maltese abroad

Stephen Sammut Nurminen and his partner Alita, who was visiting her family at the time of the earthquake. Right: The devastation in Bangkok. Photo: AFP

‘It was something out of an apocalyptic movie': Maltese man’s earthquake ordeal

A 7.7-magnitude quake struck Myanmar, Thailand on Friday, killing at least 1,600 people

March 30, 2025| Giulia Magri
Kwareżimal and qagħaq tal-ġunġlien. Photos: Daniel Abela

Fancy figolli or biskuttini while in UK? Mimli keeps Maltese sweets alive abroad

Online Maltese food retailer hopes to introduce unique flavours of Maltese cuisine to wider public

March 21, 2025| Emma Borg
The interior of the shop in Tooting, south London. Photos: Adel Shkab

Tużżana irkotta or piżelli? New London pastizzerija is a hit with locals

In just a few weeks, M.C.Sims’ new UK outlet has become a community hub where Maltese expats and curious Londoners experience a taste of Malta

March 16, 2025| Emma Borg
Valletta-born Thomas Pirotta (right) migrated to Australia in 1949, where he made a name for himself by pioneering his own techniques in hair transplant operations. Left: The Pirotta family

Hair transplant pioneer remembered 50 years after tragic death

Thomas Pirotta died while piloting his light twin-engine aircraft

March 5, 2025| Matthew Bonanno
Bettina Paris performing during Sisyphean Quick Fix. Photo: Emma Micallef

Maltese playwright’s debut full-length show secures London run

The drama-comedy will run for 24 performances from March 18 to April 6

February 5, 2025| Emma Borg
The final sculpture. Photo: Serhat Gur. Right: A team member working on sculpture. Photo: Amelia Saint George

Maltese team Mela debuts at snow sculpting contest in Minnesota

The team took part in a snow sculpting competition that combines artistic creativity with physical skill

January 30, 2025| Emma Borg
Sergio Gor (second from left) alongside other prominent members of Trump’s inner circle, including Donald Trump Jr (third from left) and Vice-President JD Vance (centre). Photo: Samuel Corum/Getty Images/AFP

Meet Sergio Gor: The Maltese man at the heart of Trump’s administration

Originally from Cospicua, 38-year-old is ‘fun, incredibly agreeable and ruthlessly efficient’

January 26, 2025| James Cummings
Matthew Mallia's HOBZ has been listed as one of the top bakeries in Edinburgh. Photo: Matthew Mallia

‘I quit my PhD to bake bread’

Matthew Mallia walked away from academia to pursue his passion

September 18, 2024| Emma Borg
Nanna’s Place in Melbourne, Australia, offers traditional Maltese cuisine. Photos: Mark Mizzi

'People burst into tears': Maltese eatery in Melbourne reminds diners of home

Mark Mizzi returned to his roots to open Nanna's Place

September 9, 2024| Emma Borg
Julienne Restall during her graduation show On Shifting Ground, an object and physical theatre show using a treadmill.

Maltese performer graduates from Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

Course included exposure to multiple disciplines that crossed contemporary art and theatre

July 28, 2024| Times of Malta
René Rossignaud and his wife Ariane Darmanin regularly travel to their second home in Ispica, Sicily. Photo: René Rossignaud

The Maltese finding ‘privacy and quiet’ in Sicily properties

Low property prices and open spaces make Italian island a second home. But what's the price?

April 8, 2024| Terence Mirabelli
Michela Ionadi during a training session with the Malta U-19's.

Malta U-19’s Michela Ionadi joins Italy’s Ternana

Canadian-born player has one goal at youth level for Malta.

April 3, 2024| Gianluca Lia
Boston Billups posing with IMT Belgrade's shirt.

Serbia-based midfielder Billups named in Malta U-19’s squad for Albania games

American-born player made his Serbian top-flight debut in February.

March 20, 2024| Gianluca Lia
Jodi Jones (right) in action for Malta against England during the UEFA Euro 2025 qualifications.

Jodi Jones grabs 21st assist in League Two as Notts County end winless run

Malta international helped Magpies beat Bradford away from home.

March 20, 2024| Gianluca Lia
Yannick Yankam in action for Malta against Italy during the UEFA Euro 2024 qualifications.

