An initiative which aims to turn Birgu into Malta’s first zero-waste city has kicked off with a study of the type of litter the town generates. The initiative, called the Zero Waste Future programme, ...

Heritage Malta has launched a new book that brings to life the people and stories of Cospicua, Vittoriosa and Senglea during the first century of the Order of St John in Malta. The book is the ...

The Vittoriosa (Birgu) local council has taken exception to comments made by priest Fr John Avellino on the social media - and picked up by The Malta Independent -with regard to its absence from a ...

Lit candles are seen during a candlelight festival in Birgu, Malta, Oct. 14, 2023. The candlelight festival was held here on Friday and Saturday. The candlelight illuminated Birgu's winding and narrow ...

People visit a museum illuminated with light of candles in Birgu, Malta, on May 10, 2025. Heritage Malta, in collaboration with the Birgu Local Council, on Saturday hosted the "Museums by Candlelight" ...

A new seabin structure was inaugurated at the Birgu marina on Thursday and ten others will be launched in different ports around Malta in a bid to clear the water from debris and microplastics. Norwex ...

The seminar Malta in the Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe took place on 29-30 October 2025 in Birgu, Malta. The seminar was co-organised by the Ministry for Culture, Lands and Local Government ...

With its treasure trove of history, vibrant creative scene and laid-back Mediterranean lifestyle, Malta’s irresistible islands attract every type of traveller. While some go for culture-packed city ...

The streets of Birgu will once again be lit by thousands of candles this weekend as the town hosts its annual Birgufest. The two-day event, taking place on Friday and Saturday, will culminate with the ...

A historical icon venerated for centuries in Birgu has been revealed to be much older than originally thought and could have been brought to Malta by the Knights of St John. Traditionally known for ...

Measuring in at just 316 square kilometers, the island nation of Malta ranks as the smallest country by area in all of the European Union—but in spite of its size, this storied archipelago is home to ...