It was All Souls' Day 1755 and the blind priest had just intoned the Kyrie Eleison in the great cathedral of Seville, the great temple that had been a mosque during the time of the Muslims, when the...

At a time when social inclusion, education and digital awareness are more important than ever, SOS Malta presents four powerful projects that are making a real difference to people's lives - from...

The Malta Police Force Band serves as a bridge between the general public and the Police Corps. There are quite a few success stories to relate about this band but not today.  I was looking...

I once read a comment on World War 2: it gave man the licence to kill and so life has become cheap. In Genesis 2: 16, God does not permit humans to eat meat. This rule was revoked after the Great...

Say what you will about the Idris Elba-John Cena vehicle "Heads of State," but it's surely the first buddy comedy about the fraying bonds of NATO. The potential collapse of the North Atlantic...

"Malta moves closer to achieving UN sustainability goals," screamed some newspaper headlines last week, when the United Nations released its annual report on its Sustainable Development Goals around...

By the following year, in 1822, the Victory Boat Race was introduced in the Grand Harbour, and the Saint Lawrence boat race ceased to be mentioned. How, then, was the Victory Boat Race initiated?...

Photo: AI-generated image created by Prof. Blundell  Liquorice, a plant with a storied history that spans centuries, has long been cherished for its distinctive sweet flavour and medicinal...

Another project by Katel Delia, carrying a powerful message, is currently on display at the Wignacourt Museum in Rabat, until 26 July, curated by yours truly.  I've known Katel for around 10...

The recent government paper on assisted euthanasia outlined proposals for a national discussion, as pledged in their last electoral manifesto. Several key points emerged during public...