Global scriptwriting contest puts Malta-based screen academy on Hollywood radar The Malta-based Mediterranean Screen Arts Academy is looking at Hollywood following the success of its international scriptwriting competition which attracted over 1,100 entries.The year-long competition,…
‘A testament to the human spirit’: 48-hour singathon for mental health underway Lydia Abela and Sarah Bajada were among a number of people who visited the 48-hour singing marathon underway this weekend at Esplora to…
In pictures: The evolution of music education in Malta The Johann Strauss School of Music recently celebrated its 50th anniversary, tracing its journey from its foundation in the 1970s, through its development in the late…
'Free the mountains!': Clashes at Milan protest over Winter Olympics Thousands of people marched through Milan on Saturday in protest against the Winter Olympics, with a small number setting off fireworks and clashing with police…
IMF warns Malta cannot sustain further population growth The International Monetary Fund has warned that Malta “cannot sustain further substantial population and labour force growth through immigration.”In its February country report, the IMF said that…
Activists urge Malta and PBS to boycott Eurovision over Israel’s participation Activists, artists and cultural workers renewed their call on Saturday for Malta to withdraw from the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, arguing that culture cannot…
Italy rules out joining Trump's 'Board of Peace' Italy will not take part in US President Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace”, Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said Saturday, citing “insurmountable” constitutional issues.Trump launched his “Board…
Conversion of Valletta townhouse to hotel set for approval despite objections A planning application to convert a four-storey traditional townhouse on Triq Santa Lucia in Valletta into a hotel has been recommended for approval by…
'Culture is political': Activists renew call for PBS to boycott Eurovision Activists, artists, and workers from the cultural sector gathered outside the national broadcasting authority studios on Saturday to call on the government and PBS…
IMF urges Malta to shift toward productivity-led growth as labour-driven model nears ceiling Malta’s labour-intensive economic growth model is approaching its limits, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), which is calling for a strategic…
