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.

Super 5 Results Malta

Super 5 Results by Maltco LotteriesMaltco Lotteries Limited is responsible for the popular Super 5 contest: a lottery-style game of chance where five numbers are drawn from 1 through to 42.

The Super 5 draw is held every Wednesday unless it’s a Public Holiday in Malta, in which case the draw take place on the day before. At 7.10pm, the five winning numbers are drawn in the presence of a representative of the Malta Lotteries and Gaming Authority, a Notary, members of the public, and representatives of Maltco Lotteries Limited. The draw is transmitted live on Maltese television and can be found on NET and ONE Channels.

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December 23rd, 2009 by Hilary | No Comments »

Malta Flag

Malta Flag PictureThe Maltese flag is red and white with a vertical division; red in the fly and white at the hoist end, with the emblem of the George Cross in the top left-hand corner. Historically, the origins of this flag were found in the early Middle-Ages. It’s believed that this flag was given to Malta by Count Roger of Sicily in 1091. Count Roger’s official banner sported these colours, and so bequeathed the same colours on Malta.

In the early 16th Century, The Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of St. John of Jerusalem, also more commonly known as The Knights of Malta, were ousted from their base in Rhodes and were seeking a new headquarters.

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December 20th, 2009 by Hilary | No Comments »

Cheap Car Hire in Malta

Car Hire Malta AirportWhether you are visiting Malta for fun or work renting a car can make your stay more exciting and adventurous. More locations are made accessible to you if you rent a car, as public transport is obviously restricted. It also gives you the freedom to explore different location at your own time without having to depend on our public transport system (which is not exactly the most reliable, punctual or efficient).

Large international brand names can be found in Malta Airport, such as Avis, Hertz, Europcar and Thrifty. Many small local companies can also be found offering a variety of cars and prices.

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December 16th, 2009 by Milie | 2 Comments »

Sex Shop Malta

Sex Shop MaltaA sex shop is an outlet that sells merchandise such as sex toys, lingerie, erotic books, and safe sex products such as condoms. In addition, they are popular places to buy risque accessories for hen and bachelor parties.

Over recent years, they have become more mainstream and you can now find them on the high street and in shopping malls.

A popular chain in the UK is Ann Summers, a hit with women because of its clean and fun image; the company is now expanding into Europe, with a branch in Valencia, Spain.

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December 14th, 2009 by Hilary | 1 Comment »

Deal or No Deal Game

Deal or No Deal Malta GameDeal or No Deal is an Endemol licensed TV show (Endemol are most famous for the Big Brother TV Show), produced locally in Malta by the “Where’s Everybody” Team. The show was first aired on TVM on 1st October 2007, and became an instant hit with the Maltese audience, with ratings growing each week. Originally a Dutch TV show, the program has been localised in over 30 countries worldwide and is popular with primetime audiences.

Presented by Pablo Micallef in Malta, the show airs on TVM daily from Monday to Friday at 6:45 P.M (local time).

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December 12th, 2009 by Hilary | 7 Comments »