The Malta Independent 5 May 2025, Monday
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A lifetime, with regrets

Sunday, 4 May 2025, 09:11 Last update: about 3 days ago Noel Grima

When I joined Il-Hajja, the Church's Maltese language daily paper in July 1972, John Inguanez was the news editor, or at least acted as one, because things were rather fluid there. The paper had...

The master story-teller

Sunday, 4 May 2025, 09:09 Last update: about 3 days ago

Joe Friggieri has been writing and publishing literature for almost six decades. He has always seemed to enjoy shorter forms of writing. Most of his poetry is short, and includes volumes of the...

A world of bananas: Varieties and health benefits

Sunday, 4 May 2025, 09:03 Last update: about 3 days ago

Bananas, the cheerful yellow fruit loved by millions worldwide, offer more than just a quick, tasty snack. With their rich nutritional profile and diverse varieties, bananas are a powerhouse of health...

Rossini’s Legacy in Malta

Sunday, 4 May 2025, 08:02 Last update: about 2 days ago Marie Benoît

This year's 29th of February was the 232th  anniversary of Gioachino Rossini's birth (1792-1868). Born in a leap year Rossini celebrated his birthday only once every four...

‘Sky’: A emotional cartography through light and land

Sunday, 4 May 2025, 07:00 Last update: about 3 days ago

John Busuttil Leaver returns to the local art scene with a powerful new exhibition titled Sky, hosted at MSV Life, The Mall, Floriana, from 6 to 29 May. After an 11-year hiatus from exhibiting,...

Music and Culture Exchange in Malta: Competition Highlights

Saturday, 3 May 2025, 08:05 Last update: about 4 days ago Marie Benoît

On April 5th, 2025, contestants and judges arrived from abroad in Malta to participate in a competition with Maltese contestants. The event officially began on Monday, April 7th, with Frank Bonnici,...

Maurice Sendak artist, collector, connoisseur online

Saturday, 3 May 2025, 08:00 Last update: about 4 days ago Marie Benoît

Christie's is presenting an unprecedented opportunity to explore the images and ideas that fed the imagination of one of the most beloved picture book artists in history, the late Maurice Sendak,...

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