Birkirkara

The 72-year-old motorcyclist was taken to Mater Dei for treatment. File photo.

Motorcyclist left with serious injuries after collision with car

The accident happened in St Paul's Bay

April 18, 2025| Times of Malta |0
David Tabone (centre left) and Rio Micallef (centre right) at the crime scene. File photos: Chris Sant Fournier

Two men jailed for combined 14 years over drug trafficking charges

Rio Micallef and David Tabone were also fined €25,000 between them

April 11, 2025| Monique Agius
Miguel Mifsud (blue t-shirt and sunglasses) running the last lap surrounded by supporters, runners and family. Photo: Caritas

'I was never alone': ‘Sober Runner’ completes 100-mile run in less than 24 hours

'I ran 405 laps and I was never alone' Miguel Mifsud after his mammoth challenge

April 6, 2025| Giulia Magri |1
The Sober Runner, Miguel Mifsud just before he set off to run 100 miles in 24 hours Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Former footballer turned 'Sober Runner' attempts 100-mile run in 24 hours

Miguel Mifsud begins his 405 laps in aid of Caritas and their drug rehab programme

April 5, 2025| Emma Borg |0
Darren James Vella (centre) walks out of court a free man on Thursday evening. Photo: Monique Agius

Two guilty, one acquitted in drug trafficking trial

Three men were facing charges of conspiring to traffic 1,940 ecstasy pills in 2008

April 3, 2025| Monique Agius
The exhibition opens next week and will be open daily. Photo: Saint Joseph the Worker Exhibitions Society.

Good Friday exhibition opens next Sunday

Entrance is free

March 22, 2025| Times of Malta |0
A scene from the Passion drama Ecce Homo.

Biblical walk and Passion drama in Birkirkara

Event on April 12 expected to feature over 300 participants

March 17, 2025| Times of Malta |1
The Christian course explores life’s meaning and tackles issues that are common to all but which one may not find the time and space to delve into.

Christian course exploring life’s meaning

Introductory session on Tuesday at MSSP Oratory, Birkirkara

March 2, 2025| Times of Malta |2
The first hold-up happened on the busy Birkirkara bypass. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Two men arrested in connection with lotto booth holdups

At least one person was injured during the robbery

February 21, 2025| Times of Malta
The Lotto booth behind police tape on Birkirkara bypass. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli. Inset: Amrita Footcare & Wellness Centre. File Photo

Podologist helps wounded victim of Birkirkara Lotto booth hold-up

She took cashier to her clinic and treated the 'deep cut' on her finger

February 19, 2025| Marc Galdes |7
The hold-up happened on the busy Birkirkara bypass. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Armed robberies take place hours apart at Burmarrad and Birkirkara lotto booths

A 57-year-old cashier was injured in the earlier robbery in Birkirkara

February 18, 2025| Times of Malta |20
File photo: Times of Malta

Man threatens shop owner with broken glass bottle, attempts robbery

27-year-old threatens mini-market owner who resisted robbery

February 17, 2025| Marc Galdes
The police are on the lookout for a man who attempted a hold-up in Birkirkara. File photo.

Shop attendant fights off thief

A hooded man brandishing a knife entered a Birkirkara shop late on Sunday

February 10, 2025| Times of Malta |4
Witnesses said at least a dozen cars were damaged.

Drivers fume as large pothole leaves trail of flat tyres in Iklin

Heavy rainfall carves out potholes just off Birkirkara bypass

January 17, 2025| Times of Malta |44
A photo of the crash site. Photo: Police CMRU

Three in hospital following Birkirkara bypass crash

Collision between two cars reported at 7am on Sunday

January 5, 2025| Times of Malta
File photo: Matthew Mirabelli.

Child and elderly woman seriously injured in separate traffic accidents

The accidents occurred in Birkirkara and Sliema

December 20, 2024| Times of Malta
A view of the exhibition space.

Annual crib exhibition to open in Birkirkara 

Over 100 cribs of various sizes and materials to go on display

December 4, 2024| Press Release |1
Desirei Grech, interim mayor of Birkirkara.

Desirei Grech confirmed as Birkirkara interim mayor

Council again fails to agree on the appointment of a mayor

October 15, 2024| Times of Malta |7
Birkirkara is left without a mayor after councillors did not agree on who should take up the post. Credit: Facebook/Desirei Grech

Political deadlock leaves Birkirkara without mayor

Councillors will meet next week to decide, once again, who will lead the local council

October 8, 2024| Times of Malta |10
The former BOV branch in Fleur-De-Lys

Former BOV branch in Birkirkara could be turned into restaurant

Restaurant and takeaway including outdoor dining area proposed for the area

October 8, 2024| Claudia Calleja |42
The Birkirkara local council was one of five across Malta and Gozo that was left hanging in the June elections. File photo: Matthew Mirabelli

'Independent Birkirkara councillor refuses to split mayorship with Labour': PL

PL proposed Kaylocke Buhagiar serves as the locality's mayor for two and a half years

October 7, 2024| Times of Malta |36
The incident happened on the Birkirkara Bypass. Malta Police Force Communications Office

Motorcyclist injured in Birkirkara crash

The incident happened in Triq Dun Karm

September 27, 2024| Times of Malta |3
The new traffic arrangement on the Rabat road. (Infrastructure Malta)

Extra lane to ease traffic at Birkirkara/Rabat road junction

Easier flow towards Sta Venera/Valletta

September 25, 2024| Times of Malta |8
The pair were thrown off the motorcycle in Triq Tumas Fenech. Photo: Google Maps

Man and woman injured after falling off motorcycle in Birkirkara

The incident happened in Triq Tumas Fenech

September 21, 2024| Times of Malta |2
A woman was warned to kick her drug habit.

Woman jailed for breaching bail conditions, resisting arrest

Drugs had taken over her life, court is told

September 12, 2024| Edwina Brincat |0
Fleur-de-Lys Road, between Birkirkara and Sta Venera, is being resurfaced.

Overnight resurfacing works at Fleur-de-Lys

Motorists urged to plan their route

September 9, 2024| Times of Malta |1
The cab crashed into the crash barriers on the northbound lane to Valletta

Passengers in shock after cab crashes into barriers on Birkirkara bypass

No other injuries were reported

September 7, 2024| Times of Malta |4
Birkirkara mayor Desirei Grech called the bomb squad unit on Thursday after she felt the level of threats and harrassment towards her increased. Credit: Matthew Mirabelli/ Desirei Grech

Bomb squad called after Birkirkara mayor reports escalating threats

PN members condemn threats and harassment

September 6, 2024| Times of Malta |37
Around a dozen animal welfare officers and two police were at Triq Giovanni Mamo on Wednesday morning as they prepared for the raid. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Animal welfare rescues 20 dogs from suspected rogue breeder in Birkirkara

Animal Welfare conducted the operation following an inspection at the home

August 28, 2024| Daniel Ellul |24
The council has said it has been left disillusioned by a lack of action from the authorities. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

Birkirkara council in fresh legal action against 'eyesore' telecom cables

Residents complain of contractors who refuse to install services underground

August 27, 2024| Edwina Brincat |0