In the first of a series of articles, medical student Adrienne Gatt looks at how one can reduce the risk of developing colon cancer through diet Diet is a crucial factor which can determine the state of our health and well-being. What we eat and how we...
Kevin Pilley traces the history of Italian rosé wines which, he says, are undeservedly snubbed Five Roses is a famous Italian wine that should be more famous. It was Italy’s first ever rosé and the first Italian wine to be bottled in Italy and sold in...
When reflecting on the EU Constitution, the pre-eminent intellectual giant, Joseph Ratzinger, later Pope Benedict XVI, insisted on the three elements that must be included if we are to guarantee a wholesome future that respects the great imperatives of...
Kristina Cassar Dowling talks to the creative team at St Martin’s Institute of Higher Education behind the Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum Virtual Reality Experience, which is aimed at giving local culture a modern twist. Malta and heritage are historic...
CareMalta has embarked on a reinforcement exercise of its infection-prevention and control campaign in all the facilities it operates in a bid to further educate employees, as well as residents and their relatives, on the importance of minimising the...
A short story from The Unexplained Plus, a collection of first-hand accounts
36North Imports is introdcuing a new product line to its portfolio. Lixir premium mixers are now available in Malta, with a great selection of ‘eXtreme’ flavours comprising of premium Soda Water, Refreshing Light Tonic Water, Classic Indian Tonic,...
Zea mays: A gorgeous translucent, jewel-coloured ear of corn. This is the result of crossing several traditional corn varieties over a number of years and saving seeds from the most vivid, translucent kernels. Oklahoma farmer Carl Barnes, who died in...
The cross is not an ornament In his Angelus address last Sunday, Pope Francis commented on the Gospel reading of the day (Mt 16:21-27). “Thus the task of ‘taking up the cross’ becomes participating with Christ in the salvation of the world. Considering...
The first round of government vouchers for the Sharing is Caring campaign (totalling almost €1,500 worth), coordinated by the SiGMA Foundation, Forestals and RUBS (Are You Being Served?) were presented to Elmer Stanmore, senior manager at Fondazzjoni...
Din l-Art Ħelwa appeals for funds to continue with upkeep of heritage sites
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Obituaries CAMILLERI. On September 3, MICHAEL, aged 80, passed away peacefully at home, in the embrace of his family and comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Maria, his sons George and his wife Vanessa, Andrew and...
Julia Taft Refugee Fund awards grant to local NGO
Freshasia’s Lamb and carrot dumplings must not be consumed by people who are allergic to crustaceans, the health authorities warned. They said the product, which comes frozen in 400gr packs, contains undeclared crustaceans. The affected packs have a...
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Malta on Friday pledged its commitment to an initiative that strives for cleaner seas and a stronger blue economy. According to Infrastructure Minister Ian Borg, the blue economy employs around 11,000 people in Malta and generates €406 million in gross...
Obituary DEBATTISTA. On September 1, at Mater Dei Hospital, GEORGE, who had just turned 100 last May, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family and comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his great loss his sons and daughters...
In the 14th article in a series on 20th-century artists who shaped Maltese modernism, Joseph Agius takes a look at the works of Victor Diacono. Modernism in art on many occasions required a surgical break from the past, an overcoming of restraints...
Melita will early on Friday be repairing a fibre cable which was extensively damaged earlier in the day by a third-party contractor carrying out roadworks in Marsa. The company said that while emergency repairs have already been made to guarantee...
€100,000 in funds are up for grabs for those who have a project in mind that would kick off innovative initiatives related to the maritime sector. Transport Minister Ian Borg, University of Malta’s director for the Corporate Research and Knowledge...
Some 70% of Għajnsielem's Triq Sant’Antnin, which links Mġarr to its neighbouring localities, has been asphalted. Gozo Minister Clint Camilleri said that following the "reconstruction" of part of the road, those headed to or from the harbour could do...
Obituary BORG. On August 31, at Mater Dei Hospital, EMMANUEL, aged 95, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family and comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his great loss, his son Edwin and his wife Rose, his daughter MaryAnne,...
Last month, two cultural groups ‒ EspRimi (Malta) and Laboratorio Poetico di E'Valtellina (Italy) ‒ collaborated together to create a video containing poems in Italian about COVID-19. TitledVoci dalla quarantena, it features nine poets from both...
Obituaries BORG. On August 31, at Mater Dei Hospital, EMMANUEL, aged 95, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family and comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his great loss his son Edwin and his wife Rose, his daughter...
Xagħra is today marking the 47th anniversary of the coronation of the titular statue of Marija Bambina. Masses will be said at 5am, 6, 7, 7.45, 9.15 and 5pm. The 9.15am Mass will be dedicated to children and adolescents. It will be celebrated by...
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