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A protest banner put up by the Stella Maris Band Club, in Sliema, last Saturday.

Government to pay landlords to save Sliema's Stella Maris band club

Parties settle for the sum of €450,000

November 23, 2022| Ivan Martin
The Malta Philharmonic Orchestra

National orchestra in talks with equality watchdog after sex harassment scandal

Internal policy to counter sexual discrimination and promote equality is being drafted

November 22, 2022| Ivan Martin
An image by photographer Wilfrid Flores (1912-1981) on display at Christine X Art Gallery in Sliema. The exhibition is closing tomorrow.

What’s on in Malta and Gozo – November 21

Highlights of events taking place on the Maltese islands today

November 21, 2022| Times of Malta
One of the exhibits.

Historical garments, contemporary string quartets to be showcased

'Timbre & Textiles' is taking place on November 23 at 8pm at the National Museum of Archaeology

November 20, 2022| Press Release
A scene from 'Alma', a performance for young children based on object theatre and movement, taking place this weekend as part of ŻiguŻajg. Photo: Arian Botey & Jordi Boixareu

What’s on in Malta and Gozo – November 20

Highlights of events taking place on the Maltese islands today

November 20, 2022| Times of Malta
A banner placed across the Stella Maris band club accuses leaseholders of being 'greedy'.

Stella Maris band club taunts landlords, five days before eviction

Band club, which is led by a sitting minister, says landlords are being greedy

November 19, 2022| Times of Malta
The Stella Maris Band Club, in Sliema.

Government expected to make new cash offer to save Sliema band club

Sources say the landlords are asking for as much as €1.8 million

November 19, 2022| Ivan Martin
Stella Maris Band Club

Editorial: Should band clubs be bailed out?

The tricky Stella Maris decision risks setting a precedent

November 19, 2022| Times of Malta
Culture Minister Owen Bonnici (centre) gave details of the restoration work on Friday. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier.

Fortification separating Fgura, Cospicua to be restored by end of the year

The historic St John’s Gate curtain wall and gate are being given a facelift

November 18, 2022| Times of Malta
Ninu Cremona's play 'Il-Fidwa tal-Bdiewa' is being brought to life and reimagined by Teatru Malta and The New Victorians. Photo: Maria Galea/The Insynk Collective

What’s on in Malta and Gozo – November 18

Highlights of events taking place on the Maltese islands today

November 18, 2022| Times of Malta
An exhibition commemorating the 100th birth anniversary of modernist artist Antoine Camilleri is opening today at MUŻA in Valletta.

What’s on in Malta and Gozo – November 17

Highlights of events taking place on the Maltese islands today

November 17, 2022| Times of Malta
Culture Minister Owen Bonnici (left) stepped in to stop the Stella Maris Band Club from being evicted from a property in Sliema. Family Minister Michael Falzon (right) is the club's president.

Landlords reject government's €250,000 offer for Stella Maris band club

Eviction date looms for Sliema band club, as negotiations for rent falter

November 16, 2022| Ivan Martin
A detail of one of the tapestries.

16-year project to restore precious tapestries collection at St John's concluded

The last two tapestries were brought to Malta from Belgium this week

November 15, 2022| Times of Malta
Visitors looking at works by Spanish artist Cristóbal Gabarrón currently on display at Spazju Kreattiv in Valletta. Photo: Elisa von Brockdorff

What’s on in Malta and Gozo – November 15

Highlights of events taking place on the Maltese islands today

November 15, 2022| Times of Malta
Penélope Cruz in the 2021 Spanish comedy drama 'Official Competition', showing today as part of the Month of European Film at the Eden Cinemas in St Julian's.

