Malta Blog

Malta Blog

Welcome to arguably the most popular Malta blog! Here you can read interesting blog posts about Malta and the Maltese people. Find articles written by locals, including useful lists one might need to refer to occasionally and even reviews about products, services and events. We also try to include lots of information and tips aiming to guide tourists visiting the Maltese Islands. We encourage you to participate on this Malta blog by leaving comments, asking questions or simply use our online chat rooms.

Isle of MTV Malta 2010

Isle of MTV Malta 2010In summer 2007, MTV brought its popular “Isle of MTV” event to Malta for the first-time, and this is something that has continued to be a highlight of every summer since.

Isle of MTV is a club tour culminating in a live show for up to several thousand people held outdoors at The Granaries, Floriana, just by the entrance to the capital city, Valletta. It’s THE event of the summer, with many non-Maltese flying in from abroad especially for the concert. The show is completely free and the audience is encouraged to use public transport to get to and from the event.

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February 22nd, 2010 by Hilary | 33 Comments »

Malta Stock Exchange

Malta Stock ExchangeKnown as the Borza ta’ Malta, the Malta Stock Exchange (MSE) is based in Valletta, the baroque, majestic capital of Malta and it commenced trading in 1992. The exchange trades a number of stocks and is the centre of the Maltese bond market.

In 1996 an electronic trading system was implemented along with a trading, clearing, settlement and registration system.

Two years later, daily trading was introduced and in 2000, an Alternative Companies List was set up.

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February 19th, 2010 by Hilary | No Comments »

Budget Accommodation

Budget Accommodation in Malta ApartmentsFinding somewhere wallet-friendly to stay on holiday has never been easier thanks to the internet. Many people have abandoned the package holidays that were once the mainstay of the tourist trade, and choose instead, a do-it-yourself vacation.

Low-cost airlines fly a number of regular routes to Malta from a variety of European countries, such as UK, Ireland, Italy, Germany and Sweden, so tourists taking advantage of the cheap fares need to rent accommodation for the duration of their holiday.

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February 16th, 2010 by Hilary | No Comments »

Malta Rugby

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 Army teams stationed in, or visiting Malta over subsequent decades.

Two Maltese colleges founded rugby teams during the 1970s; these colleges being St. Edwards College and Tal-Handaq College.

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February 14th, 2010 by Milie | No Comments »

Hottest Men in Malta

Hottest Man in MaltaMalta, being a Mediterranean country is a nation of red-blooded men with a fiery Latin temperament, combined with charm and good looks. The Maltese typically have a mixture of genes caused by the islands being inhabited by several seafaring cultures, such as the Phoenicians, Arabs, Spanish and French. This was then further added to when the islands became a British colony in 1800. You will find many Maltese men with dark hair, skin and eyes, but this combination may vary, with some Maltese having blue, green or hazel eyes, fair skin and blonde or red hair. This could be an indication of some northern European genes being in the family!

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February 12th, 2010 by Hilary | No Comments »