair, both glossy publications which deal with food and interior design respectively.

The bargain magazine is catalogue-style, printed on glossy paper and in full colour, visually representing what’s on offer inside; a vast selection of excellently priced, quality products that you can browse from the comfort of your home.

The publication is wrapped in clear plastic, making it weather-proof, a sensible decision as the magazine is distributed directly into the letterbox.

In Media Warehouse surveys, Bargain Magazine Malta, has been voted as the most popular magazine in Malta and Gozo from 2005 to 2007, and more recently has dropped a place behind The Sunday Circle Magazine, free with The Sunday Times every month.

Currently Issue 130, Bargain Magazine is published by Lighthouse Communications, San Gwann, Malta.

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The Times of Malta is printed daily and is the the most widely read English-language newspaper in Malta. The paper contains a mix of local and international news and sport.

Founded in 1935, The Times has a 5-day weather forecast, TV listing guide, classified section and public notices. Published by Allied Newspapers, it is quite conservative with coverage of finance and the economy daily. The Thursday edition has a business and IT section, and there is a weekly Junior Times supplement every Wednesday. The Sunday edition is very popular, with a large classified pull-out with a wide range of property for sale and to let, job vacancies and vehicles for sale. The newspaper’s website is one of the most active in Malta, with many readers making comment on articles.

Malta Today is published twice a week – on a Wednesday and a Sunday. Content is quite controversial at times, with plenty of investigative articles and some entertaining opinion pieces – especially in the Sunday edition. Mona Farrugia writes her popular “Mona’s Meals” column for Malta Today, where she reviews a local restaurant every week, giving each establishment a write-up and a star rating.

The Malta Independent is a daily English-language newspaper published by Standard Publications. Like The Times of Malta, it contains a mix of local and international news with some opinion pieces, readers’ letters, listings and sport.

In-Nazzjon (Il-Mument on a Sunday) is a daily Maltese-language newspaper published by Media Link Communications. It is the voice of Malta’s Nationalist Party, who are currently leading the Maltese government with Prime Minister, Dr Lawrence Gonzi leading the Nationalist Party. The publication has the usual mix of news and covers politics, local issues, sport and leisure.

L-Orizzont (It-Tor?a on a Sunday) is another Maltese-language daily newspaper. Published by the General Worker’s Union since 1962, it’s the voice of the left. Like other publications, the paper has a mix of politics, opinion, news and sport.

These are the major Maltese newspapers.

The Times of Malta

Malta’s most popular newspaper is now online too! Covering daily the most important news about the Maltese Islands.

The Malta Times today includes a section about the latest financial and money issues, increasing business opportunities and details about more foreign companies investing locally.

Find here on this ever popular Malta Blog, news that you won’t even find on the Times of Malta, Sunday Times or anywhere else online!

How much does the Times of Malta costs?

Today’s Malta Times newspaper can be bought locally for only €0.50. It usually includes all the latest news about politics, legal issues, the travel and motoring industry, education sector (with special emphasis about the university), technology and software, finance and most definitely local and world sports. Classified advertising including career opportunities occupy a large section too, especially during the weekend.

One can read today’s Malta Times online for free by clicking here. The Times of Malta official web site also includes web 2.0 features with the aim of serving the community better and encouraging discussions. Such services include regularly updated blogs by prominent Maltese people, with search and commenting facilities. Expressing one’s opinion on any topic is always welcome.

The Times of Malta is an authorative reference, full of information for both locals and foreigners who want to know what’s happening today. Back issues of this newspaper can be ordered or downloaded too. Online one will also find media facilities, such as the ability to see and download video clips and photos. Check out the latest interviews too!

Published by the same company (Allied Newspapers Limited), the Malta Sunday Times is slight more expensive and is sold for €1.00, because it attracts more interest and includes much more information.