Malta Blog

Marijuana, known as weed, cannabis, spliff etc, is an illegal drug in Malta. Maltese law takes a harsh stance against illicit drugs of any kind, even those categorised as “soft” drugs elsewhere. Importation of illegal drugs should not even be contemplated by anyone, even if it’s a small amount for personal use.

Customs employ advanced detection techniques with sniffer dogs at the airport, and prison terms are often handed out to offenders. In addition the police and the armed forces work together to intercept any trafficking by sea.

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In Malta, Oriental cuisine is well-liked, with a good number of Chinese restaurants dotted around the islands, catering for both locals and tourists. Many of these establishments are found in resort areas such as Mellieha, Bugibba, St Julians, Marsascala and Sliema.

However, one of the best is found at the Corinthia Palace Hotel, bang in the centre of the island in the picturesque village of Attard. The ambience at The Rickshaw restaurant reflects the opulent 5-star surroundings; the beautifully laid tables and attentive service adds a touch of class and romance to the venue.

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Looking for a 2 bedroom apartment in Bugibba/Qawra? Buy this property directly from owner for €105,000!

The entrance to this recently built block of apartments is just off the main Tourists Street in Qawra, in a relatively quiet area yet still in the middle of all amenities of this popular touristic location. Within walking distance, one finds all necessities and entertainment facilities, including supermarkets, hair saloons, bars, restaurants, variety of shops, a cinema and even a casino. The main bus terminus is located on same road, a mere 2 minutes walk away. In Bugibba/Qawra one finds a number of rocky and even a small sandy beach. The largest sandy beaches in Malta are located in Mellieha, only about 10 mins drive away.

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The legal drinking age is defined as the earliest age that an individual is legally allowed to buy alcohol. This age can be higher than the age at which they may be permitted to drink alcohol at home in private.

The legal drinking age is different from country to country; those in Europe tend to allow drinking from 16-18 years of age whereas in the USA, the legal drinking age is 21. Some Islamic nations prohibit the drinking of alcohol altogether, others restrict prohibition to those of the Muslim faith.

For many years, the legal drinking age in Malta was 16, but in 2009, this was raised to 17.

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Melita plc is one of the two main cable/digital TV, internet, mobile and telephony companies based in Malta.

Back in June 1992, Melita launched its Cable TV service in Malta and Gozo, providing the service to many homes and businesses. In February 2005, Melita was the first operator to launch digital TV in Malta. Today, Melita has 3 packages plus add-ons available for digital television services.

The basic TV package provides 24 digital TV Channels, including Maltese and Italian Channels, Eurosport News and CNN News and 33 digital radio stations.

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