Yannick Yankam scores winning goal for Lexington SC in USA

Malta player helped Lexington win home opener in USL League One.

March 16, 2024| Gianluca Lia
Teddy Teuma (right) in action for Reims against PSG.

PSG drop points again in draw with Teddy Teuma’s Reims

Malta international played 83 minutes for Reims at the Parc des Princes.

March 10, 2024| AFP
Matthew Guillaumier (right) has now made 23 league appearances for Stal Mielec in Poland.

Matthew Guillaumier nets brace, becomes first Maltese player to score in Poland

Malta international scored twice for Stal Mielec against Ruch Chorzow.

March 10, 2024| Gianluca Lia
Maya Lucia (left) in action for Osijek in her club debut.

Wonder goal from Maya Lucia in second game for Croatia’s Osijek in top-flight

The Malta international midfielder has now scored in her opening two games for her new club.

March 10, 2024| Gianluca Lia
Yannick Yankam (top, second from right) before Lexington SC's first game of the season.

Former Birkirkara Yannick Yankam makes American debut with Lexington SC

Malta midfielder was in the starting formation in their USL League One opener.

March 10, 2024| Gianluca Lia
Maya Lucia (left) in action for Osijek on her club debut.

Maya Lucia marks Osijek debut with goal in Croatian championship

Malta international was playing her 10th game in Croatia.

March 7, 2024| Gianluca Lia
Lexine Farrugia in action for Malta during the U-17's Euro qualifications. Photo: Joe Borg

Malta U-17’s captain Lexine Farrugia scores as Sampdoria beat Juventus

Maltese player captained her country in the U-17’s Euro qualifications.

March 6, 2024| Gianluca Lia
Sunrise in Cappadocia, Turkey

The couple who sold their Fgura home to travel Europe in a van

Charlene Formosa and Chris Borg traded their 9 to 5 for vanlife

February 17, 2024| Terence Mirabelli
Jodi Jones (left) in action for Malta in the previous UEFA Nations League edition.

Malta’s Jodi Jones named League Two Player of the Month

Notts County player produced six assists in January’s three league matches.

February 9, 2024| Gianluca Lia
Maria Farrugia (right) is on the books of Championship's Lewes FC.

Maria Farrugia scores in Championship on 90th appearance in English football

Malta international scored in UEFA Nations League showdown against Latvia in December.

January 31, 2024| Gianluca Lia
Kailey Willis scored for Malta against Latvia in the UEFA Women's Nations League. Chris Sant Fournier

Malta forward Kailey Willis swaps Meran Women for Venezia in Serie C

Maltese international scored in the historic 2-1 win over Latvia in the UEFA Women’s Nations League.

December 15, 2023| Gianluca Lia
Matthew Guillaumier in action for Stal Mielec.

Guillaumier’s Stal Mielec secure fifth win in Poland

Muscat's Farense stun Boavista in Portugal's top-flight

November 13, 2023| Gianluca Lia
Haley Bugeja reacting after scoring her first Inter goal. Photo: Inter

Haley Bugeja opens Inter account in Serie A victory over Pomigliano

Malta international joined the Nerazzurre during the summer transfer window

November 13, 2023| Gianluca Lia
Lord Chief Justice Igor Judge (left) sitting next to Queen Elizabeth II. File photo: AFP

Tributes paid to Malta-born former Lord Chief Justice Igor Judge

We never had anyone of his stature in the legal profession'

November 11, 2023| James Cummings
A packed hall for 'A night of Opera', a night with Maltese performers in the south of France. Photo: Didier Guillon

Maltese tenor and pianist duo perform in south of France ‘night of opera’

Alan Sciberras and Alexei Galea Cavallazi delight audience in Languedoc region

October 28, 2023| Daniela Peresso
Utter terror is depicted on the bruised face of a Maltese worker as he attempts to escape from infuriated South Johnstone sugar mill strikers. Photo: Daily Telegraph, Sydney, July 20, 1927. Courtesy of National Library of Australia

‘Animal-like parasites’ – How Maltese were treated in Australia before WWII

Photos of Maltese migrants serving in Australian military helped overcome racial prejudice

September 24, 2023| Sarah Carabott