What’s on in Malta and Gozo – November 14

Highlights of events taking place on the Maltese islands today

November 14, 2022| Times of Malta
The traditional St Martin's fair in Baħrija is being held today. Other localities will be organising activities in honour of the saint as well. Photo: Facebook

What’s on in Malta and Gozo – November 13

Highlights of events taking place on the Maltese islands today

November 13, 2022| Times of Malta
The Stella Maris band club is set to be evicted from its premises on November 23. Photo: Stella Maris Band Club/ Facebook

Eviction date set for Sliema's Stella Maris band club

They've been told to get out by November 23. But landlords are not celebrating yet

November 12, 2022| Ivan Martin
Monica Attard and Joe Azzopardi in ‘Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks’, being staged this weekend by Teatru Salesjan at Palazzo Parisio in Naxxar. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

What’s on in Malta and Gozo – November 11

Highlights of events taking place on the Maltese islands today

November 11, 2022| Times of Malta
Grammy Award-winning Polish composer and musician Wlodek Pawlik will be giving a piano recital at the Malta Society of Arts today. Photo: Joe Clamar/AFP

What’s on in Malta and Gozo – November 10

Highlights of events taking place on the Maltese islands today

November 10, 2022| Times of Malta
Ronnie Scott's All Stars will perform at the Archaeology Museum in Valletta today as part of The Three Palaces Early Opera & Music Festival. Photo: Facebook

What’s on in Malta and Gozo – November 9

Highlights of events taking place on the Maltese islands today

November 9, 2022| Times of Malta
Culture Minister Owen Bonnici questions whether PN MP Julie Zahra knew about the sexual harassment allegations within the MPO after she travelled with the Orchestra earlier this year.

Minister asks if PN MP knew of orchestra scandal beforehand, MP says she didn't

Facing calls to resign, Owen Bonnici implies PN counterpart Julie Zahra also knew of scandal - Zahra denies claim

November 8, 2022| Giulia Magri
Works on display at Darren Tanti’s exhibition ‘Inaction is a Weapon of Mass Destruction’ being held concurrently at Spazju Kreattiv in Valletta and at Il-Kamra ta’ Fuq in Mqabba. Photo: Luca Azzopardi

What’s on in Malta and Gozo – November 8

Highlights of events taking place on the Maltese islands today

November 8, 2022| Times of Malta
Marcello Mastroianni and Anita Ekberg in a scene from the 1960 film 'La Dolce Vita', showing tonight at the Embassy Cinemas in Valletta.

What’s on in Malta and Gozo – November 7

Highlights of events taking place on the Maltese islands today

November 7, 2022| Times of Malta
From left: Alessia Deguara, Luke Azzopardi, Matthew Joseph Casha, Trevor Borg and Ramona Depares. Photo: Sebio Aquilina

A look at Malta’s project for the London Design Biennale 2023

'Urban Fabric' will be installed within the Georgian era quadrangle at Somerset House

November 6, 2022| Lara Zammit
Riccardo Stincone and Antonio Carnevale in the award-winning play 'Il Bradipo e La Carpa', being staged today at the Malta Society of Arts in Valletta. Photo: Facebook

What’s on in Malta and Gozo – November 6

Highlights of events taking place on the Maltese islands today

November 6, 2022| Times of Malta
The Malta Philharmonic Orchestra.

PN calls for minister's resignation over orchestra scandal

Ministry accuses opposition of turning matter into political football

November 5, 2022| Times of Malta
Plannin minister Zrinzo Azzopardi denied claims made by PN MP Julie Zahra

Minister dismisses claim his father was architects' go-to guy at heritage agency

PN MP said Joseph Zrinzo was on a planning-related board till 'a few weeks ago'

November 4, 2022| Daniel Ellul
The young cast of 'Spring Awakening', opening today at Spazju Kreattiv in Valletta. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

What’s on in Malta and Gozo – November 4

Highlights of events taking place on the Maltese islands today

November 4, 2022| Times of Malta
The Monteverdi Project is today presenting a sung mass at the Jesuits church in Valletta on the occasion of All Souls Day. Photo: Facebook/Monteverdi Project

What’s on in Malta and Gozo – November 2

Highlights of events taking place on the Maltese islands today

November 2, 2022| Times of Malta
The annual list is compiled by Collins Dictionary. Photo: Shutterstock.com

Britain’s ‘word of the year’: permacrisis

Its entry into common usage reflected general upheaval

November 1, 2022| AFP